Montana Fish Report

The traditional summer trends are holding true on Lake Mohave currently. Both the large striped bass and smallmouth bass are suspended in the deeper water. Smallmouth bass are keying in on the more finesse presentations like small plastics and jigs, while the striped bass are largely being found on big swimbaits. Smaller striped bass can be found in shallower water on smaller swimbaits. Largemouth bass have pushed up into the shallows for the summer and are feeding on bluegills. Moving baits, jigs, and plastics in the shallows are a good way to target them. Largemouth will be most active during the early morning hours and just before dusk, but can still be caught during the mid-day hours. If you’re fishing during the mid-day hours, more finesse presentations might be the way to go. Special Regulations: The limit is 20 striped bass: minimum of 20 inches, unlimited striped bass under 20 inches, and 5 trout in any combination. Striped bass may be taken by spear or spear gun from that portion of Lake Mohave between Hoover Dam and Cottonwood Landing. For species not listed, or bodies of water without special
regulations, refer to the statewide fishing regulations.