Artificial Lure here, bringing you your Colorado River Las Vegas fishing report for Monday, November 10, 2025.

We kicked off the morning in crisp desert air, with sunrise at 6:17 AM and a steady forecast: mild temps hovering around 61°F at dawn, climbing into the mid-70s by midday under mostly clear skies. Winds are light out of the north, making for smooth water. Sunset tonight is at 4:40 PM, so plan your lines early—the bite has been picking up around sunup and again just before dusk.

Water levels on the Colorado River are a touch below normal but still flowing strong near Hoover Dam thanks to recent management releases, keeping conditions stable. No tidal swings here, but flow can change—a quick check with the Colorado River Commission’s updates will keep you dialed in.

Fishing action this week has been stellar. Anglers are reporting solid catches of **striped bass**, especially in the stretches from Willow Beach up towards the Hoover Dam tailwaters. Most stripers landed have been in the 1-3 pound range, but there are frequent runs of 5+ pound fish. **Rainbow trout** are biting strong at Willow Beach, thanks to ongoing stocking programs—plenty of folks went home with limits over the weekend.

**Largemouth bass** have started moving a bit deeper as the water cools, but patient anglers are still pulling in quality fish along rocky drop-offs and flooded coves. A handful of channel catfish came out from the deeper bends near Katherine Landing, and some ambitious carp hunters have been landing hefty fish on dough baits downriver.

Best lure options lately are:
- For stripers: **1-ounce white or chrome swimbaits** and **shad-pattern crankbaits**.
- For rainbows: **PowerBait in chartreuse or salmon egg red**, **small gold spoons**, and **inline spinners**.
- Bass are hitting **soft plastics** (green pumpkin or watermelon worms) and **deep-diving crankbaits**.
- If you want catfish, cut anchovies and chicken liver soaked overnight seem to do the trick.

As for bait, locals are staying old school—**anchovies** and **nightcrawlers** are the ticket for stripers, while **shrimp** and **corn** can drum up both trout and carp if you’re mixing it up.

Hot spots this week:
- **Willow Beach Marina**: consistent for trout and early morning stripers. Shore or boat both productive.
- **Hoover Dam Tailwaters**: Fast current, big stripers—hit it before noon.
- **Katherine Landing**: Catfish at night, bass along submerged timber during mid-day.

Kayaking to the Emerald Cave is also pulling in some bonus fish—bring a rod if you're paddling with River Dogz or similar guides.

Overall, it’s a great week to be out. Fish are active, the crowds are mellow, and the weather’s about as perfect as it gets for this stretch of November. Remember to check your license, mind water flows, and be ready for quick changes—we’re desert folks and know things move fast out here.

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