Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure coming to you with your Lake Mead fishing report for Wednesday, August 27, 2025.

No need to set your alarm too early today—sunrise is rolling in around 6:07 AM and sunset will touch the horizon near 7:19 PM, giving us a solid window of daylight to hit the water. The weather this morning is dry, with temps starting off in the low 80s and forecasted to rise into the high 90s by the afternoon. Southern Nevada has finally dipped under triple digits for the first time since July, so anglers will appreciate cooler air and less risk of heat exhaustion out on the boat, according to KTNV Channel 13 News.

Water levels remain stubbornly low as Lake Mead sits at less than a third of its usual capacity, and inflows continue to struggle, down to about 12% of the average for July. With no recent rain and a warmer, drier fall predicted by the Bureau of Reclamation, expect less runoff and overly clear water, which means fish are spooky and on the move.

Don’t let the low water fool you, though; fish are biting if you know where to look. Stripers remain king out here, with most catches reported in the early morning at coves around Boulder Basin and near Government Wash. Anglers this week pulled in striped bass between 2 and 4 pounds, especially trolling live anchovies and cut shad near drop-offs. Largemouth and smallmouth bass are showing up around rocky outcrops and submerged structure by the Vegas Wash outflow, hitting finesse rigs and jerkbaits just after dawn.

If you’re looking for numbers, expect quality over quantity—striped bass boils have slowed since July, but patient casting will reward you with solid fish. Recent reports say crappie and the occasional catfish are showing up deeper in the western fingers, mostly early or near sunset.

Top lures right now are all about subtle presentations. Tournament anglers are leaning heavily on the Berkley Dime, a tight-wobbling crankbait that excels at 4-6 feet where bass cruise before the sun climbs. If you’re drop-shot fishing, Berkley’s PowerBait MaxScent Flat Worms are still ruling Lake Mead and clear water, drawing bites from lethargic bass. The Flat Worm’s natural action and MaxScent formula close deals when fish are lock-jawed.

For live bait, anchovies and threadfin shad are the gold standard for stripers and cats. If you prefer fresh bait, worms and small crustaceans are pulling in a few sunfish and crappie from shaded coves.

Best bets for hotspots:
- **Boulder Basin**—Early striper action whether trolling or casting topwater during sunrise.
- **Government Wash**—Consistent numbers with cut bait and crankbaits.
- **Vegas Wash outflow**—Sneaky bass action near rocky structure, especially just before noon.
- **Sentinel Island**—Late afternoon is producing smallmouth and crappie for patient anglers working finesse plastics.

Tip for today: Work the edges of deeper channels and target shaded rock piles as fish are seeking cooler, oxygenated water. With lake levels so low, points and drop-offs near former high-water marks are loaded with forage and ambush points.

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Good morning from Lake Mead—this is Artificial Lure with your Sunday August 24th local angling rundown. The sun rose bright over the basin this morning at 6:04 AM, and we’re expecting it to set this evening around 7:25 PM. The weather is classic late August: it started out in the mid-70s at dawn, heating up toward the low 90s by midday. It’s dry as ever, with only a gentle southern breeze brushing the coves. No tidal movement to report, but with water temperatures in the mid-80s and the lake level up over 10 feet compared to early summer, conditions are drawing in both boaters and fishers eager to make the most of the current window.

Reports from South Cove and the Boulder Basin have been positive—anglers have been landing good numbers of striped bass, plenty of largemouths in the shallower pockets, and some chunky catfish after dark. Striped bass have been especially active the past couple days; a handful of boats yesterday limited out by noon with fish in the 3-6 pound range, using topwater walking baits early then switching to spoons and swimbaits as the sun climbed higher. Seth Feider’s recent clip showed bass busting on shad out near the open basin, so don’t overlook the feeding frenzies if you see birds working the surface.

