Fishing Lake Mohave

AKA: Mohave Lake

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Lake Mohave, AZ

Popular Fish Species Lake Mohave, AZ

Lake Mohave Popular Fish - Smallmouth Bass

Smallmouth Bass Fishing

Smallmouth bass are becoming a favorite of many locals at Lake Mohave, as they are taking over the top spot amongst black bass anglers. Smallies feed heavily on crawdads, so the gorging striped bass in the lake that feed on shad are not eating up their food source. Fishing for smallmouth bass is good anytime they are shallow - in spring, during high water, mornings in summer and during warmer fall afternoons. Use shallow crankbaits around rip rap, and around grass use worms, jigs, topwater and spinnerbaits. In winter, spend your time on deeper structure with small worms, jigs and spoons. Largemouth bass also reside here in good numbers.

Striped Bass Fishing

Due to their large size, striped bass are a favorite of many locals and fishing guides at Lake Mohave. They are plentiful, run in schools and can grow to bragging size. In Spring and Fall work the upper end of the lake where The Colorado River water is flowing into the lake. Look for deeper water in the river channel, as a holding place for stripers. In Summer and Winter, stripers hang out in deeper water during the day Morning often draws the stripers to much shallower water, look for them from the surface down to around the 20-foot range as they feed on shallow-running schools of bait. The lake is filled with plenty of baitfish and sunfish to to keep the fishery thriving. Being successful at fishing for stripers is a matter of locating schools of bait, and the wolf packs of stripers which are likely to be nearby. Fish finders, and forward facing sonar, are a big help in locating these roaming schools. Live bait is very effective here, and stripers can be caught year round.

Lake Mohave Popular Fish - Largemouth Bass

Largemouth Bass Fishing

Lake Mohave continues to deliver great catches of largemouth bass, as it has for several years now. Thorough fisheries management by the Arizona Game & Fish Department has maintained a quality bass fishery providing both quantity and quality for anglers. Smallmouth bass also reside here in good numbers. Recent results by locals, and bass fishing tournament participants, attest to the fact that fishing for largemouth bass has been quite rewarding lately. A significant number of larger bass also roam these waters, so there is always the potential for catching a lunker. Bass often move shallow and become fairly aggressive when they are in a feeding mood. If you find them shallow, and they seem disinterested in your presentations, try slowing down and use smaller, lighter baits. Use shallow crankbaits around rip rap. Around tulles and vegetation use worms, jigs, topwater and spinnerbaits. In deeper water, big worms, jigs and spoons are three good options. In winter, spend your time fishing Lake Mohave on deeper structure where the bass spend much of their time. Fishing for largemouth bass can range from fair to very good here, year round.

Lake Mohave Fishing Video

Fish species to fish for...

Guide to fishing for smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, rainbow trout, bluegill and striped bass at Lake Mohave in Arizona.

Lake Mohave, a 28,800-acre reservoir, is located on the Colorado River along the Arizona - Nevada border with Lake Mead to the north and Lake Havasu to the south. A nice variety of cold-water and warm-water fish species reside here offering a wide range of fishing opportunities. One of the prized catches in Lake Mohave is the striped bass, which draws anglers from far and wide. These hard-fighting fish are known for their size and thrilling battles. In addition to striped bass, the lake is also home to other species such as largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, trout, catfish, and panfish, ensuring anglers have plenty of opportunities to reel in their preferred catch.

Arizona Side

Primary access to the lake on the Arizona side is at Katherine's Landing, five miles off Arizona Highway 68. Follow the Davis Dam road for about one mile to the Katherine's Landing turnoff.

Nevada Side

From Nevada, take I-95 to Searchlight, then east on Cottonwood Cove Rd to the lake. Or, I-95 to Palm Gardens, then east on Laughlin Highway to Nevada Telephone Cove Road - following it to Telephone Cove. Note there are several side roads off Telephone Cove Road to other lake access points.

Primary fish species residing in Lake Mohave

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Bass fishing at Lake Mohave.

The water flows through this Colorado River lake so understanding current can play a role in your success. The water is often clear enough to see down 20 feet or more. The bass use depth, shade and positions out of the current as places to hold and feed. Long casts are important and the wind can certainly be your friend at is reduces the bass awareness of your presence. Jigs, spoons, worms and almost any bait that imitates baitfish or crawfish here. Topwater fishing can be excellent at times.

Other fishing in Lake Mohave

The lake is also known for its population of stripers, which are schooling fish that feed on shad. If you locate a school (often 20 feet deep or deeper), the fishing can be excellent as long as you stay with the school. Spoons and shad-imitating lures work best. Striped bass can be caught as deep as the 100-foot range - especially during summer and winter. Other species in Lake Mohave include crappie, trout, bluegill and catfish.

Lake Mohave Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

Today's Weather & Forecast

(Weather at Katherine Landing)

Fishing Boat Rentals

Katherine Landing at Lake Mohave Marina
Rentals: Pontoons, runabouts and fishing boats
928 754-3245

Willow Beach Marina
Rentals: Kayak, canoe, pontoon and fishing boat rentals
928 767-4747

Marinas

Katherine Landing at Lake Mohave Marina
2690 Katherine Spur
Bullhead City, AZ 86429
928 754-3245

Willow Beach Marina
25804 N Willow Beach
Willow Beach, AZ 86445
928 767-4747

Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Katherine Landing at Lake Mohave Marina
2690 Katherine Spur
Bullhead City, AZ 86429
Fee required to access the area. Paved ramp and parking with a dock.
928 754-3245

Princess Cove Launch Ramp
Located six miles north of Davis Dam, on the Arizona side of the lake, this launch ramp is paved, with paved parking and a dock.

Willow Beach Marina
25804 N Willow Beach
Willow Beach, AZ 86445
Paved boat launch ramp and parking with a dock.
928 767-4747