# Lake Mead Fishing Report - November 28, 2025

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure with your Friday morning Lake Mead fishing report.

Water conditions are holding steady at about 32% capacity across the system as of late November. We're seeing decent activity around the major reservoir areas, particularly near the marinas at Hemenway Harbor and Cottonwood Cove where anglers have been putting in solid work lately.

For today's conditions, we're looking at typical late November weather—crisp desert mornings warming into the afternoon. You'll want to get out early, so aim for sunrise around 6:45 AM with sunset coming in around 4:45 PM. That gives you a solid window to work the shallow structure before the sun climbs too high.

The bite's been picking up with stripers and largemouths responding well to natural presentations. For bait, live shad and crawfish are your go-to options right now. If you're working artificials, medium-sized swimbaits in natural colors—whites, silvers, and blacks—are producing consistently. Crankbaits in the shallower coves are also worth throwing, particularly around Katherine Landing which has been a solid hub for both boating and fishing on Lake Mohave.

Lake Mead doesn't have traditional tidal patterns, but water release schedules from Hoover Dam do create flow changes throughout the day that affect fish movement. The afternoon releases typically see increased activity.

For hotspots today, work the Historic Railroad Trail area near Boulder City where you'll find deeper structure and decent current breaks. The Bowl of Fire on the western reaches is another solid option—it's more scenic than productive, but the volcanic rock formations hold fish, and the short access makes it worth the effort.

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# Lake Mead Fishing Report – November 27, 2025

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your Thursday morning Lake Mead report. We're heading into late fall, and conditions are shaping up nicely for stripers, bass, and trout on the lake.

Water levels continue to stabilize, which means the structure's holding solid. We've been seeing consistent action on stripers and largemouth bass despite the cooler temps. The bite's been strong across multiple species, so there's plenty of opportunity out there.

**Best Techniques & Species**

Stripers are your money fish right now. Work deep-diving crankbaits in shad and craw patterns down 20 to 25 feet, similar to what we're seeing produce over at Clear Lake. Pair those with fluorocarbon line to maintain your depth and sensitivity. If the crankbait bite slows, switch to live minnow presentations on light braid-to-fluorocarbon setups. The stripers are roaming, so forward-facing sonar will help you locate them quick.

For largemouth bass, don't sleep on jerkbaits and light line finesse techniques. Dropshot rigs with soft plastics work when the bite tightens up. Adjust your weights and fall rates based on how aggressive the fish are feeling.

**Hot Spots**

Boulder Harbor and Temple Bar remain consistent producers. Structure around the old riverbed channels holds quality fish throughout the day. Virgin Basin's been solid too for mixed action on stripers and bass.

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# Lake Mead Fishing Report - November 26, 2025

Well hey there, folks, this is Artificial Lure bringing you today's fishing report for Lake Mead. We've got some decent conditions shaping up this morning as we head into the latter part of November.

**Current Conditions & Activity**

We're looking at fall conditions here at the lake, and bass activity remains solid across multiple zones. Recent tournaments have shown a good variety of successful techniques, with anglers using both traditional live bait approaches and modern lure presentations. The Lower Colorado-Lake Mead basin is currently running at about 127% of normal snow-water equivalent, so water levels are holding steady and fishing pressure should be moderate this time of year.

**What's Working**

For lures, you'll want to focus on your typical fall selections—soft plastics, topwater presentations during early morning hours, and crankbaits are all seeing solid success. We've seen positive results with Z-Man lures and other quality soft plastics throughout the region. If you're going the live bait route, keep your standards handy. Kayak anglers especially have been finding success using lure selection strategies that account for the changing fall conditions on the lake.

**Hot Spots to Target**

I'd recommend working the deeper structure zones where the temperature drops are creating good feeding windows. The northern sections near the original river channel tend to concentrate fish this time of year, and the secondary coves along the main lake body are holding solid populations.

**Final Thoughts**

The lake is fishing well right now, folks. Get out there early, stay patient, and adjust your presentations based on what you're seeing.

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This is Artificial Lure coming to you with your Lake Mead fishing report for Tuesday, November 25th, 2025.

Sunrise was around 6:30 this morning, with sunset due at 4:28 this afternoon, giving you a decent window for getting those lines wet before the days grow much shorter. Weather’s crisp and clear—mornings have been cool, hovering just under 50 at dawn but warming up quickly into the mid-60s by midday. Little to no wind expected, so it’s prime for both shore and boat anglers. Lake levels are holding steady for this time of year, and with these calm November conditions, the fish have been active right through the daylight hours. No tidal action here, so you can focus on wind and sun position to plan your spots rather than chasing moving tides.

Local podcasts like Lake Mead, Nevada Fishing Report Today and updates from Spreaker have anglers buzzing about an exceptional run on **striped bass**—plenty of limits coming in around Boulder Basin and the sheer walls just north of Hemenway. Most of these stripers are schoolies, running 1 to 3 pounds, but a couple of 6-pounders hit the docks from deeper water by Dropoff Point yesterday. Trolling deep-diving crankbaits and using live shad have been accounting for the bulk of catches. Early risers are scoring stripers up shallow on pencil poppers or Zara Spooks before the sun gets up, then switching to silver spoons or Kastmasters as the schools go deeper mid-morning.

**Smallmouth bass** are another story—hot and hungry right now. Folks working the rocky points near Callville Bay and the coves up by Echo have reported multiple double hookups just working craw-traps or ned rigs slow and close to the rocks. Best luck’s happening in 10-25 feet, but if you find a sun-warmed boulder field, throw a green pumpkin tube or a drop shot with a 4-inch shad imitation. Some largemouth mixed in, but the real show is the hard-charging smallmouth—several pushing 3 pounds caught this week.

**Catfish bite** has been strong after dark and early in the morning around Government Wash—cut sardines or chicken livers are all you need for channel cats, and locals bringing in fish in the 5- to 8-pound class from the deeper holes close to submerged timber.

