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Lake Mead Fishing Report: Early Bite, Deep Bass, and Lively Stripers for Anglers
Artificial Lure here with your Sunday, June 15, 2025 Lake Mead fishing report. We’re locked into a classic Nevada summer pattern, with a triple-digit heat wave and an early morning bite being your best ticket to a productive day on the water. Today’s sunrise hit around 5:30 AM, and sunset’s expected near 7:45 PM, so your prime windows are just after dawn and in the couple hours before dark.
Tidal swings don’t play much of a role on Lake Mead, so focus more on the wind and light. Skies are mostly clear with a light southern breeze, and temps are pushing 105 degrees by the afternoon—hydrate and bring shade.
The bass bite has been tough during midday, with black bass and smallmouth moving deeper as surface temps heat up. Drop-shot rigs with creature baits and deep-diving crankbaits are the top producers. The weedy shorelines near Calville Bay and Hemenway Harbor are still giving up some nice largemouth early, but once the sun’s overhead, those fish slide out to the 20-30 foot range—think drop-shot, neko rig, or finesse jigs just off rocky points and submerged brush, according to recent local YouTube guides and podcast updates.
Striped bass action continues strong, especially for those targeting the cove entrances around Vegas Wash. Most striper limits are coming on cut anchovies or live shad, but three-inch silver swimbaits, Kastmasters, and Jumpin’ Minnows are getting bit as well. Early and late are best; as the sun comes up, switch to deeper channels or troll with umbrella rigs.
Crappie are still active in the Overton Arm, with jigs in white and chartreuse picking up fish in the 10 to 12-inch range. Bluegill and catfish are hanging around 33-Hole—nightcrawlers and chunks of hot dog fished on bottom have been the ticket for steady cat action.
Top five lures for the week: Zara Spook topwater, silver Kastmaster, deep-diving shad-colored crankbait, drop-shot with white or green pumpkin plastics, and a 4-inch chartreuse tube jig for panfish.
For hot spots, focus on:
- Weedy coves at Calville Bay and Hemenway Harbor for bass at first and last light.
- Vegas Wash cove entrances for stripers all day, especially on moving baits.
- Overton Arm for crappie and steady action.
- 33-Hole for bluegill and catfish, especially after sundown.
That’s the rundown for Lake Mead this week. Remember, treat those spawning fish with care—get them back quick so we all have great fishing in the future. Thanks for tuning in, and make sure you subscribe for daily updates.
This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
Tidal swings don’t play much of a role on Lake Mead, so focus more on the wind and light. Skies are mostly clear with a light southern breeze, and temps are pushing 105 degrees by the afternoon—hydrate and bring shade.
The bass bite has been tough during midday, with black bass and smallmouth moving deeper as surface temps heat up. Drop-shot rigs with creature baits and deep-diving crankbaits are the top producers. The weedy shorelines near Calville Bay and Hemenway Harbor are still giving up some nice largemouth early, but once the sun’s overhead, those fish slide out to the 20-30 foot range—think drop-shot, neko rig, or finesse jigs just off rocky points and submerged brush, according to recent local YouTube guides and podcast updates.
Striped bass action continues strong, especially for those targeting the cove entrances around Vegas Wash. Most striper limits are coming on cut anchovies or live shad, but three-inch silver swimbaits, Kastmasters, and Jumpin’ Minnows are getting bit as well. Early and late are best; as the sun comes up, switch to deeper channels or troll with umbrella rigs.
Crappie are still active in the Overton Arm, with jigs in white and chartreuse picking up fish in the 10 to 12-inch range. Bluegill and catfish are hanging around 33-Hole—nightcrawlers and chunks of hot dog fished on bottom have been the ticket for steady cat action.
Top five lures for the week: Zara Spook topwater, silver Kastmaster, deep-diving shad-colored crankbait, drop-shot with white or green pumpkin plastics, and a 4-inch chartreuse tube jig for panfish.
For hot spots, focus on:
- Weedy coves at Calville Bay and Hemenway Harbor for bass at first and last light.
- Vegas Wash cove entrances for stripers all day, especially on moving baits.
- Overton Arm for crappie and steady action.
- 33-Hole for bluegill and catfish, especially after sundown.
That’s the rundown for Lake Mead this week. Remember, treat those spawning fish with care—get them back quick so we all have great fishing in the future. Thanks for tuning in, and make sure you subscribe for daily updates.