Largemouths are pushing up tight to brush and rocky points at first light, inhaling soft plastics and spinnerbaits. Locals have put the most fish in the boat on watermelon red-flake Senkos and smoke-colored swimbaits. If you prefer live bait, shad and anchovies are the ticket—especially after the sun gets high and the bite slows on artificials.

Catfish action is picking up at dusk and holding through the night. Cut anchovies, chicken liver, or stink baits fished on a simple slip rig have put some solid channels and the occasional blue cat in coolers, particularly near the backs of the coves with a bit of current.

The South Cove area is a hot spot for multi-species action right now, and Echo Bay’s submerged structure is drawing some bigger stripers if you’re set up for trolling. The narrows west of Government Wash are also good for numbers of smaller bass, especially if you’re kayak fishing or working the banks.

Water clarity is decent, though still a little stained in some coves following last week’s monsoon cells. That means brighter or noisier lures tend to stand out and draw strikes. Boat ramps are open and traffic is steady but not overwhelming—just watch for afternoon chop if a monsoon rolls through, as quick-moving storms can blow up fast around here.

We’re officially in late-summer patterns: fish are feeding in short windows at dawn and dusk, then sliding deeper to ride out the midday sun. Times of peak activity today should be right at first light and again after 7 PM, as cooler water pulls baitfish into the shallows.

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Lake Mead anglers, it’s Artificial Lure with a boots-on-the-ramp fishing report for Saturday, August 23, 2025. We’ve got classic late-August desert conditions setting the stage for a solid day of fishing. Surface temps right now are running in the high 60s, which is keeping the bite active, especially in the early morning when that water’s got a little chill, according to Nevada Fish Reports. Water levels have risen a good 10 feet since spring, adding a fresh edge to some of folks’ favorite haunts—the ramp at Callville Bay is still clear but getting a little shallow, so use care when launching, especially with bigger rigs.

Today’s weather is holding steady: expect clear skies, little to no wind, and highs pushing into the mid-90s. A slight pre-dawn breeze is keeping it comfortable for those tossing topwaters before the sun peaks. Speaking of which, sunrise hit at 6:07 this morning and sunset isn’t until 7:22 tonight, giving plenty of daylight for chasing those linesides. No tidal swings to speak of here—it’s all about that steady reservoir water.

Bass anglers are reporting “consistently good” action right out of the gate. Largemouth are hugging rocky points and submerged brush in about 8–16 feet, looking for shad schools. Best bets: soft plastics in watermelon with red flake, and if you’re working deep, try drop-shotting a robo worm. Topwater bite right now is best during that golden hour; poppers and walking baits in bone or ghost shad patterns are turning some nice fish along the Boulder Basin early. Reports from the last 48 hours have multiple three-pounders caught at Government Wash and Boulder Harbor.

If you’re on the prowl for striper, the bite remains strong. Anglers working the narrows between Hemenway and the old Boulder launch are finding steady schools chasing shad—lucky folks tossing Kastmasters, jigging spoons, and white swimbaits have been hauling in solid numbers, many in the 2–4 pound class with the occasional six-plus. Cut anchovy remains the go-to bait if you’re soaking lines, especially overnight or in the twilight hours. According to Nevada Fish Reports, the early morning boils have been impressive—have a shad imitation tied on and be ready to chase the action.

Catfish catches are on the upswing in the shallows after sunset—bring some stinkbait or raw chicken livers, and try the back coves near Las Vegas Bay. Bluegill and crappie are mixed in around the submerged willow trees closer to Echo Bay, hitting mealworms and small jigs with kids getting plenty of action off the docks.

A couple of hot spots to circle today: try the mouth of Las Vegas Bay just outside the marker buoys before boat traffic picks up; the striper schools are stacking deep there. Another consistent spot is the Hemenway Wall—work shallow for bass at sunrise, then slide deeper as the sun climbs.

Before you hit the water, remember all Nevada life jackets are half off at North 40 Outfitters until the end of the month, so suit up and stay safe out there.