**Best baits and lures:**
- For stripers: live shad, deep-diving shad-imitating crankbaits, silver spoons, and topwater in low light.
- For smallmouth: root beer and green pumpkin tubes, ned rigs, drop shot rigs with shad or goby plastics.
- For catfish: cut baits like mackerel, sardines, or chicken liver.

**Hot spots:**
- Boulder Basin for stripers—troll contour lines from 40 to 60 feet, especially just off the points.
- Callville Bay rocky points, particularly at first light, for smallmouth action on plastics.
- Government Wash after dark for catfish, near where the creek feeds in.

If you’re new to the area, don’t forget that Lake Mead is notorious for sudden wind gusts and hidden drop-offs. Hydrate, wear a life vest, and keep an eye on the weather—according to North40 and Unearth the Voyage, safety is key, especially as cool mornings can trick you into underpreparing for dehydration.

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Mornin’ folks, it’s Artificial Lure here with your Lake Mead fishing report for November 24, 2025. The sun’s just peekin’ over the mountains, and we’re lookin’ at a crisp 48 degrees this morning, headin’ up to a high of 67 by afternoon. Sunrise was at 6:42 AM, and sunset’s comin’ in at 4:52 PM, so you’ve got a solid window to get out there. Winds are light, mostly from the west at 5-10 mph, and the water’s calm—perfect for floatin’ or shore fishing.

Lake Mead’s water levels are steady, but there’s no tidal action to speak of out here in the desert. The fish are feedin’ steady, especially as the temps drop a bit overnight. Anglers at Willow Beach, just downriver, are still pullin’ in some nice stripers and smallmouth bass. Last week, they had a few stripers over 10 pounds, and the smallmouth are runnin’ 2-4 pounds, with some real bruisers mixed in. The striper bite’s been best early and late, right around dawn and dusk, when they’re chasin’ shad near the surface.

For bait, live shad’s always a winner, but if you’re goin’ artificial, try a 3-inch white or silver swimbait, or a 1/2-ounce white or chartreuse jig. For smallmouth, a 3/8-ounce green pumpkin or brown tube jig with a curly tail works great, especially around rocky points and drop-offs. If you’re after catfish, cut bait or stink bait’s your best bet—try anchovies or chicken liver, and fish it near the bottom in deeper holes.

Hot spots? Willow Beach is still hot, especially the main channel and the points near the old bootlegger tunnels. The coves around Callville Bay are also producin’ some nice stripers, and the rocky ledges near Temple Bar are holdin’ smallmouth. If you’re floatin’, try the stretch between Boulder Beach and the Hoover Dam—there’s always action when the shad are runnin’.

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Artificial Lure here with your local Lake Mead fishing report for Friday, November 21, 2025. It’s a cool, crisp late fall morning on the desert reservoir—sunrise came at 6:22 AM, with sunset due at 4:35 PM—leaving us with shorter days and some hungry fish starting to school up. Weatherwise, thanks to recent November rain and a bout of warmer temps across southern Nevada, the lake level is up slightly, a change from the steady drops we’ve seen. Expect today’s high near the mid-60s, with a light breeze from the southwest. With no tides on Lake Mead—it’s a freshwater reservoir, after all—pay attention to winds and water temps: they’re hovering in the upper 50s to low 60s right now, putting fish in a transitional mood.

Striped bass are still headlining, and anglers are finding good numbers along the Boulder Basin, specifically between Hemenway Harbor and the mouths of Las Vegas and Callville Bays. Jigging with silver spoons and casting swimbaits in shad colors are drawing the most aggressive fish. Those chasing boils at first light are cashing in, though the frenzy dies off fast after the sun gets up. Reports coming into local tackle shops—like Bass Pro and Angler’s Edge—say several boats limited out this week with stripers averaging 2 to 4 pounds, and at least three fish pushing the double digits. Live shad—even dead-stick presentations—are the top bait when you can net ‘em, but cut anchovy is catching steady numbers too when live bait is scarce.

Black bass action—both largemouth and smallmouth—is solid if you work structure and go finesse. With cooling water, try Ned rigs, 3" tubes in green pumpkin, or slowly dragged drop-shots with Roboworms. The deeper rocky points outside Echo Bay and Temple Bar have produced smallies up to 3 pounds. Largemouth are a bit less consistent, but the brushy coves back in Overton Arm are still holding decent fish on Texas-rigged plastics and slowly worked spinnerbaits.

Catfish are surprisingly active for this time of year. Night anglers on submerged flats near Stewart’s Point and Government Wash report picking up channels with chicken livers and cut baits. Most are slot-sized, but a few bruisers pushing 10 pounds hit the cleaning stations earlier this week, especially on warm evenings.

On the crappie front, it’s a pick bite, but fishing vertical around submerged brush in deeper pockets up the Overton Arm or Gregg Basin with live minnows or white jigs has put a few slabs on stringers.

Best bite windows today are right at dawn for stripers, and mid-afternoon for bass as the sun warms the rocks. Water clarity is good, running 12-15 feet. The shad are balling up thick, so match your lures accordingly—anything in shad or chrome patterns is money right now.

Hot spots to hit:
• Hemenway Harbor—Troll early for stripers, watch for birds on bait.
• Echo Bay—Finesse smallmouth off the rocky ledges.
• Government Wash—Reliable for catfish and the odd walleye at dusk.
• Temple Bar—Largemouth in the submerged brush and occasional quality crappie.

Be sure to practice catch and release, especially with bass—Ninety percent of us are doing it, according to Major League Fishing, and it helps keep the bite going all year.

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Good morning from beautiful Lake Mead, Nevada—this is Artificial Lure with your boots-on-the-ground fishing report for Thursday, November 20th, 2025.

We’re coming off a brisk desert night; temps at dawn started in the mid-40s, expected to rise to about 67 degrees by late afternoon. Skies are mostly clear, with light breezes starting out of the northeast. According to Weather Underground, sunrise hit at 6:17 AM and we’re looking at sunset around 4:36 PM, so you’ve got solid daylight for your run-and-gun striper search.

