Colorado River Chain Fish Report
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Updated October 6, 2026
COLORADO RIVER
LAKE MEAD — Guide Noah Sanford (LasVegasSportfishing on YouTube) said water temperatures ranging from 77 to 79 creating an ideal environment for early fall fishing. Due to a slight drop in temperatures, bass have been found staying shallower, primarily in 10 feet or less. Anglers should focus on the 5- to 10-foot depth range before 10:00 a.m., then transition to shaded areas or grass beds as the sun rises. The fall season allows for diverse “junk fishing” tactics; target shallow bass chasing shad and bluegill with topwaters or swimbaits, while deeper smallmouth remain active for crawfish presentations with jigs and Carolina rigs.
LAKE MOHAVE/WILLOW BEACH — Striped bass have been active all over the Main Bowl and just outside of it (both ends). They are keyed in on small shad, so swimbaits under 5 inches have been best for targeting them. Lighter line has been best for this. Some smallmouth are biting early and late in the day, but the bite is only fair on the best days. The good news is, some of the biters are being ound on topwater, mainly walking baits. Striper fishing around Willow Beach has been quiet following a decent multi-week run. Trout are stocked at Willow Beach Marina every week, almost always on Thursday.
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