Fishermen cast lines off the dock near Hemenway Fishing Point at the Lake Mead National Recreation Area on Wednesday, March 25, 2009. (John Gurzinski/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

■ LAKE MEAD — Smallmouth bass and stripers are biting on shad, though striper action in Vegas Wash remains sluggish. A few fish were coming in on jigs and jigging spoons in 100 feet or more of water, but overall it seems the fish still are in their winter patterns. Some anglers reported catches ranging from six to 10 stripers. Black bass action has picked up slightly, and reports are that smallies are acting like they are beginning to spawn. This should mean exciting fishing is in store. The weekend will bring windy weather, so be prepared if you hit the water.

■ LAKE MOHAVE — Willow Beach still is giving up good stripers. One angler reeled in a 12-pound striped bass using anchovies while fishing from the shore north of the marina. At the south end of the lake, anchovies fooled a 7-pound striper. Smallmouth bass action has picked up and should continue to improve. Mohave offers excellent coves and cover that hold nice bass.

■ LAUGHLIN — Trout are providing anglers with the best action. Rotary Park and Davis Camp have been great family fishing spots. The water level has gone up, so be on the lookout for marshy shorelines. Rainbow, orange and yellow PowerBait has been productive. Switch up the Powerbait colors if one isn’t working. Night crawlers also are catching fish. For striped bass, try trout imitations such as the AC Plug or the Bomber Long A in yellow.

■ LAS VEGAS URBAN PONDS — Unseasonably warm temperatures are causing water temperatures to rise, and that means the season’s final trout plant will take place this week. At Floyd Lamb Park, yellow Power Eggs and an olive-colored Gold Ribbed Hare’s Ear fly pattern are catching fish. The first catfish plant tentatively is scheduled for some time in April.

■ KIRCH WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA — Though daytime temperatures remain unseasonably warm, the reservoirs remain mostly frozen. Dacey has the most open water, giving accessibility to shore anglers, but if temperatures continue to remain high, the WMA expects to see total ice-off in the next few weeks.

■ EAGLE VALLEY RESERVOIR — The reservoir remains covered with ice, but thinning sections call for extreme caution when venturing out on the ice. Seasonal runoff has created murky water conditions and a slow bite. Those who are fishing with baits are finding better action than those using lures.

■ ECHO CANYON RESERVOIR — Water levels remain high, with ice still covering much of the reservoir, but open water can be found along much of the shoreline. If daytime temperatures remain unseasonably high, ice-off should be occurring soon.