Colorado River Las Vegas Fishing Report Today

Good morning, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Colorado River Las Vegas fishing report for Wednesday, May 28th, 2025.

We're experiencing quite a shift in conditions compared to earlier this month. Water clarity has been an ongoing challenge with runoff continuing, though flows are running lower than typical for this time of year at around 2640 CFS in the Colorado system. The water tends to be browner after hot days and slightly clearer following cooler ones.

For today's fishing, you'll want to get out early as we're expecting temperatures to climb. The striper, bass, and trout bite that started strong in early May is still holding up decently. Locals have been reporting good catches using caddis patterns, blue-winged olive nymphs, and stonefly imitations. If you're targeting the bigger fish, switch to streamers on overcast periods - they've been particularly productive.

Food sources currently present in the system include blue-winged olive nymphs, emergers and adults, caddis pupae and adults, small green drake and PMD nymphs, and midges. The rainbow trout spawning season is wrapping up, but please continue to respect any remaining no-fishing zones you encounter.

For those looking to try their luck today, I recommend heading to the stretch below Glenwood Springs where fishing has been rating around 7 out of 10. Storrie Lake is another hot spot worth checking - they received a substantial stocking of rainbows earlier this month with some beauties in the 16+ inch range.

Lure selection has been critical lately. If you're nymphing, start with a heavier pattern like a Pat's Rubber Legs or weighted worm, followed by a caddis pupa. For those preferring streamers, work the banks thoroughly and don't be surprised to get strikes as you retrieve to cast again. Articulated Dundgeons and Sculpzillas have been particularly effective.

Remember those annual spawning closures at Grizzly, Canyon, Castle and Elk Creeks remain in effect until June 1st - just a few more days to go before those areas open back up.

For bait fishermen, worms have been consistently producing, especially in the deeper pools where fish are holding to escape the warmer, cloudier water.

That's your Colorado River fishing report for today, May 28th. Tight lines, everyone! This is Artificial Lure signing off until tomorrow.

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Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your Colorado River Las Vegas fishing report for Monday May 26, 2025.

First up, sunrise came at about 5:30 AM and you can expect sunset this evening around 7:40 PM, so there is plenty of daylight to wet a line. Weather is just about perfect for late May, with clear blue skies, temperatures heading into the mid-80s, and just a touch of light wind to keep things pleasant. The river flows are sitting steady at around 240 cubic feet per second, a bit higher than earlier in the month, which has really activated the bite, especially in some of the deeper water channels[4].

Let us talk about what’s biting. Rainbow trout action is still hot following the big stockings at Storrie Lake just upriver, with more than 4,000 catchable rainbows and another 450 bigger ones put in a few weeks ago. These rainbows are still lively, with anglers pulling in good numbers, especially using gold or silver spinners. If you are fishing bait, salmon eggs and bright PowerBait are the local favorites—they have been putting plenty of dinner-sized trout on stringers all week[4][2].

The stripers and bass have also been active, taking advantage of the steady flows and warming water. Stripers are hitting hard in the early mornings and evenings, especially near structure and drop-offs. Your best bet for stripers is to throw swimbaits or large jerkbaits that mimic shad. If you are after bass, soft plastics in natural or watermelon colors are working great, especially in the rocky coves and near submerged brush[4].

With the water clearing up a bit after some cooler nights, fly anglers are seeing success drifting blue winged olive nymphs, caddis emergers, and even some green drake nymphs. Streamers have produced on cloudy days, especially if you find a stretch with a little extra color in the water up by Willow Beach or below Davis Dam[1].

If you are looking for hot spots, right now you cannot go wrong checking out the tailwater below Hoover Dam for trout in the mornings, or the deeper holes around Willow Beach for stripers and the occasional big rainbow. Another solid spot is the stretch around Big Bend State Recreation Area; the current seams and eddies there have been holding both bass and trout.

To wrap it up, bring your gold and silver spinners or bright bait for trout, try swimbaits or jerkbaits for stripers, and keep some soft plastics handy for bass. With clear skies, steady flows, and plenty of daylight, today looks to be another banner day on the Colorado River in the Las Vegas stretch. Good luck out there, and tight lines[4][1].

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Good morning, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Colorado River Las Vegas fishing report for Sunday, May 25th, 2025.

