# Lake Mead Fishing Report - December 1st, 2025

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure coming to you live from the Las Vegas fishing scene. Let me break down what's happening on the water today around Lake Mead and the Colorado River system.

We're looking at a crisp December morning here in Nevada. Sunrise hit around 6:47 AM, and we've got sunset coming in at around 4:47 PM, so make your time count out there. The moon's in a waxing crescent phase, which typically means decent bite windows through midday and evening hours.

**The Bite Report**

Here's what's been working lately around Lake Mead. We've been seeing solid stripers and smallmouth bass action in the fall transition. Crankbaits have been absolutely shining in recent conditions—they're your go-to for stripers right now. If you're working the shallows, live minnows are producing well, and finesse techniques with soft plastics have been connecting too.

The Lake Mead Marina area and Las Vegas Bay out to around 26 kilometers are your prime zones. If you're looking for something closer, Vegas Creek and Twin Lakes within just a few kilometers of the city limits are holding decent populations.

**Hot Spots to Hit**

I'd recommend heading to Boulder Harbor or Saddle Cove if you want structure and depth. Both areas consistently produce throughout the season. The Harbor Marina is your sheltered option if you want calmer conditions—those protected environments attract baitfish concentration.

**Pro Tips**

Get your gear prepped before you head out. Bring crankbaits in natural colors, stock some live minnows, and have finesse rigs ready. Water temps are cooling, so fish are more aggressive but also more selective about what they chase.

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# Colorado River, Las Vegas Fishing Report – November 30, 2025

Hey everyone, this is Artificial Lure coming to you with your Sunday morning fishing report for the Colorado River and the Las Vegas area.

We're heading into late fall conditions, and things are really starting to heat up – or should I say, cool down – for some fantastic angling opportunities. The Colorado River system is showing some solid activity right now, and if you've got the time to get out on the water today, you're in for a treat.

Let's talk what's biting. According to recent reports from the Colorado River fishing community, trophy trout and pike are seeing hot fall action right now. Late November is prime time for both species, and the cooler water temperatures have these fish feeding aggressively. You'll want to focus on deeper holes and structure where these predators are staging up.

For lures, I'm recommending you bring a solid selection of spoons – they mimic natural forage and work fantastic in these conditions. Throw in some streamer patterns if you're fly fishing, and don't sleep on crankbaits that dive down to where the bigger fish are holding. If you're a live bait angler, shiners and crawfish are your go-to offerings right now.

The lake levels across the system are running lower than we'd like – Lake Mead is sitting at 31 percent capacity and Lake Powell at 29 percent – so focus on the deeper channels and pools. You'll find concentrations of fish in these areas.

For hot spots, I'd suggest hitting the areas near the major tributary confluences where water mixing creates feeding zones. The back coves and deeper pockets are holding fish right now as they avoid the shallows in this season.

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Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure with your Colorado River Las Vegas fishing report for Saturday, November 29th.

Let me give you the breakdown on conditions out there today. We're looking at surface temps holding steady in the mid-50s, which is perfect for our stripers right now. These guys have been absolutely the main show lately, and they're feeding aggressively in these cooler temperatures.

Sun's coming up around sunrise this morning, and we've got good visibility at about 23% with a waxing crescent moon. Your best bite windows are going to be that major time from 3:10 to 5:10 in the morning—yeah, I know it's early, but trust me—and then you've got another major window from 3:34 to 5:34 in the afternoon. There are minor times scattered throughout the day too if you can't make those major windows.

Here's what's been working: stripers have been crushing shad balls, so get yourself some live shad if you can find them. Throw topwater early and late, and don't sleep on your crankbaits and swimbaits that mimic that shad profile. If you're into artificials, go with white and silver—keep it natural looking.

For hot spots, I'd recommend Lake Mead Marina area—it's about 32 kilometers from the Vegas strip and consistently productive. Also check out Las Vegas Bay, roughly 27 kilometers out. Both spots have been holding fish regularly.

The Colorado River system is still managing decent water levels, so access is solid right now. Get out there early, work those shad balls, and you've got a real shot at some quality stripers today.

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# Colorado River, Las Vegas Fishing Report - November 28, 2025

Hey there, this is Artificial Lure with your Friday morning fishing report for the Colorado River around Las Vegas.

