Nevada Fishing Lakes
Lake-by-lake species, seasonal bite, boat access, and regulations for the biggest fishing lakes in Nevada.
Lake Mead
Lake Mohave
Pyramid Lake
More Nevada lakes
Tap a lake to open its guide: species, boat launches, bait shops, and size and creel limits.
Lake MohaveClark County, NV & Mohave County, AZ · 30,000 acres
Lake Mohave
A long, narrow reservoir on the Colorado River behind Davis Dam, between Hoover Dam and Laughlin, managed as part of Lake Mead National Recreation Area. It is known for striped bass, black bass and cold-water trout in Black Canyon near Willow Beach.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Striped Bass
Best April through November, early, late or at night. Troll or still-fish 40 to 100 ft with shad, anchovies or trout-pattern swimbaits.
Largemouth Bass
Root wads, cattails and other cover in the coves. Fish structures sit in under 35 ft in several coves.
Smallmouth Bass
Rocky reefs and points. Jigs and drop shots in colder months.
Rainbow Trout
Cold water in the upper 20 miles of Black Canyon, near Willow Beach.
Channel Catfish
Coves between Cottonwood Cove and Telephone Cove.
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Cottonwood Cove Launch RampMarinaNPS ramp in Nevada; marina, fuel, rentals, camping; park entrance fee appliesDirections ↗
- Katherine Landing Launch RampMarinaNPS ramp near Bullhead City, AZ; largest marina on the lake, fuel, rentals, campingDirections ↗
- Willow Beach Launch RampMarinaNPS ramp in Black Canyon on the Arizona side; marinaDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Lake Mohave are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Nevada Department of Wildlife ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Lake Mohave ↗Local tips
- Summer air temperatures can top 110 F; carry plenty of water.
- The lake spans two states; check NDOW and AZGFD license and stamp rules before fishing from a boat.
- Water levels move 15 to 20 feet; check NPS ramp status before you go.