Nevada Lake Fishing Report
Friday, September 12th, 2025
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Mead Lake
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Report: Lake Mead Fishing Report – September 12
Current Bite & Conditions:
Bass are being caught both up the river and in Vegas Wash, where stained water has helped improve activity. Productive areas include grassy shallows where crankbaits can be ripped clean, and sharp drops just outside coves where fish are staging. A mix of shallow power fishing and deeper finesse tactics is producing.
Bass were caught both shallow (grass ripping, frog fish in practice) and deeper (sharp drops, finesse rigs).
Dirty water in Vegas Wash helped trigger bites.
Consistency was key—big kicker fish played a huge role
Best Techniques & Baits:
Crankbaits: Lucky Craft LV 500, 6th Sense Curve 55 (ripped through grass).
Bladed Jig: Evergreen Jackhammer (B Hite Special) with matching trailer.
Carolina Rig: Key adjustment when the bite slowed.
Finesse Rigs: Wacky-rigged 5” Yamamoto Senko (Green Pumpkin Purple Copper), Ned rigs.
Jigs: Football head with Yamamoto Hula Grub (Green Pumpkin Red).
Other Producers: Rapala DT10 crankbait, with frog activity noted in practice.
Lake Mead is offering opportunities for both big kicker bites and consistent keeper fish. Anglers should target grassy flats with power techniques early, then shift to finesse presentations on drops as pressure increases.
Tournament Spotlight:
At the 2025 Ranger Boats WON Bass Lake Mead Open, Dylan Denny (Dewey, AZ) claimed the win with 28.03 lbs (2 days).
2nd: Kevin Hugo (Canyon Lake, CA) – 26.07 lbs
3rd: Joe Uribe Jr. (Surprise, AZ) – 25.73 lbs, including an 8.05 lb largemouth
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Thursday, September 11th, 2025
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Mead Lake
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Report: Lake Mead Fishing Report – September 11
Current Bite & Conditions:
Day one of the Ranger Boats WON Bass Lake Mead Open was cut short by severe desert weather, canceling the first scheduled day and turning the event into a two-day sprint. Despite tough conditions, anglers found success both up the river and in shallower water around Mead. Big fish were in play, with one standout largemouth topping the 8-pound mark — a rarity for the lake. Lake Mead continues to show flashes of big bass potential, even under challenging weather conditions. Anglers are finding bites upstream, in shallow cover, and with finesse rigs in pressured areas. Staying flexible with both power and finesse tactics is critical.
Best Techniques & Baits:
Versatility / Junk Fishing: Shallow and deep presentations worked for the leader.
Power Shot Rig: Key producer with a 6” Roboworm Fuego worm on Sunline fluorocarbon.
Big Fish Factor: Both power techniques and finesse rigs produced tournament-quality bites, with one kicker weighing just over 8 lbs.
Tournament Spotlight (Day One Results):
1st: Dylan Denny (Dewey, AZ) – 17.63 lbs
2nd: Joe Uribe Jr. (Surprise, AZ) – 16.41 lbs (Big Bass: 8.01 lbs)
3rd: Kevin Hugo (Canyon Lake, CA) – 15.22 lbs
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Wednesday, April 16th, 2025
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Mead Lake
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Report: California Delta Fishing Report April 16
Current Bite & Conditions:
A big wave of fish has moved shallow and the Delta is “really fun right now.” Expect roughly 15–20 keepers a day, with some days 25–35 keepers and fish up to 7–8 pounds. Fish are in the 1–6 ft range. The grass is “nice and crispy.” Morning water temps start 56–58 and can warm to ~64 by afternoon (generally 57–62/63). There are spawning fish and plenty of pre-spawn.
Best Techniques & Baits:
Bladed Jig / Chatterbait:
Sizes: 1/2 oz and 3/8.
Jackhammer with a Zaco (color: “watermelon, orange, copper”); the orange shines in stained water you can only see ~1–1.5 ft into.
Custom vibrating jig (1/2 oz) with a kamicazi swim on from Big Bite.
Line: Sunline PEX8 with a fluorocarbon leader (for long casts and solid hooksets).
Target crispy, clean grass along rip-rap banks; runs well in 3–5 ft.
Squarebill Crankbait:
SP57 (designed by Mark Daniels Jr.): honeycomb interior, thinner walls, circuit board lip, comes with EWG hooks, “sub-$10.”
Line: Sunline Crank FC (8–16 lb).
Flipping / Pitching / Punching:
yo mama (colors mentioned: green pumpkin June bug, also likes 1099).
Weights from 1/2 oz up to 2 oz; swap weights situationally (may have multiple flipping sticks rigged with different sizes).
Frog (topwater):
Mat Daddy Frog, white early (fish bedding in 1–2 ft; “water’s tainty,” can’t see them).
Work it slow; walks well in open water and over mats.
Line: 60 lb AMZ8 Sunline braid.
