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Lake Mead Fishing Report: Stripers, Bass, and More Thrive in Spring Conditions
Good morning, anglers! Here’s your April 14, 2025, fishing report for Lake Mead, Nevada.
The weather on this fine spring day is shaping up to be fantastic for fishing. Clear skies dominate, with temperatures forecasted to range from the 70s to low 80s. Sunrise today was at 6:15 AM, and sunset will be at 7:18 PM, giving you plenty of daylight to hit the water. Wind is expected to be light, but enough to stir up some fish activity, particularly in the late afternoon when waters warm.
Striped bass remain the main attraction, with consistent reports of 5-10 pounders being pulled from the waters around Boulder Basin and Hemenway Harbor. Anglers are seeing great success with live shad and cut anchovies. For those who prefer artificial baits, silver swimbaits and trolling deep-diving crankbaits in shad patterns are good bets. Early morning and dusk are the prime times for striper bites.
Bass fishing, both largemouth and smallmouth, is also heating up as the spring spawn approaches. The fish are active in shallow coves with vegetation and rocky points, especially in areas like Callville Bay. Green pumpkin and watermelon soft plastics, spinnerbaits, and square-bill crankbaits are working wonders. If you’re targeting bigger bites, try a Zara Spook or other topwater lure early in the morning.
Crappie fishing is productive in the Overton Arm, where anglers report landing 10-12 inch fish using white or chartreuse jigs tipped with minnows. For catfish enthusiasts, the Vegas Wash area continues to be a reliable spot, particularly in the evenings. Stinkbaits, chicken liver, and cut shad are your go-to baits for channel cats.
For those looking for hotspots, here are two recommendations:
1. *Hemenway Harbor*: A striper haven during the cooler morning and evening hours. Anchovies and live shad work wonders here.
2. *Callville Bay coves*: This is the place for bass anglers, with excellent action near submerged vegetation and structure.
If you’re after variety, always have a mix of baits and lures handy. Bright, natural colors like white, silver, and green pumpkin work best to mimic baitfish and crawfish. Don’t forget to bring finesse setups for shy fish and pack spinnerbaits to cover water effectively.
Overall, today promises excellent fishing opportunities at Lake Mead. Remember to grab your Nevada or Arizona fishing license before heading out and keep an eye on submerged rocks due to the lake's lower water levels. Tight lines, and may your nets be full!
The weather on this fine spring day is shaping up to be fantastic for fishing. Clear skies dominate, with temperatures forecasted to range from the 70s to low 80s. Sunrise today was at 6:15 AM, and sunset will be at 7:18 PM, giving you plenty of daylight to hit the water. Wind is expected to be light, but enough to stir up some fish activity, particularly in the late afternoon when waters warm.
Striped bass remain the main attraction, with consistent reports of 5-10 pounders being pulled from the waters around Boulder Basin and Hemenway Harbor. Anglers are seeing great success with live shad and cut anchovies. For those who prefer artificial baits, silver swimbaits and trolling deep-diving crankbaits in shad patterns are good bets. Early morning and dusk are the prime times for striper bites.
Bass fishing, both largemouth and smallmouth, is also heating up as the spring spawn approaches. The fish are active in shallow coves with vegetation and rocky points, especially in areas like Callville Bay. Green pumpkin and watermelon soft plastics, spinnerbaits, and square-bill crankbaits are working wonders. If you’re targeting bigger bites, try a Zara Spook or other topwater lure early in the morning.
Crappie fishing is productive in the Overton Arm, where anglers report landing 10-12 inch fish using white or chartreuse jigs tipped with minnows. For catfish enthusiasts, the Vegas Wash area continues to be a reliable spot, particularly in the evenings. Stinkbaits, chicken liver, and cut shad are your go-to baits for channel cats.
For those looking for hotspots, here are two recommendations:
1. *Hemenway Harbor*: A striper haven during the cooler morning and evening hours. Anchovies and live shad work wonders here.
2. *Callville Bay coves*: This is the place for bass anglers, with excellent action near submerged vegetation and structure.
If you’re after variety, always have a mix of baits and lures handy. Bright, natural colors like white, silver, and green pumpkin work best to mimic baitfish and crawfish. Don’t forget to bring finesse setups for shy fish and pack spinnerbaits to cover water effectively.
Overall, today promises excellent fishing opportunities at Lake Mead. Remember to grab your Nevada or Arizona fishing license before heading out and keep an eye on submerged rocks due to the lake's lower water levels. Tight lines, and may your nets be full!
