Arizona Fishing Reports ยท Colorado River Region
Willow Beach, below Hoover Dam in Black Canyon, has stocked rainbows and big striped bass in cold, clear water.
Looking for the latest Colorado River (Willow Beach) river report? This page is updated by the AvidMax fly shop team with live flows, current conditions, hatches and the flies working now on the Colorado River (Willow Beach).
Current flows
There is no live gauge on this stretch. Check nearby gauges on the Arizona fishing reports page.
Wind forecast
Colorado River fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
Rainbows are stocked from the nearby hatchery in season.
Streamers and small nymphs from the fishing pier and shoreline.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Willow Beach, bring: Woolly Bugger #4-8, Clouser Minnow #2-6, Kaufmann', s Scud #14-16, Zebra Midge #18-22, RS2 Emerger #18-22, JuJu Baetis #18-22, Pheasant Tail Nymph #16-20, Black Beauty #20-24, Egg #14-16.
Flies working right now
The flies above that we have in stock right now.
Colorado River details
| Access | Willow Beach marina, fishing pier and shoreline (Lake Mead National Recreation Area). |
|---|---|
| Elevation | About 650 ft |
| Nearest town | Willow Beach, Arizona |
| Best season | Fall through spring |
| Fish | Rainbow trout, striped bass |
| Regulations | An Arizona or Nevada license with the correct stamp is needed. Check the Arizona Game and Fish Department regulations before you go. An Arizona fishing license is required for anglers 10 and older. |
| Leaders and tippet | 9 ft leaders, 2X to 4X |
| Camping | Willow Beach campground |
| Kids | Yes. Pier access. |
| Good to know | Park entrance fee applies. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Trout.
Spring
Trout and stripers.
Summer
Stripers.
Fall
Trout.
How to get there
From Kingman, take US-93 north to the Willow Beach turnoff.