We're looking at a solid day on the water today. It's going to be partly sunny with temps climbing to around 80 degrees, with light north winds becoming southwest this afternoon. Sunrise was around 6:45 this morning, and we're looking at sunset right around 5:15 PM, so you've got a good eight-plus hours to work with out there.

Now, let me give you the real talk about what's happening on the Colorado. The water level situation has been challenging lately—Lake Mead is sitting at about 32 percent capacity as of late November. That said, the fish are still out there and feeding. We've been seeing solid striper activity in the deeper pools, especially early morning and late afternoon when the light gets low. Largemouth bass are hanging around the structure—rock piles, submerged timber, and the deeper channels. Catfish have been cooperative too, particularly at dusk.

For lures, I'd recommend working some crankbaits in natural colors for the stripers—think shad patterns. For bass, throw some soft plastics like creature baits and worms in the morning, then switch to topwater when the sun gets higher. If you're going after catfish, skip the fancy stuff and bring some cut mackerel or chicken liver—that's your bread and butter.

Here's where I'd point you: Head out to the launch areas near Boulder Beach if you can access them—that's classic Colorado River territory with good depth and structure. If you're looking for another solid spot, check out the areas around the narrows where the river gets more confined. Current flow is better there and fish stack up.

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# Colorado River Fishing Report - November 27, 2025

Well, good morning anglers! This is Artificial Lure coming to you live from the Colorado River basin today, November 27th. Let me break down what's happening on the water right now.

We're heading into late fall conditions here around Las Vegas, and the bite's been shifting. While I don't have real-time tidal data for today specifically, the Colorado River through this region runs pretty consistent year-round, though we do see seasonal flow changes. You'll want to focus on the deep structure and areas where water temperature remains stable—that's where your trophy fish are hiding this time of year.

Speaking of what's been catching, the recent reports coming through show some solid action on the water. Anglers have been connecting with quality fish using artificial presentations, particularly **crankbaits and minnow-style baits**. Deep-diving crankbaits in shad and craw patterns have proven deadly when targeting suspended fish. If you're throwing artificials, work those 15 to 25-foot depths where the water stays cooler. Jerkbaits and finesse soft plastics on light line setups have also been producing when the bite gets touchy.

For hot spots around the Las Vegas area, I'd recommend checking out the **Willow Beach area** north of the city, where you'll find deeper pools and consistent structure. Also, the **lower Colorado near Laughlin** has been producing solid numbers for those willing to put in the time.

Weather-wise, November conditions mean you're looking at cooler morning temps warming into the afternoon—fish activity typically kicks in once things warm up mid-day.

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This is Artificial Lure bringing you the Colorado River and Las Vegas area fishing report for Wednesday, November 26, 2025.

The morning air started crisp, but it’s warming up nicely, pushing into the high 60s by midday—typical for late November, and great news for folks casting a line. According to the National Weather Service, we’re looking at clear skies and light winds throughout the day. Sunrise came in at 6:24 AM, and sunset will be close to 4:29 PM. Overall, a picture-perfect banner desert fishing day.

The water’s in good shape, even after those recent Southwestern floods. By November, the Lower Colorado basin around Lake Mead and Willow Beach is running steady, so clarity’s up and water temps are holding in the mid-50s to low 60s—ideal for active coolwater species, according to Coyote Gulch.

Fish activity today is promising. According to FishingReminder, key bite windows fall during the early morning major time between about 3:10 and 5:10 AM and again from 3:34 to 5:34 PM, with a minor midmorning window from about 11 AM until 1 PM. Today’s a waxing crescent moon, so expect fish to be most aggressive right in those bite times.

Turning to the catch: The Colorado below Hoover Dam and around Willow Beach is seeing strong striped bass activity, with fish coming up on swimbaits and anchovy chunks early and late in the day. Guides are reporting solid numbers of linesides in the 2-6 pound range, with the occasional lunker pushing 10 pounds showing up for patient anglers. Rainbow trout stocking at Willow Beach continues weekly—those fresh planters are still taking PowerBait, chartreuse spoons, and nightcrawlers, especially near the marina and the riffle below the trout cages. According to Vegas411, bluegill and channel catfish are also being hooked consistently in calmer backwaters and coves.

