Colorado River Las Vegas Fishing Update May 18, 2025 Podcast Por arte de portada

Colorado River Las Vegas Fishing Update May 18, 2025

Colorado River Las Vegas Fishing Update May 18, 2025

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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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