With cooler weather settling in, action along the river is heating up. Anglers are catching limits of striped bass along the shoreline. Trout-pattern lures, especially jerkbaits, are proving highly effective and drawing aggressive strikes from the fish. For those who prefer natural bait, frozen anchovies remain a dependable option. Near Laughlin Lagoon, anglers are experimenting with a mix of hard and soft plastics to entice smallmouth bass.