The sun rose about 6:18 AM this morning and will set around 7:15 PM tonight, giving you plenty of daylight hours to get out on the water. Weather today is looking favorable with mild temperatures, perfect for a full day of fishing.

I'm excited to share that fishing conditions along the Colorado River are absolutely stellar right now! We're seeing some of the best action of the spring season. Over the past week, the trout, stripers, and bass have all been biting strong, with activity heating up considerably since mid-May.

Striper action has been particularly hot near the dam areas, with anglers reporting multiple catches using anchovies and cut bait. These fighters are providing some real excitement, especially in the early morning hours. Bass fishing has picked up significantly as well, with largemouth hitting spinnerbaits and soft plastics near structure.

For trout enthusiasts, the fishing remains productive despite the changing water conditions. The Colorado is running at about 2640 CFS below Glenwood Springs with varying clarity - typically brown after hot days but slightly better following cooler periods. Blue winged olive patterns, caddis imitations, and small green drake nymphs are all producing results. If you're fly fishing, guides are moving away from smaller patterns and switching to stonefly and caddis rigs as we head toward summer.

Hot spots to try today include the areas just below Hoover Dam for stripers, Willow Beach for a mix of trout and bass, and Lake Mohave for some excellent smallmouth action. Just remember that annual spawning closures are still in effect at several creek mouths until June 1st - you'll see the signs where fishing is off limits.

Bait recommendations: For trout, try PowerBait in chartreuse or salmon peach colors. For stripers, anchovies or chicken liver have been working wonders. Bass are hitting on watermelon-colored soft plastics and chartreuse spinnerbaits.

Lure suggestions: Medium diving crankbaits in shad patterns have been productive for stripers. For bass, try Texas-rigged worms in the morning and switch to topwater as the day heats up.

The tides aren't a factor on our section of the Colorado, but water releases from the dam can affect fishing conditions, so check the latest flow reports before heading out.

Folks, this is prime time on the Colorado River. With the excellent bite we're experiencing, don't miss your chance to get out there today. This is Artificial Lure signing off - tight lines and good luck!

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Good morning anglers, Artificial Lure here with your Colorado River fishing report for Saturday, May 24, 2025, focused on the stretch near Las Vegas.

Sunrise came in at around 5:32 AM this morning and you’ll have daylight to cast lines until sunset at about 7:36 PM. The weather today is ideal for fishing: expect clear skies, temperatures peaking near 82 degrees, and light southwest winds around 5 to 8 miles per hour. The Colorado’s water level is holding steady, with flows a bit above what we saw earlier this month—perfect for stirring up those deeper river channels and getting the fish moving[3].

The recent bite has been downright lively. Rainbow trout action is strong thanks to recent heavy stocking. Storrie Lake just northeast of town received more than 4,000 catchable rainbows on May 6 and another 450 larger models averaging 16.5 inches just after that. While those fish were stocked upstream, similar stockings in the Colorado system are keeping the bite hot around Las Vegas. Anglers have been hooking plenty of rainbows, with small spinners—especially gold or silver blades—producing best results. If you’re bait fishing, salmon eggs and brightly colored PowerBait are working wonders[3].

Striped bass are also active in the main river channels and below the spillways. The rising flows have them chasing schools of shad and smaller fish. Trolling with swimbaits, casting topwater plugs during low-light periods, and fishing live shad will all get you strikes. Largemouth and smallmouth bass are coming out of their spring spawn and starting to move back into the shallower rocks and submerged structure, hitting on soft plastics and crankbaits that imitate baitfish[2][3].

Best hot spots right now include the river bends north of Willow Beach and the areas just below Davis Dam. These sections have some deeper runs and eddies where trout and stripers are holding. Early mornings, just after sunrise, are prime time, but bite windows often reopen in the late afternoon as shadows stretch over the water[3].

With water clarity a bit off due to higher flows, stick to lures with some flash or vibration. Try Panther Martin or Rooster Tail spinners for trout, and for bass and stripers, go with white or shad-pattern swimbaits, or bright crankbaits.

To sum it up: rainbow trout are biting well, stripers are actively hunting, and bass fishing is on the upswing as we move into summer. Salmon eggs, PowerBait, gold and silver spinners, soft plastics, and shad-pattern crankbaits are all on the menu.