Urban spots like Lake Sahara and Desert Willow Lake inside Vegas city limits are producing a mixed bag of bluegill, channel catfish, and the odd largemouth. Folks using nightcrawlers, chicken liver, and small plastic grubs under floats have seen the best results, especially near dawn and right before dusk.

Best baits and lures? For stripers, a white or shad-pattern swimbait or jerkbait is your best bet on a reliable retrieval pattern. Anchovy and sardine chunks on the bottom always produce. For trout, try garlic PowerBait on a #16 treble, or a gold Kastmaster spoon worked slowly. Catfish are hitting on stink bait, shrimp, or chicken liver fished on slip rigs close to bottom structure.

A couple of hot spots worth your time:
- **Willow Beach Marina:** Early and late, for trout and stripers, especially by the trout cages.
- **Government Wash (Lake Mead):** Striped bass and catfish, best near sunrise or after sunset.
- **Lake Sahara (urban Vegas):** Steady mix of bluegill and catfish, great for easy access.

No tidal effects here, but low-light times always matter. With stable weather and water this week, action should stay good — just keep an eye on those bite windows, and move if you’re not getting strikes.

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Good morning from the banks of the Colorado River, Las Vegas anglers! Artificial Lure here with your boots-on-the-ground fishing report for November 25, 2025.

Water’s running clear and steady after recent rains barely dusted the surface, so conditions are prime right now. We aren’t dealing with much in the way of tides on this stretch, but river flows are smooth and visibility is excellent. Weatherwise, we kicked off in the mid-40s at sunrise—right around 6:23 a.m.—and it’s shaping up to climb into the upper 60s by late afternoon. Expect light winds and a gentle, warming sun; sunset will hit at 4:27 p.m.

Major fishing times today are pegged at 3:10–5:10 a.m. and 3:34–5:34 p.m., with minor activity from 10:58 a.m. to 12:58 p.m. and again 8:10–10:10 p.m., according to FishingReminder. Early and late are your best bets for that aggressive bite.

Now for the fishy happenings: Over the past week the scene’s been lit up by healthy numbers of largemouth bass, striped bass, and catfish. Most reports are showing stripers and largemouths averaging 2 to 5 pounds coming from Lake Mead, the Colorado mainstem, and key local waters. Striper schools are chasing shad balls especially tight at dawn and dusk—listen, it’s the best bite we’ve had in a couple of falls. Catfish hunters fishing the bottom are pulling up both eaters and some channel cat trophies from deeper pockets. Trout are starting to move in those colder pockets and aren’t shy about taking small spinners or nymphs. Watch for panfish schooling up in the shallows near reeds—now’s the time if you want steady action on bluegill or crappie.

As far as what’s working, stick to these proven baits and lures:
- **Bass**: Soft plastics fished slow, crankbaits around cover, and topwater poppers at sunrise.
- **Striped bass**: Swimbaits, deep-diving crankbaits, and jigging spoons near drop-offs and where you see the bait clouds moving.
- **Catfish**: Cut bait, chicken liver, and good old-fashioned stink bait.
- **Trout**: Small inline spinners, bright nymph patterns, or drifted PowerBait.
- **Panfish**: Live worms, mealworms, and small jigs.

For those after a hot spot or two, Las Vegas Bay is a sure thing for striper and largemouth action, especially if you work the points and quick drop-offs. And if it’s catfish or panfish you want, hit up Las Vegas Wash, particularly where cooler water feeds in. Word is there’s even been some sneaky good trout fishing right around those inflows.

Don’t forget, with cool, clear water and a waxing crescent moon overhead, fish are feeding hard during those major bite windows—be ready to move and match your tactics to the water clarity. Whether you’re casting for bass or soaking bait for whiskerfish, this is as good as it gets for shoulder-season angling in southern Nevada.

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Good morning, folks. This is Artificial Lure, and I’m here to give you the lowdown on fishing the Colorado River and the Las Vegas area as of today, November 24, 2025. The sun’s coming up around 6:30 a.m. and will set just after 4:45 p.m., so you’ve got a solid window to get out there. The weather’s mild, with temps hovering in the upper 50s to low 60s, and the wind’s light, making for some calm water and good conditions for both bank and boat anglers.

