Getting in An Afternoon On Lake Mohave Before Chilly Weather in Mid November 2025

Getting in An Afternoon On Lake Mohave Before Chilly Weather in Mid November 2025

Smallmouth Bass Spawn

The morning sun cast a golden glow across the placid waters of Lake Mohave as Paulette and I backed our trailer down the ramp at Katherine's Landing Marina. After spending most of our winter days exploring the shorelines and coves of this magnificent body of water, we...

Lake Mohave Smallmouth Bass Fishing Mid April 2025

Mid-April 2025 Lake Mohave Bass Fishing: An Octogenarian’s Tale

Pre Spawn Smallmouth Bass Sight Fishing March 2025

Pre Spawn Smallmouth Bass Sight Fishing March 2025

Exploring Coves on Lake Mohave March 4, 2025

An Afternoon on Lake Mohave: Capturing the Essence of Southwest Wilderness

A Christmas Memory at Lake Mohave: A Grandfather’s Tale

A Christmas Memory at Lake Mohave: A Grandfather’s Tale

Lake Mohave Beaches in December 2024

Lake Mohave Beaches in December 2024

Lake Mohave: A Desert Boater’s Paradise

Lake Mohave: A Desert Boater’s Paradise

Colorado River Heritage Trail

Tracing Nature's Beauty and Cultural Legacy Spanning across the stunning landscapes of Lake Mohave, the Colorado River Heritage Trail offers a mesmerizing journey through nature's marvels and a rich tapestry of cultural heritage. Nestled within the pristine expanse of...

Lake Mohave Over-the-Top Lookout Trail

A moderate/easy 4wd trail in the Arizona Black Mountain foothills to an interesting Lake Mohave/Bullhead City overlook. Lake Mohave is a reservoir on the Colorado River created in 1951 following the completion of Davis Dam near present-day Laughlin, Nevada, and...

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Lake Mohave Fishing Report December 2018

Lake Mohave Fishing Report December 2018

Up on Lake Mohave the striper bite is slow but there has been some action in and around the coves near the power lines. The smallmouth bass are best found on the shelves near the dam and have been running in the 3 pound range with some a bit larger. Up on the lake...

Lake Mohave Fishing Reports

Lake Mohave Fishing Report April 2018

Mohave elevation will come up for the spring. Look for the smallmouth bass to move up first followed by the largemouth. While the numbers of black bass are not as high as on Lake Mead, the quality is much better here. Try shallow points early in the spring for the...

Laughlin Nevada

Laughlin NV – Colorado River – Lake Mohave

Laughlin is 90 miles (140 km) south of Las Vegas, located in the far southern tip of Nevada. It is best known for its gaming, entertainment, and water recreation. Laughlin was named for Don Laughlin, an Owatonna, Minnesota, native who purchased the southern tip of...

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Arizona winter visitors: prepare to clean, drain and dry

PHOENIX —The Arizona Game and Fish Department reminds boaters to “clean, drain and dry” – and especially decontaminate — their watercraft and equipment before exiting waters designated as having aquatic invasive species (AIS). This reminder is especially important for...

Comorant Eat Bass

AZGFD studies cormorant impact on wildlife, fish

PHOENIX — The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) prides itself on providing ample fishing opportunities for its legions of anglers and the state’s growing populations of cormorants have taken notice. In early 2017, AZGFD began a study of the state’s two species...

Lake Mohave Fishing

Lake Mohave Fishing Report October 26, 2017

The lake level is currently 645 feet above msl. The fishing dock at Katherine’s Landing can produce some nice fish. The striper bite has returned according to reports. Near the dam lures like a Long A or a Savage Glide Swimmer are great hard baits. Down deep by the...

Lake Mohave Fishing Report

Lake Mohave Fishing Report October 2017

The lake level is currently 645 feet above msl. The fishing dock at Katherine’s Landing can produce some nice fish. The striper bite has returned according to reports. Near the dam lures like a Long A or a Savage Glide Swimmer are great hard baits. Down deep by the...

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Lake Mohave Fishing Report January 2017

The lake level is currently 639 feet above msl. At this elevation reefs and sandbars are exposed so be very careful of rocks just under the surface.  One angler reported that he had a blast with largemouth bass in the shallows and smallies attacking plastics along the...

Lake Mohave Fishing

Lake Mohave Fishing Report December 2016

The lake level is currently 636.8 feet above msl. This elevation reefs and sandbars are exposed so be very careful of rocks just under the surface.  The fishing dock at Katherine’s Landing produced some nice fish.  The catfish bite is picking up as Scott’s 9.12...

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Preparing your watercraft as boating season ends

As the Northern Arizona boating season comes to an end and many people prepare to stow their watercraft until next spring, now is the time to inspect all life jackets and safety equipment. “Before putting your boat or watercraft away for the next several months, you...

Lake Mohave Fishing Report

Lake Mohave Fishing Report July 15, 2016

The lake level is currently 644 feet above msl.  The fishing dock at Katherine’s Landing produced some nice fish.  The bluegill and largemouth bass/smallmouth bass bite has stepped up with the warm temperatures.  There are reports of a few smallmouth bass being...

Lake Mohave Fishing Report

Lake Mohave Fishing Report April 22, 2016

The lake level is currently 643.7 feet above msl. The fishing dock at Katherine’s Landing produced some nice fish. The bluegill and largemouth bass/smallmouth bass bite has dropped off with the cold weather and water temperatures. There are reports of a few...

Lake Mohave Fishing Report

Lake Mohave Fishing Report January 22, 2016

The lake level today is currently 641.4 feet above msl.  The fishing dock at Katherine’s Landing produced some nice fish.  The bluegill and largemouth bass/smallmouth bass bite has dropped off with the cold weather and water temperatures.  There are reports of a...