Tight lines and good luck out there on the Colorado!

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Good morning, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Colorado River Las Vegas fishing report for Friday, May 23rd, 2025.

The sun rose at about 5:30 AM today and will set around 7:40 PM, giving us a beautiful long day for fishing. Weather's looking mighty fine with temperatures expected to reach the mid-80s with clear skies and light winds - just perfect conditions for a day on the water!

Water levels on the Colorado have been holding steady this past week. The flow has remained similar to what we saw in mid-May, around 240 cubic-feet-per-second, which is a bit higher than we had in early May. This increased flow has been stirring up some excellent action, especially in the deeper channels.

Rainbow trout fishing continues to be excellent following those stockings we had earlier this month. Remember, Storrie Lake near Las Vegas received over 4,000 catchable-size rainbows on May 6th, plus those beautiful 450 larger rainbows averaging 16.5 inches on May 7th. These fish are still active and hitting well on small spinners, especially gold and silver patterns. For you bait fishermen, salmon eggs and PowerBait in bright colors have been very productive.

The striper bite has picked up considerably in the last few days, particularly early morning and late evening. They've been hitting topwater lures at dawn, then moving deeper as the day progresses. Try white or chartreuse crankbaits in the 10-15 foot depths during midday.

Bass fishing has been steady with some nice largemouth being caught near structure using plastic worms in dark colors. The smallmouth are hitting crawdad imitations in the rocky areas.

For catfish, try the deeper pools with chicken liver or prepared stinkbaits, especially as we move toward dusk. Some anglers reported nice 3-5 pound channel cats this past week.

Hot spots this week include the area just below Hoover Dam for trout, the coves around Lake Mead Marina for stripers, and the rocky points near Hemenway Harbor for smallmouth bass.

For you shore anglers, try the fishing pier at Boulder Beach - it's been producing some nice catches lately. Boat anglers should check out Black Canyon, where the deeper channels have been holding some monster stripers.

Overall, fishing conditions are prime right now, folks. The recent stable weather has these fish in a predictable pattern, so it's a great time to get out there. Just remember to stay hydrated in this heat!

This is Artificial Lure signing off for now. Tight lines, everyone, and I'll see you on the water!

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Good morning, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Colorado River Las Vegas fishing report for Wednesday, May 21st, 2025.

We've got another beautiful day on the water ahead of us. Starting off cool around the mid-60s this morning, but temperatures will climb to near 80 degrees by afternoon. Skies are mostly clear with gentle breezes making for perfect casting conditions. Sunrise was at 5:36 am, and sunset will be at 7:35 pm, giving you plenty of daylight to land that trophy catch.

While the Colorado River isn't tidal in our Las Vegas area, we're experiencing a gradual rise in river levels throughout the morning and into mid-day. This water movement typically pushes fish toward shorelines, coves, and current breaks—perfect ambush points for predatory species.

Striped bass action has been heating up significantly over the past week! Anglers are reporting consistent catches of stripers up to five pounds, especially during early morning and evening hours. Cut anchovies have been the bait of choice, while silver swimbaits, Jumpin' Minnows, and Kastmasters are producing well for those who prefer artificial lures. If you're targeting stripers, Community Park and the area below Davis Dam have been particularly productive.

The largemouth and smallmouth bass bite remains strong as we move deeper into spring. These fighters are holding near structure and drop-offs, with the best action coming on plastic worms, crankbaits, and spinnerbaits.

Rainbow trout fishing is excellent right now, particularly for those willing to try the nearby Storrie Lake State Park, which was stocked earlier this month with over 4,500 rainbows, including some impressive 16.5-inchers. PowerBait, small spinners, and flies are all working well.

For those looking to maximize their chances today, I'd recommend hitting the water early to take advantage of that morning striper bite. Pack a variety of lures and baits since the fish seem to be changing preferences throughout the day. Hot spots worth checking out include the area around Laughlin, Community Park, and Davis Dam.

The spring fishing pattern is in full swing, friends! Whether you're after stripers, bass, or trout, there's plenty of action to be found on our beautiful Colorado River. Remember to stay hydrated out there as temperatures climb and be sure to check your regulations before heading out.