Tides are minimal here on the river, but the water’s running clear and steady. The recent rains haven’t stirred up much mud, so visibility’s good. Anglers have been reporting steady action, especially for largemouth bass, striped bass, and catfish. There’s also been some trout action in the cooler pockets, and panfish are biting near the shallows.

Over the past week, the bite’s been strongest in the early morning and late afternoon. Fish are feeding aggressively, and the reports from local spots like Lake Mead and the Las Vegas Wash show that most folks are landing stripers and largemouth in the 2- to 5-pound range. Catfish are hitting the bottom, and there’s been a few trophy-sized ones pulled from the deeper holes. Panfish are schooling up near the reeds, and trout are scattered but willing to chase small spinners and flies.

For lures, stick with soft plastics, crankbaits, and topwater poppers for bass. For stripers, try swimbaits and deep-diving crankbaits. Catfish are responding to cut bait, chicken liver, and stink baits. If you’re after trout, small spinners and nymphs are working best. Panfish love live worms and small jigs.

Two hot spots to check out: Las Vegas Bay is producing some nice stripers and bass, especially near the points and drop-offs. The Las Vegas Wash is a solid bet for catfish and panfish, and there’s been some good trout action near the cooler inflows.

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Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure reporting in from the banks of the Colorado River just outside Las Vegas, Friday, November 21st, 2025.

Today’s sunrise was right at 6:30 AM with golden rays lighting up the canyon walls around Willow Beach and up towards Emerald Cove. Expect the sunset to hit about 4:40 PM—so plan your late-afternoon casts accordingly. The weather’s unseasonably warm for November, with The Old Farmer’s Almanac calling for higher-than-average temps and mostly dry conditions, and locals are nodding to the fact we're seeing fewer passing showers than usual. Water levels are steady, though drought in southeast Nevada persists, so keep that in mind if you're launching from some shallows.

Fish activity is solid in these conditions. Low rainfall means clearer water and feisty gamefish. The big draw out here right now is striped bass: late fall always brings in the bigger fish chasing shad up and down the current. Several local guides are reporting multiple stripers in the 5–12 lb range caught near the powerlines and up by the coves adjacent to Willow Beach the last few mornings. Catfish—especially flatheads—are also active after dark, with one lucky angler landing a hefty 74 lb flathead near Laughlin earlier this week, a catch that turned the heads of everyone at the marina.

Largemouth bass are holding in slower pockets and deep structure as the water cools, and a couple of kayakers paddling to Emerald Cave were celebrating three solid catches yesterday, one hitting just over 4 lbs. According to TripAdvisor reviews—folks in small groups or paddling solo have had luck fishing just upstream from Emerald Cave, especially at mid-morning and dusk.

For bait and lure selection, keep it simple but smart. For stripers, local sharpies swear by large swimbaits and live shad if you can get them. Otherwise, deep-diving crankbaits and white or chartreuse bucktail jigs are performing best. Catfish are going for good old chicken liver or prepared stink bait. Largemouth bass are smashing green pumpkin or watermelon soft plastics rigged Texas style, with suspended jerkbaits also pulling bites from deeper structure.

Two consistent hot spots to keep in mind:

- **Willow Beach Marina:** The trout stocking earlier in the month still has predators hanging close. Work the main channel and shoreline riprap for striper and largemouth action, especially in the early hours.
- **Emerald Cove and up towards Black Canyon:** This stretch is producing solid mixed bags—expect stripers in deeper runs, and largemouth tucked in shallows and behind rock shelves. Kayak rentals are easy to get at Willow Beach if you don’t have your own rig.

The river’s flatwater is drawing paddlers and fishers alike, so mid-day might get crowded on weekends, but weekdays remain peaceful. If you’re new to the area, don’t miss the chance to get out and see the emerald waters—several guides shared glowing reviews about both the scenery and the fishing.

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Good morning anglers, Artificial Lure here reporting from the Las Vegas stretch of the Colorado River on Thursday, November 20th, 2025.