No tides on the freshwater, but water level is noticeably low—Coyote Gulch notes lake conditions are “beyond awful” as far as reservoir capacity, but that’s only pushed the bait and fish tighter to the remaining structure and drop-offs.

Striper action is staying strong, as reported by the Lake Mead Nevada Fishing Report Today podcast. Early birds using topwater poppers and swimbaits landed several healthy stripers along Boulder Beach first light. Cast parallel to rocky shores and around shad schools—the key is to mimic the smaller bait. Anglers checked in with handfuls of stripers in the 2-4 pound range, with one solid 9-pounder caught near Government Wash on a white paddle-tail.

Daylight hours have seen a nice uptick in smallmouth bass feeding—the kind of window we look forward to every fall. Pods of smallies are schooling up, especially off points near Echo Bay and around the old relics in Callville Bay. Ned rigs in green pumpkin and smoke, along with shad-imitating jerkbaits, brought over a dozen smallmouth to the boat this week, and a couple even nudged the 3-lb mark.

Night-slingers have been quietly connecting with chunky channel cats in coves east of Hemenway. Cut anchovies and stink baits on Carolina rigs are the ticket after dark—one group checked in with a stringer of cats, biggest going a little over 7 pounds.

If you’re after a mixed bag, anglers deploying live shad or using the Mystery Tackle Box Bass Pro Fishing Kit from North 40 Outfitters have reported steady action and noted the kits include 5-6 hard baits and plastics perfect for cycling bites throughout the day.

Best lures right now:
- White or chrome topwater poppers (stripers at dawn)
- Paddle-tail swimbaits in shad colors
- Deep-diving crankbaits in natural patterns
- Ned rigs and drop shot for smallmouth (green pumpkin, baby bass)
- Cut anchovies or chicken liver for catfish

Hot spots:
- Boulder Beach for stripers—work those points at first light
- Echo Bay for smallies, try the underwater structure north of the marina
- Government Wash for a consistent mix—don't be afraid to hit those submerged humps
- Hemenway Harbor coves after sunset for catfish

Safety tip: Lake conditions are lower than normal, so those hidden rocks and sandbars are closer to the surface—take it slow, especially in the coves.

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Lake Mead anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your Wednesday, November 19, 2025, morning fishing report.

Weather’s starting out cool today, typical late fall in southern Nevada. We’ve got clear skies, with a light northwest breeze picking up by late morning. Temps are running from the low 50s at dawn and will push into the mid-60s by midday. Humidity’s pretty low, so bring some chapstick and layer up early. Sunrise hit at 6:22 AM and sunset will be at 4:36 PM—plenty of fishing daylight, but shadows are getting longer[Weather Channel].

For tidal info: Lake Mead ain’t tidal, since it’s a reservoir, but water levels are holding steady after summer’s drops. Launch ramps are open at Boulder Harbor and Hemenway, but keep an eye out for those rocky flats on the southern arms. The Coyote Gulch blog reported on Nov 9 that the lake’s level is stable by season norms, no closure alerts and access is solid for November 2025.

The bite has definitely picked up with this week’s high pressure, especially for striped bass and largemouth. Early risers got the best action, with stripers stacking up near drop-offs and chasing shad. Jigs and jerkbaits in silver or white have been hot; locals at WesternBass.com report 2-5 pound stripers landed around Kingman Wash and the narrows this week, with occasional double-digit fish showing near the dam before noon.

Best lures are deep-diving crankbaits—try the 6XD or similar in shad and craw patterns. Swimbaits are working, especially around roving striper schools mid-lake. Jerkbaits with natural shad color are also doing damage in open water drifts. If you’re after largemouth or smallmouth, finesse plastics on a dropshot or Carolina rig around submerged brush and structure have pulled in good numbers. Switch to soft jerk-shads when the sun gets high and fish slide deeper. Recent catches have been solid: locals have pulled 3-4 pound smallmouth off rocky points east of Stewarts Bay.

Live shad and anchovies are still a favorite for the bait guys, especially for stripers. If you fish from shore, chunk bait off Boulder Beach or Echo Bay is dependable—just set your drag loose, those stripers run hard.

Numbers are up this week: several boats reported a dozen or more stripers per outing, with some boats landing thirty-plus keepers over two days, most in the 2-5 lb range. Smallmouth and largemouth reports are also strong, mostly between 1-3 lbs, but there’s rumors of bigger ones coming up from deeper rock piles.

Hot spots right now:
- **Kingman Wash**: Stripers early and late; shore and boat.
- **Stewarts Point**: Smallmouth action on tube jigs and Ned rigs; try 15-30 feet deep.
- **Boulder Harbor (southern cove edges)**: Largemouth and some crappie stacking up around flooded brush.

Fall foliage is sparing in the desert, but water clarity’s great and the shorelines are quiet, perfect for some peaceful casts. The best window for fish bites this week has been mid-morning to early afternoon, especially as the water warms.

Gear tip: Go light on line for finesse and upsize to 12-14 lb fluoro on crankbaits. If you’re trolling for stripers, stick with deep diver plugs and keep them bouncing bottom in 30-40 foot water.

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# Lake Mead Fishing Report - November 18, 2025

Well folks, this is Artificial Lure, and welcome to your Lake Mead fishing update. We're looking at a solid day on the water here in November, and I've got some good intel to share with you locals.

This morning we had our sunrise right around 6:13 AM, so if you're heading out early, you've still got plenty of daylight ahead. The stripers are biting strong right now as we head into late fall, and that's your money fish. Smallmouth bass are heating up too, which is fantastic news. If you're the patient type, catfish are absolutely going off after dark, so plan yourself an evening session if you can swing it.

Here's what's working: for the stripers, throw some white swimbaits or blade baits along the deeper structure. The smallmouth are responding well to crankbaits and soft plastics in natural colors. For those catfish at night, fresh cut bait—mackerel or shad—is your ticket to success.

I'd recommend focusing on the main basin areas where the water depth transitions quickly. The back coves are holding some quality fish right now, especially if you can find some rocky structure. Get out there early to mid-morning before the wind picks up.

