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Springtime Stripers, Trout, and Bass on the Colorado River around Las Vegas
Artificial Lure here with your fresh fishing report for April 21, 2025, covering the Colorado River in and around Las Vegas, including Lake Mead and Lake Mohave.
Weather is prime for fishing today—expect clear skies and a high around 80°F, with a gentle southwest breeze at 5 to 10 mph. Sunrise was at 6:22 AM, and sunset will be at 7:06 PM, so you’ve got over 13 hours of daylight to work those lines. Water temperatures below Hoover Dam are steady at 62°F, and flows are right where we want them for spring action, sitting around 12,500 cubic feet per second. River clarity is generally good, though it can run a little brown after several hot days, especially in shallower arms or after wind pushes sediment[2][5][3].
Recent catches have been solid for striped bass, largemouth bass, rainbow trout, and channel catfish. Stripers are active early and late—anglers have reported nice limits in the 2 to 6-pound range downriver from Willow Beach and in coves near Cottonwood Cove on Lake Mohave. Rainbow trout plants have kept the action steady just below Hoover Dam, with plenty of fish in the 1 to 2-pound class coming to net. Largemouth bass are staging and feeding hard in shallow coves, with some folks pulling in fish up to 3 pounds around rocky structure and submerged brush. Catfish reports are best after sundown but a few have been caught on cut bait mid-day in deeper holes[2][4][5].
Hot baits right now for stripers are soft plastic swimbaits, one-ounce white or chartreuse jigging spoons, and live shad when you can find them. For trout, PowerBait, nightcrawlers, and small gold or silver spinners have all produced. Bass are hitting on crankbaits in shad patterns, Texas-rigged soft plastics, and spinnerbaits in white or green. Catfish can’t resist cut anchovy or chicken liver fished on the bottom; try it in deeper current breaks[2][4][5].
For fly anglers, blue winged olive nymphs, caddis pupae, and midges are all hatching. A size 16 to 20 BWO or midge pattern will get you into trout below the dam. Nymphing deep runs with caddis larvae or swinging small streamers near structure can be very productive[1][3].
A couple of hot spots to check out: The stretch just below Willow Beach is seeing consistent striper and trout action, while the coves around Cottonwood Cove and Telephone Cove are excellent for both bass and catfish. Early morning and right before sunset are your best bet for topwater bass or striper boil action[4][5].
Overall, the river is fishing well, so bring your favorite rods, a good assortment of baits, and get ready for a lively spring day on the water. Tight lines!
Weather is prime for fishing today—expect clear skies and a high around 80°F, with a gentle southwest breeze at 5 to 10 mph. Sunrise was at 6:22 AM, and sunset will be at 7:06 PM, so you’ve got over 13 hours of daylight to work those lines. Water temperatures below Hoover Dam are steady at 62°F, and flows are right where we want them for spring action, sitting around 12,500 cubic feet per second. River clarity is generally good, though it can run a little brown after several hot days, especially in shallower arms or after wind pushes sediment[2][5][3].
Recent catches have been solid for striped bass, largemouth bass, rainbow trout, and channel catfish. Stripers are active early and late—anglers have reported nice limits in the 2 to 6-pound range downriver from Willow Beach and in coves near Cottonwood Cove on Lake Mohave. Rainbow trout plants have kept the action steady just below Hoover Dam, with plenty of fish in the 1 to 2-pound class coming to net. Largemouth bass are staging and feeding hard in shallow coves, with some folks pulling in fish up to 3 pounds around rocky structure and submerged brush. Catfish reports are best after sundown but a few have been caught on cut bait mid-day in deeper holes[2][4][5].
Hot baits right now for stripers are soft plastic swimbaits, one-ounce white or chartreuse jigging spoons, and live shad when you can find them. For trout, PowerBait, nightcrawlers, and small gold or silver spinners have all produced. Bass are hitting on crankbaits in shad patterns, Texas-rigged soft plastics, and spinnerbaits in white or green. Catfish can’t resist cut anchovy or chicken liver fished on the bottom; try it in deeper current breaks[2][4][5].
For fly anglers, blue winged olive nymphs, caddis pupae, and midges are all hatching. A size 16 to 20 BWO or midge pattern will get you into trout below the dam. Nymphing deep runs with caddis larvae or swinging small streamers near structure can be very productive[1][3].
A couple of hot spots to check out: The stretch just below Willow Beach is seeing consistent striper and trout action, while the coves around Cottonwood Cove and Telephone Cove are excellent for both bass and catfish. Early morning and right before sunset are your best bet for topwater bass or striper boil action[4][5].
Overall, the river is fishing well, so bring your favorite rods, a good assortment of baits, and get ready for a lively spring day on the water. Tight lines!