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Artificial Lure here with your Friday, August 22, 2025, Lake Mead fishing report.

Sunrise was 6:04 AM this morning, and sunset will be at 7:29 PM. Skies are mostly clear as of daybreak, with early temps right around 82°F, cooling a bit with light breezes from the southwest. It’ll top out near 104°F by late afternoon—classic southern Nevada scorcher. Tie on the sunscreen and keep hydrated, especially if you’re out for a long morning bite.

With the full pool elevation at 1,229 feet, Lake Mead’s water level is holding at about 1,055 feet according to Lake Mead Water Level monitoring, with a slight rise of 0.05 feet since yesterday as the drought conditions remain steady. Water clarity is fair in the main basin; expect some light algae near the shore, especially on the southern coves.

Now, there’s no tide in these desert reservoirs, but fish movement has absolutely synced to daylight hours and the cooling effect of wind. Early hours and the last hour before sunset keep yielding the best results, especially with a bit of chop on the water.

Fishing reports from the last couple days say the striped bass are hot right now. Anglers have been landing stripers up to 7 pounds, mostly near Boulder Basin and Government Wash. Schoolies are boiling on shad from dawn till about 8:30. Live shad and anchovies remain the go-to bait, but more folks are seeing good fish hitting artificial lures—chrome Kastmasters, white bucktail jigs, and topwater poppers if you’re chasing boiling fish.

Largemouth and smallmouth bass are active around rocky points and submerged brush, especially in Temple Bar and along the narrows above Callville Bay. Soft plastic baits in watermelon and green pumpkin have gotten the most bites this week, rigged Texas-style. Early risers landed a few smallmouth over 3 pounds near the cliff walls using natural-colored tube jigs and chartreuse spinnerbaits.

Catfish activity has picked up after dark this week, mostly at the mouths of coves and around drop-offs, taking cut bait and chicken livers.

For panfish hunters, bluegill and a few crappie are hanging tight in shallow grass around Echo Bay. Mealworms and small nightcrawlers under slip bobbers will do the trick.

Best hot spots to try today:
- Boulder Basin: Striper boils, plenty of action at sunup with live shad and popping lures.
- Temple Bar: Bass hugging points and submerged wood, particularly early or in late evening.
- Government Wash: Steady striper numbers; fish shallow flats during early morning, deeper drop-offs nearer noon.

If you’re headed out, remember temperatures rise fast. Early and late are best for active fish and safer, comfortable fishing. With water levels remaining steady, expect structure and drop-offs to hold fish as shad move deeper mid-day. Watch out for algae patches near shore—stripers and bass will hold just outside the scum line.

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Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your Lake Mead fishing report for Wednesday, August 20, 2025.

We kicked off the morning under a pink-dusted sky, with sunrise officially at 6:01 AM and tonight’s sunset coming in at 7:33 PM. The weather’s starting warm and clear, with temperatures climbing to almost triple digits by noon—a typical late-summer scorcher for Southern Nevada. Winds are light early but could pick up by midday, so boaters, keep a lookout for those gusts, especially near open water.

Lake Mead doesn’t get proper ocean-style tides, but changes in water levels from upstream dam releases and wind-driven surges affect fish movement most near channel mouths and coves. Water clarity is decent, with some light algae growth in shallow bays, especially mid-morning.

Fish activity has been solid. This week saw a classic mix of Lake Mead staples: lots of striped bass, steady largemouth bass, and a handful of channels and flathead catfish. The striped bass are working bait balls hard, with some wild surface boils popping off just after sun-up around the Boulder Basin and the Vegas Wash. According to local sources, several anglers pulled in limits of stripers over the weekend, most in the 1–3 lb range, with a few pushing 5 lbs near South Cove.

Bass fishing has been productive along rocky points and submerged brush—bass have been hitting drop-shot rigs and plastic worms, especially in shades of watermelon and green pumpkin. During the morning, spinnerbaits and crankbaits worked well near Temple Bar.

