Anglers have had success fishing out of Cottonwood Cove. Just to the south and on the On the Arizona side of the lake, largemouth bass have been hitting on just about any crayfish imitation. These bass have been hanging back in the coves in 20 to 30 feet of water. Just north of Cottonwood, anglers have been catching striped bass while throwing cut anchovies. At Willow Beach, those fishing from the shore have had success using A.C. Plugs and other trout imitations with a few stripers pushing past the 20-pound mark.