Jim Ocker's
Lake Havasu Fishing
Updated report

3/21/10- We started the day trolling lures for Striper without success. So, we switched to Redear fishing and managed to catch a half dozen ranging from 1-2 lbs. and 4 Largemouth as well. About 10:00am, we decided to try some Anchovy fishing for Striper and finished the day with 9 fish from 2 1/2-5 lbs., and a trophy fish that weighed 21.3 lbs.

Silas Brannon from Emily, Minnesota

3/17/10- The Smallmouth and Largemouth Bass are very accessible. The Smallies have been starting beds but the heavy tournament pressure has slowed the spawning process. Female Largemouth Bass are moving and feeding well in water somewhat deeper than the visible males. This 8.3 pounder was blind in one eye and not as well fed as a healthy fish should be, so she’s going “on the wall”.

3/10/10- Smallmouth Bass are moving well and moving fish are catchable. Some are starting to build visible spawning beds. Redear Sunfish are also starting to become active but it is still quite early for them.

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SOME IMPORTANT LINKS

Weather conditions http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/total_forecast/index.php?wfo=vef&zone=azz002&fire=azz101&county=azc015

River conditions www.usbr.gov/lc/riverops.html

Arizona Game and Fish Department www.gf.state.az.us