Make sure you've got all your gear before you leave the dock. Nothing worse than getting out there and realizing you forgot something important.

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Artificial Lure coming to you with your Lake Mead fishing report for Monday, November 17, 2025. We’re counting on another classic late-fall desert morning—air temps at launch sitting in the upper 40s, climbing into the mid-60s by midafternoon, with winds staying just light enough to keep those late-season whitecaps at bay. Sky’s mostly clear, and you can expect that golden desert sunrise at 6:19 a.m., with sunset rolling in at 4:37 p.m.

Lake Mead doesn’t experience true tides, but with river negotiations and long-term drought still impacting the Colorado, the lake level is lower than average. That’s pushed a lot of bait and gamefish off the flats and around the new edges and rock piles—makes for some solid fishing but also keep an eye out for snags and shallow runs.

According to the Colorado River Las Vegas Fishing Report, stripers have been the main show. Surface temps are steady in the mid-50s, and the shad balls are super concentrated, drawing the predators in tight. Striper action has been hot, especially from dawn to about 10 a.m. and again just before sunset. Anglers are reporting limits by noon if they’re working the channel edges or main lake points—Boulder Basin down to Government Wash is giving up plenty of two- to four-pound fish, with a lucky few hooking up on big ones tipping seven pounds when they stay on moving schools and follow the diving birds.

For bait, can’t beat chunked anchovy or cut shad tight-lined off rocky points or drifted in the boils. Prefer casting? White or chrome jigging spoons in the one- to two-ounce class dropped vertical into deep marks are dynamite, and don’t sleep on big topwater walkers like the Zara Spook or the Sammy 115 at first light along the bluffs—if you catch a school pushing shad to the top, it gets wild.

Smallmouth and largemouth bass action is solid, too. Look for smallies on deep, rocky points near Temple Bar and Hemenway—those finesse baits like Ned rigs in green pumpkin or watermelon are money. Bigger largemouth are holding shallow just after sunrise in the brushy coves, hitting deep-diving crankbaits in shad or craw colors and soft plastic creature baits pitched to cover. A few decent three- to four-pounders have hit the deck this week, so patience pays.

If you want something different, catfish are still poking around after dark—try chunk baits near Las Vegas Wash or shallow, sandy coves. There are rare reports of walleye caught slow-trolling nightcrawler rigs on gravel bars, so it might be worth a shot if you like to experiment.

Hot spots for this week:
- The humps and flats outside of Hemenway Harbor, where striper schools are feeding aggressively at first and last light.
- The coves north of Echo Bay, especially along the windblown points, giving up mixed bags of smallmouth, largemouth, and the odd bonus striper.

Safety heads-up: with dropping water levels, new hazards are popping up all over—watch those channel markers and be wary of submerged rock piles, especially if you’re running unfamiliar water. Fish are concentrated but scattered, so move often and follow the birds to find the hot bite. Action definitely slows down in the afternoons, so stack your effort around sunrise and sunset for the best shot.

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Artificial Lure here with your Lake Mead fishing report for Sunday, November 16, 2025. We’re waking up to crisp late-fall weather—temps at launch time in the upper 40s, hitting the low 60s by midday, with clear skies and light breezes making conditions excellent for both boaters and shore anglers. Sunrise hit at 6:24 a.m., and expect sunset around 4:34 p.m. The barometric pressure’s steady and the moon is a thin waxing crescent—perfect for a productive mid-November outing.

Lake Mead doesn’t have much tidal fluctuation, but falling water levels have concentrated fish around structure and drop-offs. According to today’s Colorado River Las Vegas Fishing Report, stripers are running strong on cut bait, especially early in the channel edges and main lake points. Water clarity is high, surface temps are around the mid-50s, and shad are schooling thick, keeping gamefish hot on their heels.

This week’s anglers have found the best action right at first light and the last hour before sunset. The striper bite is heavy from Boulder Basin to the narrows at Government Wash—numerous reports of boats limiting out by noon when they stick close to active shad schools. Most stripers landed have been running 2 to 4 pounds, though there’s talk of a few breaking the 7-pound mark if you’re willing to chase moving birds and stay mobile.

Smallmouth and largemouth are active as well, holding on deep rocky points near Temple Bar and Hemenway—finesse tactics have been filling the creel. Ned rigs in green pumpkin and watermelon have been the go-to for smallmouth, while deep-diving crankbaits in shad or crawdad patterns are picking off bass around submerged brush piles and sharp ledges. Largemouths are mostly coming from shallow coves right after sunup, with a few decent 3- to 4-pounders caught on soft plastic creature baits.

For those targeting stripers, cut anchovy and cut shad are unbeatable—tight-line them off points or drift them through boils for fast limits. If you’d rather cast lures, white or chrome jigging spoons (1-2 oz) are deadly when worked vertically over deep schools, and topwater walkers like Zara Spooks or Sammy 115s are drawing surface strikes at dawn near rock walls.

Catfish are still an option after dark—try chunk baits near the mouth of Las Vegas Wash or shallow, sandy coves. Walleye showings are rare but possible if you fish gravel bars with slow-trolled nightcrawler rigs on bottom bouncers.

Hot spots you don’t want to miss today:
- The humps and flats outside of Hemenway Harbor for stripers early and again right before dusk.
- The coves north of Echo Bay for mixed bags of bass and the occasional bonus striper, especially along windblown points.

With the cooler water and dropping levels, safety is key—mind the new rock piles and stay aware of channel markers. The bite drops off in the afternoons, so stack your effort on the front and back end of daylight.

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Artificial Lure here with your Lake Mead fishing report for Saturday, November 15, 2025. Early risers were greeted by a cold desert dawn, with sunrise coming at 6:17 AM and sunset expected around 4:41 PM. Temperatures started brisk in the 40s and should warm up to the high 60s by afternoon—clear skies and light winds make for ideal casting, though expect a bit of chill on the water this morning. With the lake continuing its seasonal cooling, fish have been cruising noticeably closer to shore according to Nevada Fish Reports.

