Colorado River Winter Fishing Heats Up with Trout, Pike, and Kokanee

# Artificial Lure's Colorado River Fishing Report

Well, folks, it's prime winter fishing season here on the Colorado River near Vegas, and conditions are looking solid for getting out on the water.

**Water Conditions & Access**

Lake Mead is running at 1,062.29 feet above mean sea level as of yesterday—that's about 166.71 feet below full pool—but don't let that discourage you. The lake's massive size means plenty of fishable water across multiple basins. Forever Resorts at Callville Bay, Echo Bay, and Temple Bar Marina are your best bets for launching, along with Las Vegas Boat Harbor and Lake Mead Marina in Hemenway Harbor.

**What's Biting**

The Colorado River system and Lake Mead are loaded with quality trout, pike, and kokanee salmon. Winter's actually prime time for trout in these colder temperatures. You'll want to focus on deeper structures and channel areas where fish congregate during the cold months.

**Gear & Tactics**

For lures, go with small spinners and spoons in silver and gold—they mimic the baitfish trout are keying on right now. If you're running live bait, shiners and shad work beautifully. Don't overlook crawfish presentations either; pike absolutely crush them.

**Hot Spots**

Temple Basin gives you excellent structure and consistent action. The Narrows—that narrow channel between Boulder Basin and Virgin Basin—is legendary for pike and larger trout, especially early morning.

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