SEARCHLIGHT NEVADA DISPATCH
Road conditions & public safety information — Southern Nevada & Eastern Mojave
ROAD CONDITIONS
NDOT / NHP / Clark Co.Single-lane control near MM 23. Normal conditions elsewhere.
High wind advisory. Passable — use caution with high-profile vehicles.
No reported issues. Unpaved sections dry.
Clear. Unpaved sections passable with standard clearance.
Rough surface. High-clearance vehicle recommended.
WEATHER IMPACT
NWS Las VegasIn effect until 8:00 PM PDT. Avoid washes and low-water crossings.
NWS Las Vegas
Gusts to 45 mph. Affects SR-163 corridor and open desert routes.
NWS Las Vegas
High of 108°F expected. Carry extra water. Limit outdoor exposure.
NWS Las Vegas
ACTIVE ROAD ALERTS
NWSUtility crew on roadway. Traffic control in place. Estimated clearance 4:00 PM.
Disabled vehicle on shoulder. Tow en route. No lane impact.
Watch in effect through 8:00 PM. Avoid low-water crossings and washes.
AGENCY LINKS
CLARK COUNTY FIRE
US-95 / Searchlight area
Single-family structure fire. CCFD Engine 89 responded. Scene cleared. No road impact.
Avi Kwa Ame / Spirit Mountain area
Small vegetation fire reported near Spirit Mountain trailhead. BLM and CCFD monitoring. No evacuation orders.
Searchlight, NV
Medical response. No road closures or public safety impact.
FISHING REPORTS
Lake Mohave
Stripers active near Cottonwood Cove and Katherine Landing. Best early morning with topwater lures. Water temp 84°F.
Updated: Jul 25, 2026
Lake Mohave
Bass holding deep in 20–30 ft near rocky structure. Drop shot and deep-diving crankbaits producing. Midday bite slow due to heat.
Updated: Jul 25, 2026
Lake Mohave
Catfish active at night near Cottonwood Cove launch ramp. Cut bait and chicken liver working well.
Updated: Jul 25, 2026
Colorado River (below Davis Dam)
Trout stocked Jul 22. Fishing strong near Laughlin area. PowerBait and small spinners effective. Check NDFW regulations for limits.
Updated: Jul 22, 2026
Lake Mohave
Sunfish present in shallow coves. Small jigs and worms near vegetation. Good family fishing option.
Updated: Jul 25, 2026
AVI KWA AME EVENTS
ASTRONOMY CAMPOUT with the Las Vegas Astronomical Society
6:00 PM – 9:00 AM
Walking Box Ranch, Searchlight NV
Special astronomy campout at Walking Box Ranch. Telescope viewing, dark sky observation, and overnight camping.
CURRENT EXHIBITION: For Scale — poet Vogue M. Robinson & photographer Connie Ann
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM (Saturdays)
Avi Kwa Ame Gallery @ Walking Box Ranch
Ongoing exhibition celebrating curiosity and exploration of the natural world. Open during First Saturday events.
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