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By Quiet. PleaseGood morning, anglers! Here’s your April 14, 2025, fishing report for Lake Mead, Nevada.
The weather on this fine spring day is shaping up to be fantastic for fishing. Clear skies dominate, with temperatures forecasted to range from the 70s to low 80s. Sunrise today was at 6:15 AM, and sunset will be at 7:18 PM, giving you plenty of daylight to hit the water. Wind is expected to be light, but enough to stir up some fish activity, particularly in the late afternoon when waters warm.
Striped bass remain the main attraction, with consistent reports of 5-10 pounders being pulled from the waters around Boulder Basin and Hemenway Harbor. Anglers are seeing great success with live shad and cut anchovies. For those who prefer artificial baits, silver swimbaits and trolling deep-diving crankbaits in shad patterns are good bets. Early morning and dusk are the prime times for striper bites.
Bass fishing, both largemouth and smallmouth, is also heating up as the spring spawn approaches. The fish are active in shallow coves with vegetation and rocky points, especially in areas like Callville Bay. Green pumpkin and watermelon soft plastics, spinnerbaits, and square-bill crankbaits are working wonders. If you’re targeting bigger bites, try a Zara Spook or other topwater lure early in the morning.
Crappie fishing is productive in the Overton Arm, where anglers report landing 10-12 inch fish using white or chartreuse jigs tipped with minnows. For catfish enthusiasts, the Vegas Wash area continues to be a reliable spot, particularly in the evenings. Stinkbaits, chicken liver, and cut shad are your go-to baits for channel cats.
For those looking for hotspots, here are two recommendations:
1. *Hemenway Harbor*: A striper haven during the cooler morning and evening hours. Anchovies and live shad work wonders here.
2. *Callville Bay coves*: This is the place for bass anglers, with excellent action near submerged vegetation and structure.
If you’re after variety, always have a mix of baits and lures handy. Bright, natural colors like white, silver, and green pumpkin work best to mimic baitfish and crawfish. Don’t forget to bring finesse setups for shy fish and pack spinnerbaits to cover water effectively.
Overall, today promises excellent fishing opportunities at Lake Mead. Remember to grab your Nevada or Arizona fishing license before heading out and keep an eye on submerged rocks due to the lake's lower water levels. Tight lines, and may your nets be full!
The weather on this fine spring day is shaping up to be fantastic for fishing. Clear skies dominate, with temperatures forecasted to range from the 70s to low 80s. Sunrise today was at 6:15 AM, and sunset will be at 7:18 PM, giving you plenty of daylight to hit the water. Wind is expected to be light, but enough to stir up some fish activity, particularly in the late afternoon when waters warm.
Striped bass remain the main attraction, with consistent reports of 5-10 pounders being pulled from the waters around Boulder Basin and Hemenway Harbor. Anglers are seeing great success with live shad and cut anchovies. For those who prefer artificial baits, silver swimbaits and trolling deep-diving crankbaits in shad patterns are good bets. Early morning and dusk are the prime times for striper bites.
Bass fishing, both largemouth and smallmouth, is also heating up as the spring spawn approaches. The fish are active in shallow coves with vegetation and rocky points, especially in areas like Callville Bay. Green pumpkin and watermelon soft plastics, spinnerbaits, and square-bill crankbaits are working wonders. If you’re targeting bigger bites, try a Zara Spook or other topwater lure early in the morning.
Crappie fishing is productive in the Overton Arm, where anglers report landing 10-12 inch fish using white or chartreuse jigs tipped with minnows. For catfish enthusiasts, the Vegas Wash area continues to be a reliable spot, particularly in the evenings. Stinkbaits, chicken liver, and cut shad are your go-to baits for channel cats.
For those looking for hotspots, here are two recommendations:
1. *Hemenway Harbor*: A striper haven during the cooler morning and evening hours. Anchovies and live shad work wonders here.
2. *Callville Bay coves*: This is the place for bass anglers, with excellent action near submerged vegetation and structure.
If you’re after variety, always have a mix of baits and lures handy. Bright, natural colors like white, silver, and green pumpkin work best to mimic baitfish and crawfish. Don’t forget to bring finesse setups for shy fish and pack spinnerbaits to cover water effectively.
Overall, today promises excellent fishing opportunities at Lake Mead. Remember to grab your Nevada or Arizona fishing license before heading out and keep an eye on submerged rocks due to the lake's lower water levels. Tight lines, and may your nets be full!