Lake Mead’s levels remain historically low, but that hasn’t stopped the action. Reliable reports from local anglers and recent YouTube updates confirm that striper and largemouth bass bites are still holding strong, with more activity noted during dawn and dusk. Stripers have been schooling out near Hemenway Harbor and the mouth of Boulder Basin, with several boats reporting limits caught using live anchovies and artificial shad swimbaits. Largemouth are targeting rocky points and submerged brush near Echo Bay, responding best to slow-rolled spinnerbaits and Carolina-rigged soft plastics. Bassmaster lore still rings true—crankbaits and Carolina rigs are Lake Mead standbys, especially now while bass are off their summer haunts and pushing shallow, as reminisced by local legend Byron Velvick in his accounts of successful 1990s tournaments.

The lake “flipped” last week, dispersing fish throughout the water column and making bank fishing a real option. Willow Beach is seeing continued consistent patterns, with trout getting stocked and a few chunky rainbows caught on yellow and orange PowerBait, especially around the cooler inlets. Nevada Fish Reports mentions the fish are especially active following these weather systems, so don’t be afraid to switch up presentations until you dial in what’s working.

For those targeting catfish, cut baits and chicken liver are producing in the coves after sundown. September’s threadfin shad hatch was excellent, and predator fish are locked in on baitfish imitations. If you’re running crankbaits, stick with shad patterns. Paddle-tail plastics in white or chartreuse have been drawing the most strikes, especially in stained water near Government Wash.

Recent catch reports say stripers are averaging 1-3 pounds with the occasional double-digit hanging out deeper, while largemouth are mostly hitting that 1-2 pound range—some bigger girls have been coming out early and late along rocky ledges.

If you’re heading out, my top spots today are:

- **Hemenway Harbor**: Consistent striper boils at first light.
- **Echo Bay**: Largemouth and smallmouth mixed among the rocky points and submerged brush.
- **Willow Beach**: Stocked rainbow trout, especially rewarding for families and newbies.
- **Government Wash**: Good mixed-bag potential, especially for shore anglers.

Bait shops around the lake are stocked with live anchovies, and tackle shops report crankbaits and soft plastics moving off the shelves. Don’t forget to check water conditions and keep safety in mind—the drawdown has exposed new hazards.

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Artificial Lure here with your Lake Mead fishing report for Friday, November 14th, 2025. The cool November air greeted anglers this morning under crystal-clear skies—temperatures started in the low 50s at first light, warming into the upper 60s by midday, with barely a whisper of wind, making for prime fishing conditions. According to local forecasts, you can expect sunrise right around 6:20 a.m. and sunset at 4:39 p.m., leaving a tight but productive fishing window.

Tidal influence isn’t a factor on Lake Mead, being a desert reservoir, but water levels remain low due to ongoing drought and management drawdowns, so approach the shorelines and coves with caution—shallows change fast this time of year. Despite these low levels, reports from Nevada Fish Reports say fishing has been “fair to good,” with fish feeding actively as the water continues to cool.

Let’s talk action. The striped bass bite is the main event—stripers have moved in closer to the marina lights and are cruising shallow rock points early and late in the day. The best recent action is coming on trolled swimbaits and live shad, with most stripers running 2 to 5 pounds but a few double-digit fish reported, especially after dark near Boulder Beach and the Hemenway launch. Boaters drifting anchovies or jigging spoons off deep main-lake points are getting steady strikes, especially just after sunrise and as the shadows stretch late in the afternoon.

Smallmouth bass have been heating up across the rocky points and submerged brush—YouTube angler reports and guides agree that a light breeze and a jerkbait or Ned rig will get the job done. The best colors have been natural shad, green pumpkin, and smoke with silver flake. Focus on drop-offs near Government Wash and the mouth of Las Vegas Bay. The finesse bite with drop-shot rigs and small plastics is also pulling plenty of numbers out of 15–25 feet.

Catfish are thick after dark; still plenty of channels and a few big blue cats taking cut baits, chicken livers, and shrimp around the backs of coves and especially below the Hoover Dam outflow. Locals suggest soaking your baits in scent and dropping them deep—some anglers are hauling in cats over 10 pounds. And don’t overlook crappie—they’re starting to school tight over submerged brush in Echo Bay and Overton Arm for anglers working small jigs or live minnows under floats.

Hot spots worth your time right now:
- Boulder Basin: stripers early on the troll or with topwater walkers right at dawn.
- Government Wash: mixed bag of smallies and largemouth hugging the rocky shelves, especially mid-morning once the sun hits the rocks.
- Echo Bay: best for those after crappie and the occasional bonus walleye on live minnows.

Best lures and bait this week:
- For stripers: white or chrome Rat-L-Traps, bucktail jigs with chartreuse trailer, trolled umbrella rigs, and chunked anchovy.
- For bass: suspending jerkbaits in natural patterns, Ned rigs, small swimbaits, and dropshots fished slow between the rocks.
- For catfish: cut anchovy, mackerel, chicken liver, or shrimp.
- For panfish: 1/16 oz. marabou jigs in white or chartreuse, and live minnows.

Angler reports from Nevada Fish Reports and the Lake Mead Daily Podcast say the overall catch rate is up and fish are scattered throughout the water column—mobility and adapting to recent weather shifts are key. The water clarity is excellent, so lighter line and subtle presentations can really make the difference, especially for bass and wary stripers.

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Artificial Lure here with your fresh Lake Mead fishing report for Thursday, November 13th, 2025.

We woke up to crystal clear skies and mild temps after yesterday’s cold snap. It’s about mid-50s this morning, with only a whisper of wind from the west. The lake is sitting a bit low—reports from Coyote Gulch say Lake Mead’s at about 31% capacity, so expect exposed structure and some narrowing in creek arms. Sunrise hit at 6:23 am and sunset is heading for 4:45 pm, so plan your topwater action in the low light windows.

