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Striped bass

24 in · 12 lb 3 oz

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General info

Big Sand Bar Rapids is a stream located in Clark County, Nevada, United States. It is also intersecting with Mohave County, Arizona. It is most popular for fishing Striped bass.

Location

35°55′42.4″N 114°42′28.4″W
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Fishing regulations at Big Sand Bar Rapids, NV

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Nevada can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Striped bass as of May 2nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Striped bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

10

Special gear

No size limit.

These regulations apply statewide unless Site-Specific Special Regulations apply to that body of water. Click here to see Site-Specific Special Regulations Statewide includes all state and federal refuges, parks and monuments; open areas do not include any area closed to hunting, fishing, or trapping.

Special Regulation Areas:

  • Community fishing lakes: bag limit = 4 catfish
  • Community fishing ponds: bag limit = 2 catfish
  • Bright Angel Creek: bag limit = unlimited striped bass
  • Colorado River - From Separation Canyon to Hoover Dam (including Lake Mead): bag limit = 20 striped bass 20-inches in length or larger; unlimited for striped bass under 20-inches in length.
  • Colorado River - From Hoover Dam to Davis Dam (including Lake Mohave and Willow Beach): bag limit = 20 for striped bass 20-inches in length or larger; unlimited for striped bass under 20 inches in length; striped bass may be taken by spear or spear gun from that portion of Lake Mohave between Hoover Dam and Cottonwood Landing.
  • Lake Powell: bag limit = unlimited striped bass; striped bass may be taken by spearfishing during daylight hours.
  • Lake Pleasant: bag limit = unlimited striped bass; striped bass may be taken by spear or spear gun.


Spear and spear gun fishing for striped bass is valid at Lake Powell, Lake Mead, Lake Mohave (between Hoover Dam and Cottonwood Landing) and Lake Pleasant. Daily bag limits vary between locations. See Special Regulations for more details.

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35°55′42.4″N 114°42′28.4″W
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FAQ about Big Sand Bar Rapids fishing

the Big Sand Bar Rapids is a stream located in Clark County, Nevada, United States. It is also intersecting with Mohave County, Arizona. Its coordinates are:
35°55′42.4″N 114°42′28.4″W
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