This is Artificial Lure signing off—tight lines and good fishing to all of you!

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Artificial Lure here with your Colorado River Las Vegas fishing report for Monday, May 19th, 2025.

We had sunrise this morning right around 6:20 AM and expect sunset about 7:10 PM, giving us a solid window for a full day on the water. The weather’s just about perfect with highs reaching the mid 80s today and a gentle southwest breeze at 5 to 10 miles per hour. Water clarity is decent, especially earlier in the day before heat and wind stir things up. River flow is steady at about 2900 to 3000 cubic feet per second below Glenwood Springs, which is good news for those planning to cast a line.

The Colorado here isn’t tidal, but we do see river levels creep up through late morning and into the afternoon due to dam releases. When you see that water level rise, look for fish in current breaks, along shoreline cover, and in the deeper holes. That moving water gets stripers and bass active and on the hunt.

Fishing has been hot this past week. Stripers are in especially good numbers, many in the three to five pound range, and there’s solid action early mornings and late afternoons. Anglers are catching them on cut anchovies, silver swimbaits, Jumpin Minnows, and Kastmasters, especially when working the drop-offs and deeper runs. Community Park and the stretches just below Davis Dam have both produced consistent catches—those are your hot spots right now if stripers are the target.

Largemouth and smallmouth bass are also hitting well, with soft plastics and spinnerbaits getting the job done. For trout, keep in mind some of the upstream spawning closures through June 1st, but there are still plenty of open sections where you can find hungry rainbows, especially in the cooler, shaded runs. The annual caddis hatch is in full swing this week, so fly anglers should pack caddis dries, blue winged olives, and a few midge patterns. PMD and small green drake nymphs are also turning heads subsurface.

Best bait right now for stripers is fresh cut anchovy, but do not overlook artificial lures like silver or white swimbaits and shad imitators. For bass, stick with craw soft plastics, spinnerbaits in white or chartreuse, and try topwaters during the low light hours. Trout will key in on small natural baits, caddis or midge imitations, especially in the cooler parts of the river.

To sum it up, Community Park and below Davis Dam are your top bets this week. Stripers are biting, bass are moving shallow, and trout are getting fired up as insect hatches take off. The weather is right and the fish are ready to play—tight lines out there, and see you on the water soon[1][2].

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Good morning, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Colorado River Las Vegas fishing report for Sunday, May 18th, 2025.

The sun rose at 5:32 AM today and will set around 7:36 PM, giving us a beautiful long day for fishing. Weather's looking mighty fine with temperatures expected to reach about 82°F with clear skies and light winds from the southwest at 5-8 mph - perfect conditions for a day on the water!

Water levels on the Colorado are holding steady compared to last week. Current flow is running a bit higher than we saw in early May, similar to the 238 cubic-feet-per-second we reported on the Pecos last week. This increased flow has stirred up some good action for anglers working the river channels.

Rainbow trout fishing has been excellent following the recent stockings. Storrie Lake near Las Vegas received over 4,000 catchable-size rainbows on May 6th, plus an additional 450 larger rainbows averaging 16.5 inches on May 7th. These fish are hungry and hitting well on small spinners, especially gold and silver patterns. For bait fishermen, salmon eggs and PowerBait in bright colors have been very productive.

Largemouth bass activity is picking up nicely as we move deeper into spring. They're starting to move closer to shorelines for pre-spawn activity. Plastic worms in watermelon and pumpkin colors rigged Texas-style have been working well, especially during early morning and evening hours.

Catfish action is heating up too, particularly in the backwaters and coves. Cut bait and chicken liver have been the go-to choices, with most success coming after sunset.

For those willing to make the short drive, Lake Mead and Lake Mohave are showing good action for smallmouth bass and crappie. The smallies are hitting crayfish-pattern crankbaits and drop-shot rigs with finesse worms.

Hot spots this week include the area just below Hoover Dam, where cooler waters are holding some nice trout. The Government Wash area of Lake Mead is producing some quality largemouth. For shore anglers, the fishing pier at Hemenway Harbor has been consistently good for stripers.

Don't forget your polarized sunglasses and plenty of water - it's getting warmer out there! Also, I've noticed fish are hitting more aggressively on tackle with a bit of flash, so add some shine to whatever you're throwing.