As for the bite: it’s on the slow side right now. Fishbox’s forecast pins things at a “poor” 31% activity score, but don’t let that keep you off the water. Fish tend to hole up deep when the days shorten and the nights get cold, but patient anglers have been picking off decent numbers at drop-offs and along submerged points.

Striped bass are still king here—folks reported schools busting shad early near Boulder Basin yesterday. Most catches are running 1–3 pounds but there’s always a few ten-pounders lurking down deep. Catfish are steady, especially in muddy coves overnight, and largemouth bass are sluggish but catchable around rocky ledges as the sun warms things mid-morning.

Best baits? With shad moving deep for warmth, go with cut shad, anchovies, or nightcrawlers for stripers and cats. For artificial action, tie on a deep-diving crankbait, swim jig, or spoons with a hint of silver and blue. Cast Again Tackle’s premium jigs are a local secret for bass when worked slow along transitions from shallow flats to deeper channels. When the wind picks up—or if you like an old-school approach—a noisy topwater plug tossed at dawn near the narrows is worth a shot.

Hot spots today:
- Boulder Basin, especially where the river channel breaks into shallower shelves.
- The Temple Bar area, which sees less pressure and has good submerged timber and hard-bottom transitions.
- Vegas Wash for catfish, especially after dusk.
- The mouth of Government Wash for mixed schools of stripers and black bass.

Major League Fishing reminded us to register for this year’s Bass Fishing League circuit, but even if you’re not competing, keep an eye out for pre-tournament scouting anglers this weekend—those folks know where the action is and can point you to crowded (and productive) spots.

Remember: water levels are low, so keep tight to the channel and watch for submerged hazards near shore. The fish might be scattered, but with patience, persistence, and the right lure, Lake Mead will provide.

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Artificial Lure here with your Lake Mead fishing report for November 11, 2025.

The desert woke up chilly this morning—air temps hovered in the low 50s at dawn, but we’re headed for a mild, sunny day peaking in the mid-70s by afternoon, classic late-fall weather for southern Nevada. Winds are light, barely rustling the mesquite along the shorelines. Expect clear skies, which means sunlight will reach deep water all day. According to FishingReminder, sunrise hit at 6:17 AM and sunset rolls in at 4:38 PM, giving anglers a nice, full stretch to work with. The major bite windows light up around first light and just before dusk, so planning around those times gives you a real shot at action while the fish are moving up to feed.

Lake Mead isn’t tidal, but the weather is always your best “tide clock”—look for calm stretches and cooler water temperatures to push bass and stripers into shallow coves and creek mouths, especially early or late. Daytime warmth is keeping water temps in the low-60s, just about prime for the fall transition.

Let’s talk fish: Striper fishing remains steady. Reports this week around Government Wash and Boulder Harbor suggest anglers are landing 2- to 5-pounders with occasional double-digit stripers schooling up in open water. Over at Las Vegas Bay, a few boats worked boils at dawn to put 10-15 fish in the box before breakfast. Bald eagles weren’t the only ones chasing shad this morning!

Largemouth bass are getting more active as the days keep cooling. Local reports from Pitch Fork Cove and Lower Gypsum Wash have bass up shallow—think 2 to 8 feet—keying in on baitfish along gravel points and inside flooded brush. You’ll want to slow down presentations: Ned rigs and drop-shot rigs with Z-Man GrubZ or TRD CrawZ are scoring consistent bites. According to Discount Tackle reviews, those ElaZtech baits are sticky for bass this time of year and stand up to heavy hits. For covering water, the Megabass S-Crank 1.5 or a medium-diving crankbait in natural “shad” colors has been especially productive, particularly when fish are schooling on flats near the mouths of coves.

Catfish remain steady on cut bait—chicken liver or nightcrawlers fished in 20-30 feet at the bottom of the wash arms, especially after dusk.

If you’re new to the lake or want to play the odds, two hot spots are shining right now:
- **Government Wash**: Stripers blitzing near the points at sunrise; toss topwater walk-the-dog baits or cast swimbaits toward chasing fish.
- **Boulder Harbor**: Mid-morning action on both stripers and largemouth. Work the edges of submerged brush with soft plastic craws or moderate diving crankbaits.

If you’re fishing from shore, Las Vegas Bay and Gypsum Wash are producing, especially around dusk.

Before you hit the water, make sure to have your Nevada fishing license and check for any area closures. National Parks Traveler reminds all anglers that park rangers are increasing lake patrols, so keep things tidy and follow the posted guidelines.

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Lake Mead woke to a chilly November morning today. Locals headed out after a sunrise at 6:23 am, and with sunset at 4:39 pm, there’s only a modest window for productive fishing. The weather’s been on the cool side—mid-50s early, warming to low 70s by afternoon—clear skies, with just a slight breeze rustling the coves. No tide swings here, just the slow drawdown that’s been the story all fall as the Bureau of Reclamation pulls water downstream.

Lake activity has picked up since last week. According to local chatter near Lake Mead Marina, striped bass remain the headline catch, with anglers picking up decent numbers on cut anchovies and shad imitations. The big schools aren’t as deep or scattered as mid-summer, and most fish are in the three- to five-pound range. One boat reported landing over a dozen stripers yesterday before 11 am, but most action was done by noon. The major bite times today fall around early morning—dawn to 9 am—so folks getting out before sunrise are seeing the best returns. Some late fall catfish are coming to the net too, mainly on chicken liver and stinkbait after sunset.

Largemouth and smallmouth bass are still in the mix. Catches aren’t as consistent as the stripers, but if you slow down your presentation and target rocky points or submerged brush, you’ll find a few hungry fish. Best recent bass catches came from Boulder Basin and Las Vegas Bay, with a handful of two- to three-pounders taken on soft plastic jerkbaits and Ned rigs in shad colors. Reports from FishingReminder recommend working the edges of marinas or finding deeper water off the points for more consistent bites.

