Fishing Report, May 31
■ LAKE MEAD – When they could get a break from pestering winds and seasonal boating traffic, anglers found good fishing over the holiday weekend. Action has been good for largemouth bass and smallmouth bass. The dropping water level is exposing submerged vegetation and other structure. Striped bass have been hitting baits in the lower basin, the Overton Arm and near Temple Bar. Most stripers are in the 1½- to 2-pound range, though some fish are pushing 5 pounds. Anglers fishing the Overton Arm have been pulling in multiple species, from largemouth bass and striped bass to bluegill and catfish.
■ LAKE MOHAVE – Largemouth and smallmouth bass have provided anglers with good action. Fish are showing signs of top-water interest, but most anglers are throwing plastics and jigs. Striped bass are hitting trolled baits from Cottonwood Cove south toward Davis Dam. At Willow Beach, anglers have reeled in stripers weighing between 8 and 25 pounds. Trout imitations are catching the fish.
■ LAUGHLIN – Fishing continues to improve in the river from Davis Dam south, with the striper and catfish bite showing marked improvement. Anglers continue to catch rainbow trout from deeper holes.
■ URBAN PONDS – The recent catfish plant resulted in good fishing for whisker fish. Anglers also are finding good action for bluegill at Floyd Lamb and Veterans Memorial parks. The next catfish plant is scheduled for the third week in June; there will be no plant in July. Over limits continue to be a problem. Anglers are reminded the limit is three fish.
■ KIRCH WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA – Anglers continue to catch rainbow trout, but the action is switching over to largemouth bass. Seasonal weed growth remains minimal.
■ EAGLE VALLEY RESERVOIR – Anglers are catching stocked rainbow trout and tiger trout. Commercially prepared baits such as PowerBait, night crawlers and a variety of hardware are catching the fish. Largemouth bass action is continuing to improve, with anglers pulling fish out of the weed beds.
■ ECHO CANYON RESERVOIR – Stocked rainbows are taking PowerBait, night crawlers, flies and spinners. A combination of mini-marshmallows and night crawlers also can be effective. Small jigs fished below a bobber have been catching crappie.