Montana Fish Report
Lake Mead has been fishing well
by Arizona Game & Fish Department
8-31-2025
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Lake Mead has been fishing well. Similar to Lake Mohave, the larger striped bass and smallmouth bass are suspended out in the deeper water above the thermocline. Smallmouth are being caught mainly on finesse presentations, while striped bass anglers are reporting the most success on swimbaits. Largemouth bass are up shallow and can be caught in various ways, but efforts are best focused during the early morning and right before sundown. Channel catfish are also being caught well this time of year. Cut-up hot dogs, anchovies, chicken livers, and nightcrawlers are go-to baits. Special Regulations: The limit is 20 striped bass: minimum of 20 inches, unlimited striped bass under 20 inches, 5 trout, and 15 crappie. For species not listed, or bodies of water without special regulations, refer to the statewide fishing regulations.
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Arizona Game & Fish Department Reports
for Sunday, August 31st
Lake Havasu: New
Roosevelt Lake: Big bass caught at Roosevelt Lake tournament but not certified as a record
Kaibab Lake: The lake is very low and launching a boat is challenging
Cataract Lake: Both the County and Forest Service day use areas are open
City Reservoir: Surface temperature 69.13 F
Dogtown Lake: Fishing has been good
Santa Fe Lake: An algae bloom is present, limiting fishing success
J. D. Dam Lake: Water clarity has improved dramatically since the spring
Whitehorse Lake: The lake level is low and launching a boat is difficult
Upper & Lower Echo Lake: Anglers have been catching some nice walleye on lures and nightcrawle
Francis Short Pond: Frances Short Pond suffered a fish kill on 7/16/2025 due to low dissolved oxygen levels
Kinnikinick Lake: Kinnikinick Lake Report
Marshall Reservoir: The lake is very weedy, making fishing challenging
Oak Creek: Base flow conditions are 28.6 cfs
West Clear Creek: Recent reading of 16.7 cfs
Wet Beaver Creek : The fishing at Dead Horse continues to impress
Goldwater Lake: With water temperatures rising, the catfish bite should be the most prominent
C. C. Cragin Reservoir: C.C. Cragin Reservoir Report
Knoll Lake: Knoll Lake Report
Huffer Tank: Huffer tank is very low and likely fishless
Lake Powell: Lake Powell Fishing Report
Colorado River - Davis Dam: More good fishing to report along the Colorado
Arizona Game & Fish Department Reports
for Thursday, July 24th
Kaibab Lake: Kaibab Lake Report
Cataract Lake: Fishing has been good
City Reservoir: Cosed due to wildfire concerns
Dogtown Lake: Fishing has been good
Santa Fe Reservoir: An algae bloom is present, limiting fishing success
J. D. Dam Lake: Water clarity has improved dramatically since the spring
Whitehorse Lake: Fishing has been excellent for bass, bluegill, and channel catfish
Russel Tank: Low Water Levels
Upper & Lower Lake Mary: Upper and Lower Lake Mary Report
Francis Short Pond: Fishing has been slow due to low dissolved oxygen levels
Ashurst Lake: Ashurst Lake Report
Kinnikinick Lake: Kinnikinick Lake Report
Oak Creek: Stream flow is at base flow conditions with a recent reading of 29.8 cfs
West Clear Creek: Stream flow is above base flow (12-15 cfs) with a recent reading of 71.2 cfs
Wet Beaver Creek : Stream flow is stable with a recent reading of 6.52 cfs
Roosevelt Lake: Anglers are reporting good to excellent fishing
Bartlett Lake: The crankbait bite is good, but dropshot and Texas rigs are producing fish
Dead Horse Ranch State Park : Largemouth bass and channel catfish fishing at Deadhorse has been good
Goldwater Lake: Goldwater Lake Fishing Report
Watson Lake: The lake is producing some nice-sized channel catfish this time of year
Blue Ridge Reservoir: 19 percent full and dropping
Colorado River - Davis Dam: The Colorado River is producing well this time of year
Lake Mead: Lake Mead has historically fished well this time of year
Lake Mohave: As water temperatures rise the fish are moving to their typical summer patterns
Colorado River - Willow Beach: The fishing at Willow Beach continues to impress
Lake Pleasant: 7 lb. Bass at Lake Pleasant