Expect ~4–7 bites/day, but they can be the right ones.
Key Depths:
1–6 ft (general zone for this period).
3–5 ft for bladed jig along clean grass/rip-rap.
1–2 ft for frog over bedding fish.Tips: Keep it simple: start with reaction (bladed jig/squarebill) in the shallow grass and rip-rap, mix in flipping/pitching/punching a yo mama as situations change, and have a frog ready for bedding fish in skinny water.
Begin with a reaction bait, but don’t get stuck on one bait or brand—some days they prefer a Jackhammer, other days a custom vibrating jig. Match your punch weight to each situation (swap between 1/2–2 oz as needed). For the frog, go white early over 1–2 ft bedding zones and work it slow; pair it with 60 lb AMZ8 Sunline braid. For bladed jigs, use Sunline PEX8 + fluoro leader to drive the hook home on long casts.
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Saturday, October 9th, 2021
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Mead Lake
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Report: Hey everybody, be careful on Monday the first day of the 2021 US Open,, there is a high wind forecast starting at 11am of 30- to 40 MPH,,
I've been on this lake to many times,, and know this is going to ugly at way in times,, Be CAREFUL,, Bassman615
UPDATE from Windfinder.com, Callville Bay for you guys & gal's
MON, AT 11AM STILL SHOWING 30 TO 40 mph out of the South turning East by 2pm
Tue, 15 to 20 MPH at 6am calming down a little to 8 to 10 MPH
Wed. calm 2- 5 mph all day,
Just renumber winds can change real fast around here, good luck everybody
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Thursday, April 8th, 2021
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Mead Lake
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Water Temp: 69.8°F.
Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)
Report: I've been out fishing at Lake Mead the last couple of weeks and the bass are now on beds in the shallow coves. the water is clear and sight fishing is good. they are hitting jerk baits, crankbaits, and soft plastics including purple and craw colors. As well the striped bass bite is turning on now. we have not seen boils yet but the stripers are getting hungry and have been going for frozen anchovies, and jerk baits that resemble shad.
Tips: they are hitting jerk baits, crankbaits, and soft plastics including purple and craw colors.
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Wednesday, October 14th, 2020
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Mead Lake
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Report: postby Meadrat » Wed Oct 14, 2020 8:23 pm
Mead is pretty tough right now. They are eating plastics and jig pretty well. We caught over 30 smallies and largemouth on Sunday the 12th. Nothing over 2 1/2. On Monday we went to Mohave. Fishing was awesome. Topwater, spinnerbaits and jigs all caught fish. Our top 5 weight was over 19 pounds. Caught easily over 40 fish.you can get a lot on information by visiting your local sportsman’s warehouse. They seem to have a good idea what their biting on.
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Tuesday, June 28th, 2016
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Mead Lake
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Report: Gary Dobyns » Tue Jun 28, 2016 11:27 am
Most of the fish caught in this event were in less than 10 feet of water. In fact I'd say most were less than 5 feet. The fishing was pretty decent with probably about 70% being largemouth. The 2nd day was tougher on many teams because there was no wind and Mead always is tougher on slick water days. Topwater, jigs, and dropshot were top producers. Vegas wash was the top producing area. Congrats to the Salazar family. They had a great family turnout as well with 20+ family members showing up. It was awesome. We need more family involvement to get back to the "old days".
Thanks to all that helped make the WWBT Teams a success this year.
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Monday, November 30th, 2015
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Mead Lake
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Report: From AZGFD
LAKE MEAD – The current elevation has increased by approximately 8¼ inches from last week to 1079.9 feet above msl. The National Park Service has improved conditions at South Cove launch ramp, but only one boat can launch at a time. Be sure to check out launch ramp area prior to launching. Be careful boating because of low water level, many new islands and near surface rocks have appeared. The striper bite is steady on Lake Mead. Fishing the boils with top water baits is probably your best type of lure. If you get into the stripers the top water bite can last for hours. Cut anchovies are still the bait of choice for stripers when anchored at night. Check the moon phases before you go –the last new moon was Dec. 11. The next new moon will be Jan. 9.
Dark nights work best when fishing under light. Fishing for stripers in 40-plus feet of water will normally find the larger fish. If they are not taking the anchovies try lures and see if you can get them to bite. If you can locate the shad, the stripers are not far behind. Trolling usually works best in areas where shad are found and best done in the early mornings and evenings. Anglers are still catching black bass but with the colder weather the bite may decrease.
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Wednesday, September 30th, 2015
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Mead Lake
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Report: From Lake Mead
Launch Ramp Status
Launch ramp construction is complete at Echo Bay, Boulder Harbor, Hemenway Harbor, Temple Bar and South Cove. Construction is 95 percent complete at Callville Bay. All locations now have solid concrete ramps all the way to the water
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Friday, September 4th, 2015
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Mead Lake
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Report: From Lake Mead
Labor Day Weekend
Weather
Temperatures will be in the upper 90s (lows in the upper 70s). It’s going to be a windy weekend with winds up to 23 mph (gusts as high as 32).
