Colorado River Chain Fish Report
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Updated July 2, 2026
COLORADO RIVER
LAKE MEAD — Guide Noah Sanford says wind has been an issue, so anglers looking to fish topwater should use loud and aggressive stuff like buzzbaits and larger walking baits. Wind-blown points have been outproducing protected coves, especially points with a combo of sand, gravel and chunk rock. Heavier finesse tactics and jigs worked along the bottom is a solid option if the reaction baits aren’t working.
LAKE MOHAVE/WILLOW BEACH—According to Mike Huseman (riverkingbaitco.com), the smallmouth bass bite fell way off over the last week or so, but whatever caused that isn’t affecting the largemouth because they are still biting consistently on finesse plastics in shallow areas. Striped bass are found wherever schools of live bait can be located, and when located they can be caught on 4- to 6-inch swimbaits. Trout are stocked at Willow Beach Marina every week.
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