Catfish bites have picked up in the evenings, with stink bait and chicken livers getting the most action near Hemenway Harbor and the backs of coves. Several 10–15 lb cats were landed last night according to dock talk.

The best lures right now for stripers are still the trusty shad-imitating swimbaits, topwater walkers like a Zara Spook, and silver spoons worked fast right through the boils. For live bait, threadfin shad and anchovies are tops—especially when fished deep after the sun gets up. Local pros recommend using live shad or anchovies to really dial in those bigger stripers according to the latest bait selection tips.

If you’re launching early, head toward South Cove. The bite there is steady for both stripers and largemouth, and it’s easy to find small coves to tuck into if the wind picks up. Temple Bar remains a local hotspot, especially in the afternoons—bass and stripers push bait tight to shore, so cast shallow and retrieve quick.

Shad schools are thick this week, and wherever you find the bait, you’ll find predatory action. Don’t be shy about following the birds, either—gulls and terns know where the feed is freshest.

Quick reminders: Katherine Landing Fishing Pier is now open after repairs—so shore anglers looking for catfish and panfish can hit it with nightcrawlers or dough baits. Water conditions are changing daily with regional storms, so keep an eye on boat access and debris near harbor mouths.

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Good morning, folks—Artificial Lure here, bringing you the inside line on today's fishing around Lake Mead, Nevada, Sunday, August 17, 2025.

We’re waking up to a classic desert dawn: sunrise hit at 5:59AM, golden light shimmering off the lake’s low profile due to ongoing drought. Expect temps climbing fast—starting near 83°F and heading towards triple digits by late morning. Winds are light early, picking up to 10-15 MPH after noon. No tidal movement here (Lake Mead’s a reservoir!), but falling lake levels mean lots of exposed structure and pushed-in weed beds.

The ongoing Level 1 Shortage Condition means Lake Mead’s elevation sits around 1,055.9 feet. Water clarity is fair, with some algae bloom kicking up near the Overton Arm and Boulder Basin. These hot, low-water days have a real impact—the fish are adapting, and so should we. According to Spreaker’s Lake Mead Fishing Report Daily, largemouth and smallmouth bass are hugging deeper structure once the sun climbs. Your best window for bass is first light, with midday activity dropping off fast.

Anglers reporting this week are seeing stripers on the move, chasing shad out in open water right at dawn—a classic Lake Mead August pattern. The bite has been brisk near the mouth of Vegas Wash and along the drop-offs outside Government Wash. Stripers averaging 2-5 pounds are being hauled in, with lucky sticks scoring double-digit catches on good mornings.

Largemouth and smallmouth bass are scattered deeper: 18 to 30 feet is the target zone, particularly near submerged brush and shaded coves. Fish are mainly in the 1.5 to 3 pound range, but a few bruisers over 5 have come from the narrows between Boulder Basin and Las Vegas Bay in the last two days.

Channel catfish are lurking around the Overton Arm and Temple Bar, with solid bites in the evening on cut bait and stink baits.

For panfish, bluegill and redear sunfish are biting around the reeds, especially in coves with good shade early and late. Kids have been filling buckets near Echo Bay—always a good spot for family action.

So what’s working? Best lures right now:

- For stripers: **white flukes, shad-pattern swimbaits**, and deep-running crankbaits. Trolling umbrella rigs with soft plastics has been deadly.
- For bass: Go with **green pumpkin drop-shot rigs**, finesse worms, and jigging spoon. If you’re up for magic, try the Ocea Full Throttle 190F Jet Boost for that non-stop jerk—Shimano calls it a game-changer for triggering sluggish summer fish.
- For catfish, the old ways rule: **cut shad, chicken liver**, and commercial stink baits.
- Panfish are hitting **small jigs tipped with worms or mealworms**.