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By Quiet. PleaseArtificial Lure here with your fresh fishing report for April 21, 2025, covering the Colorado River in and around Las Vegas, including Lake Mead and Lake Mohave.
Weather is prime for fishing today—expect clear skies and a high around 80°F, with a gentle southwest breeze at 5 to 10 mph. Sunrise was at 6:22 AM, and sunset will be at 7:06 PM, so you’ve got over 13 hours of daylight to work those lines. Water temperatures below Hoover Dam are steady at 62°F, and flows are right where we want them for spring action, sitting around 12,500 cubic feet per second. River clarity is generally good, though it can run a little brown after several hot days, especially in shallower arms or after wind pushes sediment[2][5][3].
Recent catches have been solid for striped bass, largemouth bass, rainbow trout, and channel catfish. Stripers are active early and late—anglers have reported nice limits in the 2 to 6-pound range downriver from Willow Beach and in coves near Cottonwood Cove on Lake Mohave. Rainbow trout plants have kept the action steady just below Hoover Dam, with plenty of fish in the 1 to 2-pound class coming to net. Largemouth bass are staging and feeding hard in shallow coves, with some folks pulling in fish up to 3 pounds around rocky structure and submerged brush. Catfish reports are best after sundown but a few have been caught on cut bait mid-day in deeper holes[2][4][5].
Hot baits right now for stripers are soft plastic swimbaits, one-ounce white or chartreuse jigging spoons, and live shad when you can find them. For trout, PowerBait, nightcrawlers, and small gold or silver spinners have all produced. Bass are hitting on crankbaits in shad patterns, Texas-rigged soft plastics, and spinnerbaits in white or green. Catfish can’t resist cut anchovy or chicken liver fished on the bottom; try it in deeper current breaks[2][4][5].
For fly anglers, blue winged olive nymphs, caddis pupae, and midges are all hatching. A size 16 to 20 BWO or midge pattern will get you into trout below the dam. Nymphing deep runs with caddis larvae or swinging small streamers near structure can be very productive[1][3].
A couple of hot spots to check out: The stretch just below Willow Beach is seeing consistent striper and trout action, while the coves around Cottonwood Cove and Telephone Cove are excellent for both bass and catfish. Early morning and right before sunset are your best bet for topwater bass or striper boil action[4][5].
Overall, the river is fishing well, so bring your favorite rods, a good assortment of baits, and get ready for a lively spring day on the water. Tight lines!
Weather is prime for fishing today—expect clear skies and a high around 80°F, with a gentle southwest breeze at 5 to 10 mph. Sunrise was at 6:22 AM, and sunset will be at 7:06 PM, so you’ve got over 13 hours of daylight to work those lines. Water temperatures below Hoover Dam are steady at 62°F, and flows are right where we want them for spring action, sitting around 12,500 cubic feet per second. River clarity is generally good, though it can run a little brown after several hot days, especially in shallower arms or after wind pushes sediment[2][5][3].
Recent catches have been solid for striped bass, largemouth bass, rainbow trout, and channel catfish. Stripers are active early and late—anglers have reported nice limits in the 2 to 6-pound range downriver from Willow Beach and in coves near Cottonwood Cove on Lake Mohave. Rainbow trout plants have kept the action steady just below Hoover Dam, with plenty of fish in the 1 to 2-pound class coming to net. Largemouth bass are staging and feeding hard in shallow coves, with some folks pulling in fish up to 3 pounds around rocky structure and submerged brush. Catfish reports are best after sundown but a few have been caught on cut bait mid-day in deeper holes[2][4][5].
Hot baits right now for stripers are soft plastic swimbaits, one-ounce white or chartreuse jigging spoons, and live shad when you can find them. For trout, PowerBait, nightcrawlers, and small gold or silver spinners have all produced. Bass are hitting on crankbaits in shad patterns, Texas-rigged soft plastics, and spinnerbaits in white or green. Catfish can’t resist cut anchovy or chicken liver fished on the bottom; try it in deeper current breaks[2][4][5].
For fly anglers, blue winged olive nymphs, caddis pupae, and midges are all hatching. A size 16 to 20 BWO or midge pattern will get you into trout below the dam. Nymphing deep runs with caddis larvae or swinging small streamers near structure can be very productive[1][3].
A couple of hot spots to check out: The stretch just below Willow Beach is seeing consistent striper and trout action, while the coves around Cottonwood Cove and Telephone Cove are excellent for both bass and catfish. Early morning and right before sunset are your best bet for topwater bass or striper boil action[4][5].
Overall, the river is fishing well, so bring your favorite rods, a good assortment of baits, and get ready for a lively spring day on the water. Tight lines!