This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
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By Quiet. PleaseArtificial Lure here with your Sunday, June 15, 2025 Lake Mead fishing report. We’re locked into a classic Nevada summer pattern, with a triple-digit heat wave and an early morning bite being your best ticket to a productive day on the water. Today’s sunrise hit around 5:30 AM, and sunset’s expected near 7:45 PM, so your prime windows are just after dawn and in the couple hours before dark.
Tidal swings don’t play much of a role on Lake Mead, so focus more on the wind and light. Skies are mostly clear with a light southern breeze, and temps are pushing 105 degrees by the afternoon—hydrate and bring shade.
The bass bite has been tough during midday, with black bass and smallmouth moving deeper as surface temps heat up. Drop-shot rigs with creature baits and deep-diving crankbaits are the top producers. The weedy shorelines near Calville Bay and Hemenway Harbor are still giving up some nice largemouth early, but once the sun’s overhead, those fish slide out to the 20-30 foot range—think drop-shot, neko rig, or finesse jigs just off rocky points and submerged brush, according to recent local YouTube guides and podcast updates.
Striped bass action continues strong, especially for those targeting the cove entrances around Vegas Wash. Most striper limits are coming on cut anchovies or live shad, but three-inch silver swimbaits, Kastmasters, and Jumpin’ Minnows are getting bit as well. Early and late are best; as the sun comes up, switch to deeper channels or troll with umbrella rigs.
Crappie are still active in the Overton Arm, with jigs in white and chartreuse picking up fish in the 10 to 12-inch range. Bluegill and catfish are hanging around 33-Hole—nightcrawlers and chunks of hot dog fished on bottom have been the ticket for steady cat action.
Top five lures for the week: Zara Spook topwater, silver Kastmaster, deep-diving shad-colored crankbait, drop-shot with white or green pumpkin plastics, and a 4-inch chartreuse tube jig for panfish.
For hot spots, focus on:
- Weedy coves at Calville Bay and Hemenway Harbor for bass at first and last light.
- Vegas Wash cove entrances for stripers all day, especially on moving baits.
- Overton Arm for crappie and steady action.
- 33-Hole for bluegill and catfish, especially after sundown.
That’s the rundown for Lake Mead this week. Remember, treat those spawning fish with care—get them back quick so we all have great fishing in the future. Thanks for tuning in, and make sure you subscribe for daily updates.
This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
Tidal swings don’t play much of a role on Lake Mead, so focus more on the wind and light. Skies are mostly clear with a light southern breeze, and temps are pushing 105 degrees by the afternoon—hydrate and bring shade.
The bass bite has been tough during midday, with black bass and smallmouth moving deeper as surface temps heat up. Drop-shot rigs with creature baits and deep-diving crankbaits are the top producers. The weedy shorelines near Calville Bay and Hemenway Harbor are still giving up some nice largemouth early, but once the sun’s overhead, those fish slide out to the 20-30 foot range—think drop-shot, neko rig, or finesse jigs just off rocky points and submerged brush, according to recent local YouTube guides and podcast updates.
Striped bass action continues strong, especially for those targeting the cove entrances around Vegas Wash. Most striper limits are coming on cut anchovies or live shad, but three-inch silver swimbaits, Kastmasters, and Jumpin’ Minnows are getting bit as well. Early and late are best; as the sun comes up, switch to deeper channels or troll with umbrella rigs.
Crappie are still active in the Overton Arm, with jigs in white and chartreuse picking up fish in the 10 to 12-inch range. Bluegill and catfish are hanging around 33-Hole—nightcrawlers and chunks of hot dog fished on bottom have been the ticket for steady cat action.
Top five lures for the week: Zara Spook topwater, silver Kastmaster, deep-diving shad-colored crankbait, drop-shot with white or green pumpkin plastics, and a 4-inch chartreuse tube jig for panfish.
For hot spots, focus on:
- Weedy coves at Calville Bay and Hemenway Harbor for bass at first and last light.
- Vegas Wash cove entrances for stripers all day, especially on moving baits.
- Overton Arm for crappie and steady action.
- 33-Hole for bluegill and catfish, especially after sundown.
That’s the rundown for Lake Mead this week. Remember, treat those spawning fish with care—get them back quick so we all have great fishing in the future. Thanks for tuning in, and make sure you subscribe for daily updates.
This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.