Hot spots you shouldn’t miss:

- **Government Wash**—for early striper boils and a surprisingly reliable bass bite at first light.
- **Echo Bay**—the launch site for bluegill and occasional heavy catfish, plus good bass structure off the main points.
- **Temple Bar**—is tough to beat for evening catfish, especially right after sunset, which drops tonight at 7:34PM.

Remember, low lake levels mean boat ramps are shifting, and some coves are much shallower than last year. Watch those electronics, scout exposed structure, and don’t be afraid to fish off the points as new rocks and timber get uncovered.

If you’re hitting the water today, hydrate well and pack the sunscreen—Lake Mead doesn't forgive the unprepared. Bite windows are narrow: zero in on dawn or fish deep and slow until late evening.

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Artificial Lure here with your Lake Mead angling update for Saturday, August 16, 2025. Sunrise rolled in at about 5:56 AM, and we’re expecting sunset right around 7:36 PM, giving us a nice, long summer day to work the water. No tides to speak of on the lake, so focus is all on weather, water, and tactics.

This morning kicked off warm and clear with temps starting out near 80 degrees before climbing sharply. Expect highs near triple digits again today, with light to moderate southern winds picking up into the afternoon. The Bureau of Reclamation and recent local news outlets are warning about persistent drought in the basin, and water levels remain low—Lake Mead sits close to 1,055 feet. Reduced inflow means more shoreline exposed, creating new structure but also pushing bait and gamefish tighter to the points and deeper coves.

Striped bass have been active at first light and last light, busting shad schools in the Boulder Basin and Echo Bay areas. Anglers trolling deep-diving plugs and casting topwater walking baits like Zara Spooks have reported solid limits at dawn. Later in the day, jigging spoon bites pick up in around 40–70 feet of water. The river channel edges near Temple Bar have held bigger fish—one group boated five stripers over 6 pounds yesterday using live shad.

Largemouth and smallmouth bass are fairly steady with the high summer temps. Professional angler Todd Kline, in his recent Power-Pole Lake Breakdown, recommends working Texas-rigged plastics in watermelon or green pumpkin for the deeper ledges, and downsizing to finesse jigs when the bite gets tough. Ned rigs and drop shots are excellent around submerged rock piles, especially mid-morning once bass move deeper. Spinnerbaits retrieved parallel to flooded brush produced a couple of solid 3-pounders yesterday near Government Wash.

Catfish action is best after dark on cut baits—chicken liver and anchovies remain local favorites. The Overton Arm and Stewarts Point have produced channel cats up to 8 pounds this week. Bluegill and sunfish are plentiful in the marinas—tiny bits of worm or mealworm under a slip bobber are deadly for family action.

Your best bets for today:
- For stripers, Echo Bay and Boulder Basin early with topwaters and spoons.
- For bass, target Temple Bar and Government Wash with plastics and small jigs.
- For cats, try Stewarts Point or Overton with stink bait right after sunset.

Bait of choice for stripers is live shad or, where legal, trolled anchovies. For bass, jerkbaits at dawn and soft plastics midday are bringing home the most bites. Locals are reporting chrome and blue crankbaits in the shallower cuts catching bonus walleye just before dusk.

No record-setters this week, but plenty of healthy limits caught—whether you’re trolling channels or flipping brush, stay mindful of the heat, bring extra water, and keep an eye out for new structure exposed by the drop in waterline. With these changing conditions, hot spots can shift fast, so stay mobile and try a few different depths.

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Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your August 15 Lake Mead fishing report. The sun broke over the Nevada hills at 5:59 AM, and you can expect another classic desert summer day—hot, dry, and wind picking up as the afternoon rolls in. It's going to sizzle, with high temps climbing well into the 100s by midday. Water levels remain exceptionally low and on the drop, as echoed by local boaters and fishermen. Shoreline has crept back even further, exposing more dry ground and that famous “bathtub ring.” With these conditions, water temps are equally scorching, running in the low- to mid-80s on the surface by late morning.

