Fish Report for 7-28-2021
NDOW Southern Fishing Report
by Nevada Department of Wildlife
7-28-2021
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Aquatic vegetation along the shoreline continues to make shore fishing difficult. The best action has been found in open water near the center of the reservoir. Trout are taking PowerBait in rainbow or green with glitter. Bass are taking soft plastic worms and jigs. Crappie fishing has been sluggish.
Catfish and striped bass are the main attraction at the lake. Striper activity peaks in the early morning and again in the late afternoon. Try crankbaits and poppers in shad or bluegill patterns. Catfish are biting anchovies and worms throughout the day. Black bass anglers are experimenting with both soft and hard plastics to draw the fish out of shady pockets.
Shore anglers are seeing an increase in striper activity from the Willow Beach fishing pier. Slow retrievals of shad- or trout-pattern lures are tempting the fish. Boaters are having success upriver when trolling a variety of soft plastic and jointed swimbaits. Black bass are showing a preference for soft plastic worms and craws in brown or green. Striper boils are being reported near Katherine Landing and Davis Dam.
Anchovies are the bait of choice for striped bass anglers along the shorelines of the river. Action is being reported at the south end of Big Bend State Recreation area and just below Davis Dam. Most fish are weighing in between 2 and 5 pounds, but a few lucky anglers have landed fish in the double digits.
The morning and late afternoon hours have provided anglers with the best action. Except for Tule, each of the reservoirs continue to be productive for bass and crappie. Adams-McGill and Dacey are showing more trout action for those using spinners and flies. Aquatic vegetation around the shoreline has made shore fishing difficult.
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More Reports
Nevada Department of Wildlife Reports
for Wednesday, July 28th, 2021
Eagle Valley Reservoir: Aquatic vegetation along the shoreline continues to make shore fishing difficult
Echo Canyon Reservoir: Despite monsoonal storms, the water level remains low
Lake Mead: Catfish and striped bass are the main attraction at the lake
Lake Mohave: Striper boils are being reported near Katherine Landing and Davis Dam
Colorado River - Laughlin: Anchovies are the bait of choice for striped bass
Kirch Wildlife Management Area: The morning and late afternoon hours have provided anglers with the best action
Colorado River - Nelson: Willow Beach Fishing Report
Las Vegas Urban Ponds: Sunfish are active at the urban ponds
Nevada Department of Wildlife Reports
for Saturday, July 24th, 2021Wilson Reservoir: With surface water temperatures in the high 70’s
Wild Horse Reservoir: The outflow has dropped to around 25 cfs
South Fork Reservoir: Fishing for bass continues to be good
Ruby Lake NWR: Bass fishing is good for numbers and fair for size in the South Marsh
Jiggs Reservoir (Zunino Reservoir): The lake has very low water levels
Jakes Creek Reservoir (Boies Reservoir): The water level is still dropping as irrigation continues
Illipah Reservoir: Water levels have remained relatively stable this year
Comins Lake: With the hot weather, trout fishing is slowing down
Cold Creek Reservoir: The work on the dam is complete
Cave Lake: Cave Lake is sitting approximately 15 feet below normal water level
Angel Lake: Fishing has been good here depending upon the day
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