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Striped Bass & Hybrid Striper Fishing In Nevada

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Nevada offers excellent opportunities for striped bass fishing, particularly in its major lakes and reservoirs. The purpose of this page is to share basic information about striped bass and hybrid stripers fishing and identify popular striper waters in the state. The striped bass fishing in Nevada is mainly focused on hybrid striped bass, a crossbreed between white bass and striped bass, known for their aggressive nature and impressive size.

Striper Fishing Video

Learn the basics for catching striped bass.

Some of the major lakes and reservoirs in Nevada where anglers can target striped bass and hybrid stripers include Lake Mead, Lake Mohave, and Lake Powell. These reservoirs provide suitable conditions for the fish to thrive, offering ample space and abundant prey for them to grow to impressive sizes.

Lake Mead, located on the Colorado River, is one of the most popular destinations for striped bass fishing in the state. Anglers come from far and wide to test their skills and enjoy the thrill of catching these hard-fighting fish. Lake Mead is not only known for its striped bass but also for the hybrid stripers that offer an exciting challenge for anglers of all levels.

In Nevada, there are also state records for both striped bass and hybrid stripers. Anglers often compete to break these records, making the pursuit of these fish even more exciting. The state records are a testament to the quality of fishing available in Nevada's waters.

Overall, Nevada's striped bass and hybrid striper fisheries provide a fantastic opportunity for anglers to experience the thrill of catching these powerful and impressive fish, making it a must-visit destination for any avid angler looking for a memorable fishing adventure.

Striped Bass Fishing Lakes

Lake Mead and Lake Mohave are the top striper (and/or hybrid striper) fishing lakes in Nevada. The Colorado River below these lakes also offers striper fishing. Before the dams were built on the Colorado River, this was a natural spawning area for striped bass coming up from the Gulf of Mexico.

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Striped Bass & Wipers

Striped Bass

Stripers

Inland world record: 64 lbs 8 oz

State Record: 63 lbs 0 oz

Hybrid Striped Bass

Hybrid Striper (Wiper)

World record: 27 lbs 5 oz

State Record: 25 lbs 9 oz

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Nevada State Record Striped Bass

The state record striped bass was caught from Lake Mohave.

The state record hybrid striped bass came from Lahontan Reservoir.

Fishing for Stripers in Nevada

While stripers are native to salt water, they naturally migrate into fresh water streams to spawn. Their eggs must remain in motion in order to hatch so the fresh water rivers and streams become the ideal spawning grounds for stripers. Landlocked stripers then populate the lakes.

When fishing for stripers concentrate on the deeper waters in the lake. If you can locate schools of shad, stripers are often close by. When the baitfish are shallow over the deep water, you can catch stripers on crankbaits or by swimming spoons at appropriate depths. Check Nevada fishing reports for current striper information. And for the ultimate thrill try large topwater baits if you see any surface feeding action. When the stripers are deep, jigs and jigging spoons work well. Live and cut bait will also take striped bass when they are in medium to deeper water. Fish nearby or in the river channel if it is a defined depth change. Trolling is also an excellent way to fish for stripers. Use flashy lures in bigger sizes.

 

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