Don’t let the heat fool you, though. The early bite has been best. The past few days, sunrise to about 9:00 AM was prime time before both fish and anglers hunkered down in deeper, cooler water. Striped bass continue to be the main ticket. Local YouTubers out yesterday noted action was steady but not on fire—likely owing to the climbing water temps and falling lake levels. Stripers are schooling around deeper main-lake points and near submerged structure, especially in areas where shad are pushing up. Both Willow Beach and Government Wash saw good early action, with Echo Bay continuing to deliver for the persistent.

Don’t overlook large mouth bass, though they’re a little sluggish in the bathwater temps. Anglers picking up hookups are mostly targeting them deeper—think ledges and steeper drop-offs—using weighted soft plastics like watermelon Zoom worms or drop-shot rigs.

Recent reports from regulars show stripers up to eight pounds caught, with plenty of smaller ones in the one- to three-pound class filling out stringers. The shad schools are scattered, but if you’re lucky enough to find the bait, the action can be quick and furious. A few hefty catfish are being dragged out, especially at night on cut bait between Hemenway Harbor and the Boulder Islands. Bluegill remain plentiful in the marinas and around submerged brush.

For best results right now, stick with these lures and methods:

- Early morning, try topwater lures for stripers—Zara Spooks or Whopper Ploppers get explosive strikes before the sun’s fully up.
- Once the sun is high, switch to jigging spoons or Kastmasters in chrome or white, cast deep off points or submerged humps.
- Swimbaits imitating shad also produce, especially in open water where fish are chasing bait.
- For largemouth, weighted Texas rigs, jigs in crawfish colors, and drop shots with Roboworms are all drawing strikes below 20 feet.
- Cut anchovies and chicken livers remain the catfish and striper bait of choice—bring a cooler for your catch, because the heat hits hard.

Before launching, keep an eye out for any posted advisories—yesterday, the National Park Service reminded folks to steer clear of visible blue-green algae blooms. Rinse your catch with clean water and keep pets away from the edge.

Hotspots for today:

- Government Wash: Consistently turning out schoolie stripers in the early morning. Main points and submerged structure.
- Echo Bay: Always a solid bet for both striper and largemouth, especially with deep-diving crankbaits and jigs. Look for action just offshore and along deeper weededges.
- Hemenway Harbor: Early stripers and nighttime catfish. Marinas also hold plenty of bluegill for kids and light tackle fun.

Keep your fish cool in a livewell or on ice, and hydrate often. The sunset will wrap the day at 7:38 PM—those last minutes of light sometimes see a flurry of surface activity. Stay safe out there.

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Good morning from Lake Mead, Nevada! Artificial Lure reporting on the water conditions and fishing action for Wednesday, August 13, 2025.

We started off with a calm, clear sunrise at 5:58 AM and the weather today looks textbook summer: temps climbing into the upper 90s by midday, with light southerly breezes picking up after noon. The heat is sticking around, so bring plenty of water and sun protection. Expect sunset around 7:38 PM.

Water levels remain low—Lake Mead's measured at 1054.40 feet above sea level yesterday afternoon, which is about 174 feet below the historical full pool, according to Lakes Online. With these low levels, shoreline structure is changing quickly, but anglers have reported surprisingly active fish with the steady pattern of this week’s weather.

There’s no tidal influence here in the desert, but moon phase does play a role. Today, we’re coming off a waxing crescent, with steady nighttime temps in the 80s that keep the fish moving early and late.

Fish activity has been solid, especially for those beating the heat at first and last light. Largemouth bass have been the headline catcher again this week. In Todd Kline’s latest Lake Mead breakdown, anglers reported good catches on spinnerbaits and crankbaits fished near drop-offs and submerged brush—hot spots include Government Wash and Boulder Basin. According to outdooractionplan.com, spinnerbaits and crankbaits are the go-to in these warm conditions, with shad-colored or chartreuse patterns turning more strikes.

