It's not quite a record, but it’s definitely a nice catch! Our local angler, Christian Duncan, landed a 2.42-pound, 20-inch gizzard shad in the Laughlin Bay area. Typically used as bait until they grow beyond bite size, gizzard shad are abundant in our waters. Fly fishing for these fish is becoming increasingly popular, with anglers often targeting them in specific areas. Chris, however, caught this one using night crawlers. I've also heard of some anglers making meals out of these fish.

Now, back to our favorite fish—the striped bass. Anglers are landing stripers up and down the Colorado River. The casino area and Community Park are producing well, especially when it's not the weekend. Rotary Park and the Nature Center are also hot spots. Above the Davis Dam on Lake Mohave, trolling has been particularly effective for catching some of the larger stripers in our area.

For you trout anglers, rainbow trout from the Willow Beach Hatchery will be arriving in early October. If you're a first-time angler, this will be a great opportunity to land a fish. I'll have more information as we get closer to the First Fish event, which is a no-charge event. If you're over 10, you'll need a fishing license. These can be purchased online through the Game and Fish Department. For those aged 10 to 18, it's just $5 for a year-long license. There will be poles and bait available at no charge.

I hope this information is helpful, and we look forward to seeing you soon. Thanks for all your support. Now, go catch a fish!

Rusty
Riviera Marina
520 Riviera Blvd.
Bullhead City, AZ
928-763-8550