Sunrise cracked the horizon at 6:24 a.m. with a subtle waxy crescent moon still lingering, and we’re set for sunset around 4:35 p.m. Those hitting the water early caught a golden hue over the river—a sight that never gets old for local fishers. The sky’s mostly clear with unseasonably mild fall temps, hovering in the low 60s early then pushing into the upper 70s by midday. With a stubborn ridge of high pressure parked overhead, there’s almost no wind and just a whisper of humidity—a great comfort if you’re posting up for an all-day session. WeatherNation posted yesterday that this high pressure’s been breaking records for warmth across the region, so expect action to heat up faster than usual.

Tidal action’s minimal here, but fish are still strongly keyed to “bite windows.” FishingReminder pegged today’s major bait times at 3:10–5:10 a.m. and 3:34–5:34 p.m., with minor windows late morning and after dark. If you’re squeezing in a quick hour, work those twilight shifts—the bite switches on fast.

Now for what the river’s coughing up: According to Lake Mead Fishing Report Today, stripers are front and center. Surface temps locked in the mid-50s have kept shad balls shallow, and the striped bass are smashing topwater at first light and chasing deep-diving crankbaits by afternoon. Local chat rooms like Float N Fish with Tony V confirm smallmouth and largemouth showing strong in current breaks and rock piles, especially just south of Willow Beach.

Recent catches are solid for this time of year:
- **Striped bass:** most reports show plenty in the 2–6 lbs range, with the occasional 10+ pounder, especially around shad schools.
- **Smallmouth bass:** bites are best on rocky points and drop-offs, fish mostly 1–2 lbs but a few chunky 3–4 pounders landed in the coves.
- **Catfish:** channel cats are moving after dark, mostly 1–4 lbs, with the old timers hauling out some double-digit brutes from deeper holes.
- **Trout:** stocker rainbows are being hooked on spinners near Willow Beach and below Hoover Dam.

For lures, locals lean heavy on:
- **Topwater walking baits** and **swim jigs** before sunrise for stripers.
- **Deep-diving crankbaits** (in shad or bluegill colors) for midday stripers and smallmouth.
- **Soft plastic swimbaits** dragged on jig heads for bass—especially watermelon and green pumpkin.
- For catfish, it’s hard to beat soaked cut baits or chicken liver; after dark, stink baits do wonders.

Best natural bait right now? Live shad for stripers if you can net them, nightcrawlers for cats, and PowerBait or small gold spinners for those stocked trout.

Hot spots today:
- **Government Wash** is pumping out stripers and smallies, especially if you work the drop-offs and rocky points.
- **Willow Beach** is your ticket for trout and some very large striped bass, especially near the marina early or late.
- **Las Vegas Bay** is seeing good action for largemouth along weed edges and submerged timber.

Most fish are showing up in 10–25 feet of water, but don’t be afraid to work the shallows at dawn with topwaters—feeding windows have been quick and aggressive. Crappie and sunfish are present but less active; expect better panfish action a bit later in the season.

All in all, anglers have landed a mixed bag: dozens of stripers, a dozen or so cats, at least half a dozen bass per boat, and limits of stocker trout if you focus efforts on the willow stretch. Water clarity is decent to clear, and visibility makes finesse baits extra effective.

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Mornin’ folks, it’s Artificial Lure here with your local fishing report for the Colorado River and Las Vegas area, straight from the banks and the docks. Today’s the 19th of November, and the weather’s been a mixed bag—cooling fall temps, a bit of wind, and some shifting pressure systems that have the fish moving around more than usual. Sunrise was just before 6:30 AM, and sunset’s due around 4:45 PM, so you’ve got a short window for daylight fishing. The moon’s in its First Quarter phase, and the major bite times hit early this morning from 3:10 to 5:10 AM and again from 3:34 to 5:34 PM. The minor windows were around 10:58 AM to 12:58 PM and 8:10 to 10:10 PM. Visibility’s low at 23%, so keep that in mind if you’re sight fishing.

Tides on the Colorado River are pretty minimal this far inland, but the flow’s steady, and the water’s clear. The streamflow near the Colorado border’s running at about 542 cubic-feet-per-second, which is good for spawning brown trout. Anglers have been reporting solid action on wild brown trout, rainbow trout, and some largemouth bass, especially around the deeper holes and structure. The trout are hitting minnow-style baits and jerk-shads, while the bass are responding to deep-diving crankbaits in shad, craw, and bluegill patterns. Fluorocarbon line’s been the go-to for keeping baits down and sensitive, and light braid-to-fluorocarbon setups are working well for suspended fish.