Striped bass action has picked up near the Vegas Wash outflow and Echo Bay, where anchovy chunks and cut bait have done real work. Anglers are boating anything from school-size stripers to fish running five pounds, with a few double-digit brutes reported on trolled deep diving plugs mid-lake.

Smallmouth bass are still hanging tight around rocky points and ledges, hitting soft plastics like craws and tubes in natural colors. If you’re new to Mead, drop-shot rigs with green pumpkin or smoke grubs produce reliable numbers around the Temple Bar area.

Catfish are moving a bit deeper with the heat but night anglers working chicken liver or stink bait along steep drop-offs in the Hemenway Harbor area have landed channel cats up to 8 pounds in the last couple nights.

Best bait and lures this week:
- Spinnerbaits and crankbaits in shad or chartreuse for largemouth
- Cut anchovy and deep-diving plugs for stripers
- Soft plastic tubes and craws for smallies

Hot spots to consider:
- Government Wash: early AM for bass and stripers
- Boulder Basin drop-offs: steady bites most of the day, especially with structure exposure due to low water
- Echo Bay: striper action heating up in deep water
- Temple Bar: smallmouth and decent-sized largemouth right near those rocky points

No matter where you launch, pay close attention to those ever-changing shorelines—Lake Mead's low levels mean new hazards and new fishing structure daily.

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Artificial Lure here with your Lake Mead fishing report for Sunday, August 10, 2025.

Anglers out on the lake today are kicking off under classic desert summer conditions—expect clear skies, blazing sun, and daytime highs edging into the upper 90s with a light wind to stir the surface. Humidity is low thanks to our dry August, and recent conditions are mirroring yesterday’s persistent heat. Water levels remain lower than in years past, a trend noted by USGS researchers due to a long drought, making for warmer water and changing shoreline patterns. Sunrise hit at 5:53 AM, with sunset giving you fishing light until 7:40 PM.

Target species this week continue to be the steady trio: **striped bass**, **largemouth bass**, and **catfish**. The morning bite has been best for stripers as schooling fish chase shad near Boulder Basin and Government Wash—these are two hot spots where locals are getting solid action. The South Cove area on Lake Mead’s eastern edge is also delivering, with anglers landing stripers up to 8lbs just after sunrise, and steady catches of channel catfish into the evening according to Arizona side reports.

Numbers-wise, the catch rate per angler is averaging 3–6 stripers on a good morning. Largemouth bass catch counts are lower but steady—most are in the 1–2lb range, usually found near rocky points and submerged brush in Willow Beach. Catfish remain consistent; night anglers working the shallows near Las Vegas Wash are reporting channel and blue catfish in the 2–4lb class, with a few larger blues showing up in deeper, cooler holes.

For lure selection, it’s a shad imitation game for stripers—locally, folks swear by **1/2oz silver and white swimbaits** and **deep-diving crankbaits** as the go-to choice before noon. Topwater lures like **Zara Spooks** have drawn strikes just after daylight, particularly along wind-blown points. Largemouths are responding best to **soft plastic worms** in watermelon and green pumpkin rigged Texas style. Catfish are hitting on **cut shad** and **chicken liver**, with live bait still topping the charts after dark.

Not seeing much fish activity shallow in the afternoon; the bite slows as the sun comes up and fish retreat deeper. If you’re out midday, troll deeper channels at 30–50 feet—stripers and larger cats are hanging low due to the rising water temps. Night fishing is productive for catfish; bring lanterns and heavy tackle.

For those looking to maximize their chances, Boulder Basin’s eastern shores and the mouth of Las Vegas Wash are today’s top picks. Both places have plenty of structure and are drawing consistent schools—don’t overlook secondary drop-offs near submerged trees, especially during transitions at dawn and dusk.

Remember to pack plenty of water, sun protection, and double-check your Nevada fishing license, especially near border areas—game wardens are making rounds. Make sure your gear is set: strong line for stripers and sturdy rods for those hard-pulling catfish.

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