Lake Mohave - Cottonwood Cove, NV


Fish Spot Details

Surface Area:26500 acres
Maximum Depth:120 ft.
Elevation:647 ft.
Fish Species: Striped Bass, Channel Catfish, Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Common Carp, Smallmouth Bass, Bluegill, Green Sunfish, Tui Chub
Lake Mohave, a linear reservoir spanning the Colorado River between Davis and Hoover Dams, is a highly diverse and productive fishery. This impoundment, characterized by clear waters and extensive canyon topography, sustains robust populations of Striped Bass (Morone saxatilis), Largemouth Bass (Micropterus salmoides), Smallmouth Bass (Micropterus dolomieu), Channel Catfish (Ictalurus punctatus), and Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss), particularly in its cooler northern reaches. The Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) and Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) jointly manage this shared resource.

Angling methodologies are highly diversified. Striped Bass are effectively pursued through trolling large artificial lures, jigging, or live bait presentations. Bass species respond to various artificial lures near rocky structures and submerged cover. Catfish are primarily targeted by bottom-fishing with natural or prepared baits. Rainbow Trout are caught near cooler water inflows utilizing PowerBait, worms, or small spinners. Optimal fishing periods are perennially available, with peak activity for warmwater predators during spring and fall. Water levels are typically stable. Access from Cottonwood Cove is comprehensive, featuring a full-service marina and boat launch facilities. Anglers are unequivocally mandated to consult current bi-state regulations concerning bag limits and any area-specific provisions, crucial for the sustained quality of this dynamic inter-state fishery.



Latest Fish Reports

Date Report Author
7-17-2025 Riviera Marina Fishing Report
Lake Mohave Fishing Update We’ve got some great news—Lake... more »
Rusty
6-19-2025 Overall fishing on Lake Mohave has been solid for stripers
This week we’ve got some great news from... more »
Rusty
6-5-2025 Striped bass are cruising the deeper water
Rainbow trout were stocked once again by the... more »
Nevada Department of Wildlife
5-2-2025 River King Fishing Report
Fish Report 5/1/25 Lake Mohave, Willow Beach, Colorado... more »
River King Tackle and Outfitters
4-22-2025 Stripers are taking anchovies and jointed rainbow trout pattern swimbaits
Stripers are taking anchovies and jointed rainbow trout... more »
Nevada Department of Wildlife


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