Good morning, folks. This is Artificial Lure, and I’m here to give you the lowdown on fishing the Colorado River and the Las Vegas area as of today, November 24, 2025. The sun’s coming up around 6:30 a.m. and will set just after 4:45 p.m., so you’ve got a solid window to get out there. The weather’s mild, with temps hovering in the upper 50s to low 60s, and the wind’s light, making for some calm water and good conditions for both bank and boat anglers.
Tides are minimal here on the river, but the water’s running clear and steady. The recent rains haven’t stirred up much mud, so visibility’s good. Anglers have been reporting steady action, especially for largemouth bass, striped bass, and catfish. There’s also been some trout action in the cooler pockets, and panfish are biting near the shallows.
Over the past week, the bite’s been strongest in the early morning and late afternoon. Fish are feeding aggressively, and the reports from local spots like Lake Mead and the Las Vegas Wash show that most folks are landing stripers and largemouth in the 2- to 5-pound range. Catfish are hitting the bottom, and there’s been a few trophy-sized ones pulled from the deeper holes. Panfish are schooling up near the reeds, and trout are scattered but willing to chase small spinners and flies.
For lures, stick with soft plastics, crankbaits, and topwater poppers for bass. For stripers, try swimbaits and deep-diving crankbaits. Catfish are responding to cut bait, chicken liver, and stink baits. If you’re after trout, small spinners and nymphs are working best. Panfish love live worms and small jigs.
Two hot spots to check out: Las Vegas Bay is producing some nice stripers and bass, especially near the points and drop-offs. The Las Vegas Wash is a solid bet for catfish and panfish, and there’s been some good trout action near the cooler inflows.
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