Most successful baits this week are those that mimic local forage—think shad- and silver-pattern swimbaits or soft jerk minnows (like a Zoom Super Fluke in green or white). Anchovies are still king for stripers, but anglers working artificials are scoring with suspending jerkbaits as water temps cool. For bass, it’s hard to beat a pearl-colored soft jerkbait or a simple shad-colored Ned rig; go light and let the lure flutter naturally. Catfish are hitting on stinkbait at night and chicken liver near the bottom in the coves.

Hot spots to try today:
- **Las Vegas Bay:** Solid action for largemouth and stripers early, especially if you fish close to the drop-offs before the sun gets high.
- **Boulder Beach:** Consistent for smaller stripers, and occasional catfish once the sun dips. Try casting right off the old launch ramp for a shot at mixed bags.
- **Lake Mead Marina:** Sheltered water draws in bait and bigger predators. Fish the outer docks with a jighead and shad swimbait.

Remember, Lake Mead is still busy with boat patrols and increased rangers on the water, so double-check limits and pay attention to regulations. The drawdown’s exposed new structure, so use your electronics to locate those unexpected rocky edges and submerged brush piles. Get out early, fish slow, and take advantage of these crisp, still mornings.

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Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your Lake Mead fishing report for Sunday, November 9, 2025. The sun jumped above the ridge at 6:18 a.m., warming up the chill as surface temps started near the upper 50s. Expect a high today around 71 under mostly sunny skies, light winds picking up after lunch—classic mid-fall weather for this big, blue reservoir. Sunset will hit just after 4:44 p.m., so you’ll want lines in the water early.

Lake Mead is still showing the effects of long-term drought, but the bite has been steady. Stripers remain the main event—anglers this past week have been boating solid numbers, especially before dawn and in the afternoon when shad schools rise and bass push them to the surface. Action’s hottest in the Boulder Basin and the mouth of Las Vegas Bay. Most keepers have run 2–4 pounds, but a handful of 8–10 pounders were landed by patient trollers near the Saddle Island drop-off and along the old river channel. According to yesterday’s Lake Mead, Nevada Fishing Report Today podcast, shad-patterned swimbaits and topwater walkers just before first light are outperforming live bait, though fresh anchovies and cut shad always get bit when fish are holding deeper.

Largemouth and smallmouth bass are making their seasonal move. With cooling water, smallies in particular have gotten aggressive on windy points and around rocky ledges—especially where the wind hits banks east of Government Wash. A local tip: a suspending jerkbait worked with long pauses has triggered some violent reactions, as seen in recent YouTube catches from the main lake caves. If you can find a windy shoreline, tie on a shad-color jerkbait or a Ned rig in green pumpkin for consistent bites.

Catfish are still cooperative after dusk. Chicken liver and cut baits tossed near submerged brush in the backs of coves—Temple Bar is a solid pick—produced several channel cats over 5 pounds for bank anglers this week.

For bait, it’s hard to beat live shad or anchovies this time of year, but artificial lures are turning more fish by the day. Top producers include:

- Pencil poppers and Zara spooks for stripers at first light
- Hard jerkbaits or medium-running crankbaits for smallmouth where the wind pushes bait
- Football jigs and Texas rigs for largemouth holding deeper mid-morning
- Classic chunk baits on the bottom for cats after dark

There’s no tidal swing at Lake Mead, but water releases can affect structure, especially near the Hoover Dam. Keep an eye on dropping water for exposed humps and flats where bait stacks—those spots are gold this week.

A couple of hot spots to check: Boulder Harbor for early striper boils, and the steep banks north of Echo Bay for smallmouth. Don’t overlook Hemenway for shoreline mixed-bag action, especially if you’ve got kids or beginners on board.

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Good morning from Lake Mead, this is Artificial Lure with today’s fishing report for Saturday, November 8, 2025.

Sunrise crested over a glassy Lake Mead at 6:13 AM. Early risers were greeted by cool, crisp desert air and calm water—perfect for launching a boat or casting from the shore, as reported on the Lake Mead, Nevada Fishing Report Today podcast. Weather looks favorable: we’re starting in the mid-50s, warming up into the low 70s by midday, with light breezes picking up in the afternoon. No clouds in sight, so expect strong sun—don't forget the sunscreen. Sunset is set for 4:41 PM, so plan those late bites accordingly.

Lake Mead doesn't see much fluctuation from tides, being a reservoir, but water levels are still on the low side due to ongoing drought. This means exposed structure, rocky points, and submerged brush piles are prime real estate for both baitfish and predators right now. Fish activity is solid—this week has seen a steady bite across the board.

Let’s talk about what’s biting. Stripers are stealing the show again this November. Anglers are routinely marking big schools early around Boulder Basin and Government Wash. Surface boils slowed a bit with cooler mornings, but the deep bite is holding strong—downriggers and lead-core are helping get to those lurking beasts suspended at 40 to 60 feet. A mix of smaller stripers, around 2-5 pounds, with the occasional big slab above 10. Live shad has been knocking ‘em dead, but if you’re slinging artificials, white or pearl 4-inch swimbaits and spoons like the classic Kastmaster are the ticket. Trolling deep-diving jerkbaits or umbrella rigs is also turning limits for those covering water.

Largemouth and smallmouth bass are active, especially as the daytime warms. Look for these bass hunting shad around rocky points and drop-offs. The best action’s been inside coves with some sunken structure. Finesse tactics like shaky heads rigged with green pumpkin worms are putting plenty of bass in the livewell. Drop shots near submerged bushes can also get you bit, especially as the sun gets up.

Catfish are eating well on cut baits after dark around Hemenway and Vegas Wash—some nice channel cats pushing 10 pounds have been reported. Crappie are spotty but catchable near submerged timber and brush using small jigs or live minnows.

Hot spots you don’t want to miss:

- **Boulder Basin:** Consistently productive for stripers, both early surface action and deeper trolling midday.
- **Government Wash:** Good for both stripers and catfish, especially around structure.
- Temple Bar cove edges and points: Worth investigating for both bass and crappie, particularly if you’re targeting brush.