If you’re chasing trout, try a dropshot or light-line soft plastic presentation, especially when the bite tightens up. For bass, reaction baits are still effective during short feeding windows, but slower techniques are key when the fish get picky. Adjust your weight, line size, and fall rate to match the conditions—fish are holding anywhere from 5 to 30 feet deep, and some are still roaming shallow in clearer, protected water.

A couple of hot spots to check out: Las Vegas Bay is always a solid bet, especially around the points and irregularities in the waves. Lake Mead Marina’s another good spot, with its sheltered environment attracting a wide variety of bait fish. Both spots are within easy reach of the Strip, and you’ll find plenty of action if you time it right with the major and minor bite windows.

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Artificial Lure here with your Colorado River and Las Vegas-area fishing report for Tuesday, November 18th, 2025. Sunrise splashed the shoreline at 6:23 AM this morning and we’re set for sunset at 4:33 PM, so you’re looking at a tidy window for prime action today. We’re still in a long, warm, dry fall, though it’s cooling in the evenings—expect clear skies, a crisp start in the upper 40s, topping out near 70°F by midafternoon. Winds will stay light, maybe a bit breezy closer to midday, but nothing that should mess with your casting arm.

Tidal swings and traditional tide charts aren’t much of a factor directly on Lake Mead and the main river stretch here, but FishinReminder calls out your best bite windows today as 3:10-5:10 AM and 3:34-5:34 PM for majors, and a solid midday minor 10:58 AM-12:58 PM. That overlap around dusk is always a killer time to be on the water, especially if you can catch that golden hour on a point or near deep structure.

Lake Mead and the lower Colorado are the go-tos: Lake Mead Marina and Government Wash keep popping up as hot spots. Las Vegas Bay and Boulder Harbor are seeing steady pressure but still coughing up quality fish, especially for those willing to put in the miles along the shoreline or launch out at first light. Don’t neglect Vegas Creek early if you want to stay closer to town—local reports say smaller largemouth and sunfish are active there after sunrise, perfect if you want fast action.

This past week, striper fishing on Mead has been bang-on. According to the folks at the Lake Mead, Nevada Fishing Report Today podcast, schoolie stripers are smashing anchovies and shad-imitator swimbaits near Hemenway Harbor and Boulder Basin, with some larger models caught chunking cut bait just off the bottom. Best results are coming to those vertical jigging spoons or slow-rolling a white or chartreuse paddle-tail. The biggest fish lately have come early, so don’t sleep in.

Bass anglers are doing well on smallmouths along rocky points and drop-offs, especially where the wind is pushing bait. Drop shot rigs with natural soft plastics are the local favorite—think Roboworms in morning dawn or shad colors. Ned rigs and tube baits are also producing, particularly mid-morning into the early afternoon minor window. Largemouths have been more scattered but take a look in the backs of shallow coves as the day warms up, especially if you see shad flipping.

Catfish are in tight at dusk—anywhere there’s a bit of current or rip-rap, try stink bait or cut mackerel off the bottom after dark. A few channel cats over five pounds have been reported at night near Boulder Beach.

Crappie catches have been modest but improving, found suspended over brush piles; chartreuse jigs or small minnows under a slip bobber are proven money. And don’t forget those bonus bluegill on mealworms near submerged wood, especially out at Twin Lakes and Duck Creek.

Hot lure picks for this week:
• White or chartreuse paddle-tail swimbaits for stripers
• Shad-colored jerkbaits for bass
• Drop shot rigs with morning dawn or baitfish imitations
• Ned rigs and tube baits around rocky points
• Anchovies or cut bait for stripers and cats

Remember, with the water still low at Mead and forecasts showing no letup in the drought, keep an eye out for new submerged obstacles especially near ramp areas. Water clarity is great, which means downsizing your tackle can put bonus fish in the boat.

Two hot spots to try: Government Wash for stripers at dawn and late afternoon, and Boulder Harbor for mixed bag action pretty much all day. If you want solitude, hike into Las Vegas Bay and check coves near the mouth—smallmouth will be stacked up there chasing shad.

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