Launch Ramp Status
Echo Bay - 2 lanes open
Callville Bay - 2 lanes open (4 will be open by Tuesday for the Bass tournament)
Boulder Harbor - dredging complete
Hemenway Harbor - 2 lanes open
Temple Bar - 2 lanes open
South Cove - 1 lane open
Life Jacket Loaner Stations
There is a new life jacket loaner station at North Arizona Telephone Cove
We also have stations at Boulder Beach and Cottonwood Cove
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Friday, August 28th, 2015
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Mead Lake
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Report: From Lake Mead
Launch ramp conditions at Lake Mead have improved significantly thanks to an ongoing $1.5 million construction project that began in late July.
The project involves underwater excavation, dredging, grading and construction of reinforced concrete ramps. The concrete ramps will extend down to the water’s edge, and concrete panels or steel pipe mat will extend roughly six feet below the current lake water surface.
Construction is ongoing at five launch ramps, Echo Bay, Callville Bay, Hemenway Harbor, Temple Bar and South Cove. At least one lane will remain open at each ramp during construction. All interim ramps are in good condition with easy launch. Conditions can change daily. Please survey the area before launching to make sure it's suitable for your vehicle and boat.
At Boulder Harbor, which has a launch ramp down to an elevation of 1,060 feet, crews are dredging the harbor channel approximately 15 to 18 feet below the water surface. Navigational aids are in place to guide boaters around dredging.
All ramp work is scheduled to be completed by the end of September. Funding for the project was provided by fees collected at entrance stations and the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act.
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Friday, August 14th, 2015
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Mead Lake
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Report: Current Lake Levels
Lake Mead elevation is around 1,078 feet.
Lake Mead Ramp Status
Construction is ongoing at five launch ramps, Echo Bay, Callville Bay, Hemenway Harbor, Temple Bar and South Cove. At least one lane will remain open at each ramp during construction. All interim ramps are in good condition with easy launch. Conditions can change daily. Please survey the area before launching to make sure it's suitable for your vehicle and boat.
At Boulder Harbor, which has a launch ramp down to an elevation of 1,060 feet, crews are dredging the harbor channel approximately 15 to 18 feet below the water surface. Navigational aids are in place to guide boaters around dredging.
•Las Vegas Bay (closed 2001)
•Government Wash (closed 2003)
•Overton Beach (closed 2010)
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Saturday, July 9th, 2011
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Lahontan Lake
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Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)
Report: wipers,whites,crappie, bite time 11am-1pm
City: CarsonTips: sm jigs white to black
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Sunday, July 3rd, 2011
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Lahontan Lake
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Water Temp: 68?
Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)
Report: Threw cranks, dragged worms and reeled buzz baits looking for action at sundown. Caught one small walleye on a roboworm about 2000 at east side of island where all the seagulls are at a depth of 12-15 ft. Next trip to the river.
City: FallonTips: Looking for bass fishermen.
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Sunday, June 26th, 2011
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Lahontan Lake
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Water Temp: 66
Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)
Report: Threw wake bait, jerk bait, crank bait, jigs and worms. Only 1 white bass on crank bait. No wind, hot! Off the lake by noon. Will try evening to morning trip next weekend.
City: FallonTips: Second time fishing lake any tips would be great!
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Saturday, May 21st, 2011
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Mead Lake
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Water Temp: 66
Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)
Report: Fished Calville to temple and back in ABA. Find the single fish in the back willows leave the samll two to three fish schools right away. All fish came on drop shot
City: LAs VegasTips: Long casts to the backs be ready.
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Saturday, March 19th, 2011
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Mead Lake
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Water Temp: 58
Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)
Report: Water Clarity 20+ swimming pool visibility, Windy, 2 - 3 foot waves, overcast, FULL moon, fish on beds but skittish, fished towards the narrows for protection from the wind. Drop shot, Texas rig, caught (11.5) lbs today (10) fish.
Last post asked about brush, looks like Havasu in some area's, come on out. It's on...
City: Las VegasTips: Be safe, wear your PF device.
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Tuesday, April 20th, 2010
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Mead Lake
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Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)
Report: Hows the lake level, is it rising or falling, are there brush in the water/ any help would be great
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Monday, January 4th, 2010
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Mead Lake
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Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)
Report: sign up early with a local,dont let what is happening at shasta happen at your lake.these are the opinions and views of carl.
City: anderson
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Friday, June 19th, 2009
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Mead Lake
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Water Temp: 79 degree
Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)
Report: Lots of fish up in the narrows and T-Bar area all small. 1 to 1.5 pounds as a rule. lake continues to go decline in water elevation.
City: Las VegasTips: Just a note if you don't want to tell where your fishing then don't what's the big deal?
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