EAGLE VALLEY RESERVOIR

The water level has dropped noticeably in recent weeks. Trout fishing is slow to fair, with only a few die-hards catching limits.

Most anglers are catching only one or two fish. PowerBait has been the bait of choice among the lake's trout population. Traditional baits like worms have been ineffective.

ECHO CANYON RESERVOIR

Low water and heavy weed growth have put the breaks on fishing at this Lincoln County reservoir.

Fish will be holding in shaded, deep water where they can escape the heat.

LAKE MEAD

The Vegas Bay Arm is still giving up catfish to anglers using cut bait. Striped bass are taking lures fished in the same general area though topwater action has slowed during the past week.

Fishing along the Boulder Beach should continue to improve as the shad activity increases.

For anglers who don't mind traveling, Stewart's Point has been producing stripers and the coves south of Echo Bay have been kicking out both largemouth and smallmouth bass.

LAKE MOHAVE

Trout fishing has picked up at Willow Beach, and rainbow PowerBait has been the ticket. While much of the action has come from stocked rainbows, there have been some reports of several trout topping the two-pound mark.

Successful anglers are catching most of their fish in the early morning hours. Trout-look lures have been taking striped bass in the same general area.

One striper measured 34 inches in length and weighed in at more than 12 pounds. Lures designed to resemble trout are legal, however, using live trout for bait is against the law and can bring hefty fines and penalties.

Fishing out of Cottonwood Cove has been poor to fair for both catfish and stripers. Largemouth bass have been noticeably absent from the creel. Anglers who are catching fish have been doing so in 15 to 60 feet of water.

Green sunfish are plentiful in coves near the Cottonwood Cove Marina. They have been taking both lures and prepared bait. Sunfish are a good starter fish for kids fishing with a mealworm suspended below a bobber.

WAYNE E. KIRCH WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA

Thursday marked the opening of fishing on Dacey Reservoir and the removal of seasonal closures on the upper ends of Adams-McGill, Cold Springs and Haymeadow.

These areas are closed to trespass Feb.15 through Aug.15. That means these areas haven't been fished yet this year and could provide some good action for hungry rainbows and largemouth bass. Water levels remain good and shore anglers can take advantage of open water at Haymeadow.

Weed growth on Cold Springs has made fishing from shore a difficult proposition, but fishing is good for those who can get beyond the weeds.

URBAN PONDS

The ponds at Floyd Lamb Park have been giving up bluegills as well as largemouth bass though the surge in daytime temperatures has slowed things down.

Recently planted catfish have experienced a substantial die off, probably due to transportation related stresses, said Jon Sjoberg, supervising fisheries biologist for the Nevada Department of Wildlife.

No other species has been affected at this time. The department is investigating the situation and working with the vendor to arrange for replacement fish.