One of the best spots for bass is near the Las Vegas Boat Harbor because of the wastewater nutrients that dump from the Las Vegas Wash into this section of the lake. Anglers consider the Overton arm of Lake Mead one of the best areas for striped bass, whose threadfin shad schools often churn the water in their feeding frenzies. For tips on other spots, ask any park ranger or try any of the marinas, which sell licenses, bait and tackle. For more information about fishing at Lake Mead, see The Great Outdoors chapter. Colorado River Fishing is excellent along the Colorado River near Laughlin and Bullhead City.
Anglers can fill their creels with striped bass, rainbow trout, bass, catfish, bluegill and crappie.
A good spot is the cold water below Davis Dam. There's also good fishing above the dam on Lake Mohave, noted for its rainbow trout and bass. For more information see the Laughlin listing in our Daycations chapter. Local Fishing Spots Lorenzi Park 3333 W. Washington Ave. There' s a three-fish limit, and you must have a license to fish here.