Best baits and lures this week: For stripers, live shad, pearl or white paddle-tail swimbaits on jig heads, and chrome spoons. For bass, finesse plastics like green pumpkin worms on shaky heads and drop shots; try a squarebill crankbait in shad colors if you’re after reaction strikes near shallow ripple. Catfish are going big for stinkbaits and cut anchovy.

Overall, the bite’s been steady—anglers dragging live bait or working soft plastics slow and patiently are coming up with some great stringers. Remember, as the water cools, fish metabolism slows, so downsizing presentations and targeting transition zones can really stack the odds in your favor.

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Sunrise splashed Lake Mead at 6:13 this morning, and the water’s glassy calm gave anglers prime conditions to kick off their Friday. We’ve got the tail end of a warm spell sticking around—temps are set to touch 81 by mid-afternoon under clear desert skies, with a gentle wind barely topping 6 mph. No rain in the forecast and no tidal swing out here in Nevada’s desert, so it’s all about water temp and light for predicting fish activity.

Last night’s full moon really got the stripers moving—according to FishingReminder, predator action has been strong after dark and at first light, with solid bank and boat reports near the washes. Major activity windows hit right before dawn and will swing again at dusk around sunset, which falls today at 4:40 PM.

Anglers are seeing good action across the board:
- **Striped bass** are schooling up in deeper water. The best action’s been between Boulder Harbor and Government Wash, especially near the drop-offs. Several locals landed limits this morning—fish mostly in the 2-5 lb range, with the occasional 8 lb hawg showing on cut anchovy.
- Around Las Vegas Bay and Gypsum Wash, **largemouth bass** are working the rocky points. Most are in the pound-and-a-half to three-pound range, with a couple four-pounders weighed this week.
- There’s been a trickle of **catfish** above 6 lbs from the coves near Crawdad and Hatchery, especially overnight, and crappie slabs have been coming out of the shallows on live minnows at dawn.

Best baits and lures right now:
- For stripers: Frozen anchovies and sardines are consistent, but those tossing white swimbaits or jigging silver spoons—think one to two ounces—are out-fishing bait during low-light windows.
- Largemouth are firing up for medium-diving crankbaits in bluegill and perch patterns, and green pumpkin or watermelon soft plastics are strong along the rocky ledges.
- Topwater was quiet early, but don’t skip a popper right at dusk near the marina and shallow points.
- Catfish remain partial to stinkbait and nightcrawlers fished on the bottom overnight—best after moonrise.
- Crappie are stacking up around submerged brush in the coves. Small jigs in pink or chartreuse tipped with a minnow have drawn the best bites.

Hot spots to focus on if you’re heading out:
- **Boulder Harbor**: The drop-offs near the old Hemenway launch and east toward Saddle Cove are loaded up with stripers this week.
- **Government Wash**: This cove offers a mix of striper, largemouth, and catfish opportunities, especially at sunrise and after sunset.
- **Gypsum Wash**: Action here favors a mixed bag—cast from shore at dawn for a chance at both bass and panfish.

Water levels are a little higher than this time last year and clarity’s good—so cover some water and watch for schooling action. Remember, those full-moon nights mean the fish might be feeding more at night, so early mornings and late afternoons get better as the day wears on.

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This is Artificial Lure bringing you your Lake Mead fishing report for Thursday, November 6, 2025.

We’re heading into fall fishing prime time out here at Lake Mead. Conditions couldn’t be better this morning: a mild chill in the air early, with temps starting off around the upper 50s but warming up nicely as the sun comes up. Expect highs today in the low 70s, with light breezes and just a touch of cloud cover—ideal for both boat and bank anglers. According to FishingReminder, sunrise hit at 6:13 a.m. and sunset will be at 4:37 p.m., so daylight hours are getting shorter, but that means fish are bulking up before winter. We’re just coming off a waxing crescent moon, which gives us a nice mix of active feeding periods.

Best bite windows today are right after sunrise, especially from 8:40 to 10:40 a.m. for that first minor movement, and then again from about 1:20 to 3:20 p.m. when the major solunar period lines up perfectly with our warmest temps. For you night owls, the late bite around 6:04 to 8:04 p.m. is definitely worth a shot. That waxy moon is still giving enough light for the stripers to start getting frisky after dark.

On the catch front, anglers are reporting solid action for striped bass in the main basin, especially near the Boulder Basin and around the Lake Mead Marina. Some locals have landed stripers up to 8 pounds trolling deep-diving crankbaits like Rapala DT-16s or using cut anchovies on drop-shot rigs. Shad schools are still thick, so throwing Kastmasters or silver spoons into boils at sunrise is putting limits in the boat fast.

Largemouth bass are still shallow in some of the coves, hitting soft plastics like watermelon Senkos and 4" green pumpkin worms, especially pitched into brush or submerged rock along the points. Spinnerbaits in white and chartreuse, slow-rolled near the mouth of Callville Bay, have also been producing nice footballs. Panther Martin and Rooster Tail spinners are good for smaller bass if you’re bank fishing along the points or marina edges.

For catfish, the bite is heating up in Overton Arm and along Echo Bay. Fresh cut shad or chicken liver fished after sunset is bringing in channels up to 6 pounds. Carp are rolling in the shallow shallows—corn or homemade dough balls are the ticket if you’re after some fun with the kids.

Best action for stripers and smallmouth bass has been reported near the Lake Mead Marina as well as the points around Government Wash. On windy days, Boulder Beach is kicking out some nice fish for those casting swimbaits and jigs. The harbors and marinas, according to the local reports on FishingReminder, are always a good bet this time of year—baitfish are stacking up, and so are the predators.

Today’s hot lures: Chrome/blue Rat-L-Traps, silver Kastmasters for stripers; green pumpkin finesse worms and white spinnerbaits for largemouth; and cut anchovy or stink bait for cats. If you’re a bait angler, fresh shad is top-shelf—just make sure you follow lake regulations for cast-netting.

No talk of tides here on Lake Mead—it’s all about water levels, which are still low, so be mindful of hazards if you’re launching at secondary ramps.

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