LAKE MEAD

Fishing has been slow of late, even for anglers participating in a recent bass tournament. Participants had only one good day of fishing during the multi-day event.

Striper fishermen are keeping an eye out for boils and the exciting top-water action that comes with them. Some boils have already been seen in the Overton Arm.

Boils occur when shad leap from the water in huge numbers as they try to escape the hungry stripers pursuing them from below. If you see a boil throw hardware or plastic baits that resemble shad.

Catfish have been taking bait in coves around the lake. Try night crawlers or stink baits for the whiskerfish. Bluegill have been active in the backs of coves just west of The Narrows. Try mealworms suspended on small hooks below a bobber.

LAKE MOHAVE

As a rule, the action for striped bass on Lake Mohave picks up in the spring. So far this year that has yet to happen, and has many anglers scratching their heads.

The number of anglers on the lake dropped as daytime temperatures increased.

WAYNE E. KIRCH WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA

Anglers looking for trout should go deep for fish that may be looking to escape the summer heat.

Shade is at a premium so look for pockets of water shaded by tules and other aquatic vegetation.

Early mornings and late afternoons into the evening hours will be most productive.

For largemouth bass work the edges of cover where the predatory fish will be looking to ambush some tasty morsel slipping along the weed beds and other structures.

EAGLE VALLEY RESERVOIR

Fishing has been fair to good for some anglers and slow to fair for others, said Pete Gill, supervisor at Spring Valley State Park where the reservoir is located.

The key to success is knowing when to fish. Early mornings before it gets too hot and late evenings after the heat begins to drop are the most productive times.

There was a pair of big fish caught during the past week, a two-pound brown trout and a largemouth bass that weighed in at nearly five pounds.

There are not supposed to be any bass in Eagle Valley. Spinners, prepared baits and worms continue to produce fish.

ECHO CANYON RESERVOIR

Trout are still biting at this Lincoln County reservoir with the best action coming in the early morning and late afternoon to early evening hours. Night crawlers and PowerBait are a good bet.

Anglers are also catching largemouth bass and even a few crappie, though crappie action has slowed during the past couple of weeks. Fish the shady side of weed beds with a small Gitzit, brown with pepper spots.URBAN PONDS

Each of the five urban ponds have been stocked with catfish during the past week. Early mornings and late afternoons are good times to try your luck.

Catfish can generally be taken on night crawlers, prepared stink baits, and even shrimp.

Fish your bait on the bottom, but don't use too much weight because that makes it difficult to tell when a fish is taking your bait.