Bureau of Reclamation reservoir

Lake Mohave

Clark County, NV & Mohave County, AZ, Nevada

A long, narrow reservoir on the Colorado River behind Davis Dam, between Hoover Dam and Laughlin, managed as part of Lake Mead National Recreation Area. It is known for striped bass, black bass and cold-water trout in Black Canyon near Willow Beach.

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Red pins match the numbered boat launches below. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Current air temperature at Lake Mohave (National Weather Service) ↗

Surface area30,000 acres

Max depth120 ft

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Striped Bass●●●●○

Best April through November, early, late or at night. Troll or still-fish 40 to 100 ft with shad, anchovies or trout-pattern swimbaits.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Root wads, cattails and other cover in the coves. Fish structures sit in under 35 ft in several coves.

Smallmouth Bass●●●○○

Rocky reefs and points. Jigs and drop shots in colder months.

Rainbow Trout●●●○○

Cold water in the upper 20 miles of Black Canyon, near Willow Beach.

Channel Catfish●●●○○

Coves between Cottonwood Cove and Telephone Cove.

Boat launches

4 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

1Cottonwood Cove Launch RampMarina
NPS ramp in Nevada; marina, fuel, rentals, camping; park entrance fee appliesDirections ↗
Katherine Landing Launch RampMarina
NPS ramp near Bullhead City, AZ; largest marina on the lake, fuel, rentals, campingDirections ↗
Willow Beach Launch RampMarina
NPS ramp in Black Canyon on the Arizona side; marinaDirections ↗
More public accessPublic
See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Lake Mohave are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Nevada Department of Wildlife ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Nevada Department of Wildlife before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

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Local tips

Summer air temperatures can top 110 F; carry plenty of water.
The lake spans two states; check NDOW and AZGFD license and stamp rules before fishing from a boat.
Water levels move 15 to 20 feet; check NPS ramp status before you go.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.