That's your Colorado River Las Vegas fishing report for Sunday, May 18th. Until next time, keep your line tight and your hook sharp. This is Artificial Lure saying tight lines and good fishing to you all!

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Good morning, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Colorado River Las Vegas fishing report for Saturday, May 17th, 2025.

The sun rose at approximately 6:20 AM and will set around 7:10 PM today, giving you plenty of daylight hours for fishing. Weather conditions are favorable with temperatures expected to reach the mid-80s, with light breezes from the southwest at 5-10 mph.

Water conditions have stabilized somewhat since our last report. The Colorado River flow is running at approximately 2900-3000 CFS below Glenwood Springs, similar to what we saw earlier this month. Water clarity has improved following some cooler days, though you might still encounter some brown water after particularly hot afternoons.

The fishing has been excellent this past week! Stripers and bass have been biting strong, especially in the early morning and late afternoon hours. The annual caddis hatch is in full swing now, joining the blue winged olives and midges that have been present throughout spring. Some anglers have also reported seeing small green drake and PMD nymphs becoming more active.

For those targeting trout, remember that spawning closures remain in effect at Grizzly, Canyon, Castle, and Elk Creeks until June 1st. However, these are just small portions of the greater river, leaving plenty of accessible fishing spots.

Hot spots for today include the areas below Lake Mead, where striped bass have been particularly active, and the stretches near Las Vegas Wash, which has been productive for largemouth bass. Lake Mohave has also been yielding good catches for those willing to make the trip.

Lure recommendations? Caddis patterns are working extremely well right now - both dry flies and emerger patterns. For conventional gear, small spinners in silver and gold have been effective in the morning hours, while darker-colored crankbaits have been producing in the afternoon. If you're after catfish, chicken liver and prepared stink baits are your best bet.

For live bait enthusiasts, nightcrawlers and minnows remain reliable choices for multiple species. The stripers have been responding well to anchovies and cut bait.

In nearby waters, Storrie Lake was recently stocked with over 4,500 rainbow trout, including some trophy-sized fish averaging 16.5 inches. That's a great option if you're looking to mix up your fishing locations this weekend.

Remember to stay hydrated out there as temperatures climb, and as always, tight lines and good fishing!

This is Artificial Lure, signing off until tomorrow's report. See you on the water!

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Good morning, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Colorado River Las Vegas fishing report for Friday, May 16th, 2025. We're well into spring now, and I've got all the latest info to help you make the most of your day on the water.

The sun rose at 6:20 AM and will set around 7:08 PM, giving you plenty of daylight to land that big catch. Weather today is looking favorable with clear skies and temperatures reaching the low 80s, with a light breeze from the southwest around 5-10 mph - perfect fishing conditions!

Fishing activity has been strong this past week, especially for stripers and bass. The water temperature is in that sweet spot that's got the fish really active. Based on recent reports, anglers have been having great success with stripers, largemouth bass, and rainbow trout in various sections of the river.

For those targeting stripers, they've been hitting strong since mid-week. If you're after bass, they're also biting well in the shallower areas, particularly during the early morning and late afternoon hours.

Lure selection has been key to success. For stripers, try using deep-diving crankbaits or swimbaits that mimic their natural prey. Topwater lures have been working well in the early morning for bass. If you're more of a bait fisher, nightcrawlers and cut bait have been producing good results for catfish.

Rainbow trout are also available, especially in the stocked areas. Light tackle with small spinners or PowerBait has been the go-to for many successful anglers this week.

For hot spots, I highly recommend the areas around Lake Mead and Lake Mohave. The inlets have been particularly productive. Also, the section of the Colorado near the Pecos River junction has been yielding good catches of rainbow and brown trout.

One important note: Rainbow trout are currently spawning. Please be responsible and avoid fishing in the clearly marked "NO FISH ZONES" to protect our future fish populations.

For those looking to get out on the water this weekend, I suggest heading out early to capitalize on the morning bite. The fish have been most active before the heat of the day sets in.

Remember to check your licenses and limits before heading out. Water levels have been fluctuating, so be careful when wading.

That's your fishing report for today, May 16th, 2025. Get out there and enjoy the great fishing opportunities the Colorado River has to offer! This is Artificial Lure signing off until tomorrow.

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