FISHING REPORT
• LAKE MEAD — Cut anchovies fished about three cranks off the bottom were just the ticket for a group of anglers who reeled in 127 striped bass while fishing outside of Gypsum Wash. They caught the fish in 55 to 60 feet of water under crappie lights. Most were in the 1- to 3-pound range. Live shad also continue to be productive.
Action along the beaches has been slow, but anglers are having some success. Near Echo Bay, fishermen have been catching stripers on anchovies, sardines and squid. Popular areas are Pumphouse and Calico bays and Anchor and Cottonwood coves.
The first trout plant of the year on the lake took place Monday.
• LAKE MOHAVE — Anglers continue to find good trout action near the Willow Beach Hatchery outflow, though fishing also has been good elsewhere following the trout plants. In the morning, trout are taking yellow PowerBait and peach-colored salmon eggs, while one angler had success with plastic worms during the afternoon.
Striper anglers have been throwing anchovies, mackerel, swimbaits and shrimp with little success. Further south, anglers have been catching stripers by trolling baits, though shore anglers also have reeled in some fish.
• LAS VEGAS URBAN PONDS — Fishing activity has picked up following the recent trout plants. The fish often can be seen rolling on the surface, but they are finicky. Small flies are about the only thing that has triggered bites.
Two anglers found success at Floyd Lamb State Park with Pheasant Tails in sizes 18 and 20 and a Hare’s Ear in size 16.
For those who are not fly-fishermen, you can fish with a fly by tying it onto a 5- or 6-foot leader below your bubble. Twitch the fly and let it pause before twitching it again. Repeat this as you retrieve the fly. Expect the fish to hit on the pause.
On Monday, trout were stocked at Floyd Lamb, Sunset and Veterans Memorial parks.
• EAGLE VALLEY RESERVOIR — Fishing is slow to fair for the few anglers making the trip to Lincoln County. Water temperature is below 40 degrees, and the fish have moved to deep water.
• ECHO CANYON RESERVOIR — Fishing pressure is light and the water level is still low, but anglers still can reel in a few trout.
• KIRCH WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA — Trout are still on the menu as unseasonably warm temperatures continue to hold the ice at bay. Conditions are just right for excellent late fall fishing.
Planter-size rainbows comprise most of the catches, but larger trout will take bait if anglers can get their offering below the planters.