What special fishing regulations apply at Lake Mohave?

Lake Mohave carries 2 special-regulation overlays that override Arizona's statewide 2026 rules, covering Striped bass. One of them reads: "AZ/NV boundary reservoir — fishable on the Arizona license (Colorado River boundary-water privilege bundled in, no separate stamp); striped bass 10 / day (statewide limit); crappie 15 / day; rainbow trout 5 / day on the Colorado River-Separation-Canyon-to-CA/NV-Boundary reach incl Lake Mead + Lake Mohave (AZGFD + NDOW stocking program at Willow Beach NFH below Hoover Dam — one of country's premier cold-water tailwater rainbow + trophy striper fisheries); razorback sucker + bonytail catch-and-release-only (federally Endangered ESA — USFWS Multi-Species Conservation Program recovery population)." Every overlay on this water body is listed in full above.

Do I need a fishing license to fish Lake Mohave?

Yes. Lake Mohave is in Arizona, so a valid Arizona fishing license is required just as it is anywhere else in the state, issued by Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD). The special regulations on this page change the bag, size, slot, or gear rules for Lake Mohave; they do not waive the license requirement. Free-fishing days and youth exemptions follow the statewide Arizona rules.

Do Lake Mohave's special rules replace Arizona's statewide limits?

Only where they conflict. Arizona's statewide 2026 regulations apply on Lake Mohave by default; the overlays above replace the matching statewide rules for the species or gear they name, while everything not specifically overridden still follows the statewide rule. When a water-body rule and the statewide rule disagree, the water-body rule wins.

Which species have special rules on Lake Mohave?

Striped bass has a water-body-specific rule on Lake Mohave, each linking to its full Arizona regulations above. Species not listed here follow the statewide Arizona limits.

2026 regulation year

Lake Mohave 2026 — Arizona Fishing Regulations

Arizona statewide rules apply unless overridden below.

Last updated June 8, 2026

Lake Mohave carries 2 special-regulation overlays on top of Arizona's 2026 fishing rules — covering Striped bass. Verify the agency booklet before launching: in-season changes are not yet wired to this page.

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State-level special regulation

AZ/NV boundary reservoir — fishable on the Arizona license (Colorado River boundary-water privilege bundled in, no separate stamp); striped bass 10 / day (statewide limit); crappie 15 / day; rainbow trout 5 / day on the Colorado River-Separation-Canyon-to-CA/NV-Boundary reach incl Lake Mead + Lake Mohave (AZGFD + NDOW stocking program at Willow Beach NFH below Hoover Dam — one of country's premier cold-water tailwater rainbow + trophy striper fisheries); razorback sucker + bonytail catch-and-release-only (federally Endangered ESA — USFWS Multi-Species Conservation Program recovery population)
Source: Arizona special-water list

Per-species rules on Lake Mohave

Striped bass regulations →
10 / day (statewide limit); AZ/NV boundary reservoir fishable on the Arizona license; striped bass fall-spawning run October – December below Hoover Dam

Official source

Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) publishes the authoritative 2026 Arizona fishing regulations. Special-regulation lakes and rivers are listed in the agency booklet — always verify before fishing.

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Emergency-order channel

In-season closures, slot-limit changes, and run-count-driven harvest pauses are posted to Arizona Game and Fish Department's emergency-order feed — check it before any Arizona trip during the active season.

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Frequently asked questions

What special fishing regulations apply at Lake Mohave?: Lake Mohave carries 2 special-regulation overlays that override Arizona's statewide 2026 rules, covering Striped bass. One of them reads: "AZ/NV boundary reservoir — fishable on the Arizona license (Colorado River boundary-water privilege bundled in, no separate stamp); striped bass 10 / day (statewide limit); crappie 15 / day; rainbow trout 5 / day on the Colorado River-Separation-Canyon-to-CA/NV-Boundary reach incl Lake Mead + Lake Mohave (AZGFD + NDOW stocking program at Willow Beach NFH below Hoover Dam — one of country's premier cold-water tailwater rainbow + trophy striper fisheries); razorback sucker + bonytail catch-and-release-only (federally Endangered ESA — USFWS Multi-Species Conservation Program recovery population)." Every overlay on this water body is listed in full above.
Do I need a fishing license to fish Lake Mohave?: Yes. Lake Mohave is in Arizona, so a valid Arizona fishing license is required just as it is anywhere else in the state, issued by Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD). The special regulations on this page change the bag, size, slot, or gear rules for Lake Mohave; they do not waive the license requirement. Free-fishing days and youth exemptions follow the statewide Arizona rules.
Do Lake Mohave's special rules replace Arizona's statewide limits?: Only where they conflict. Arizona's statewide 2026 regulations apply on Lake Mohave by default; the overlays above replace the matching statewide rules for the species or gear they name, while everything not specifically overridden still follows the statewide rule. When a water-body rule and the statewide rule disagree, the water-body rule wins.
Which species have special rules on Lake Mohave?: Striped bass has a water-body-specific rule on Lake Mohave, each linking to its full Arizona regulations above. Species not listed here follow the statewide Arizona limits.

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