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"Spring Fishing Heats Up at Lake Mead: Bass, Stripers, and Crappie on the Bite"
Good morning, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your April 2, 2025, Lake Mead fishing report. The weather is shaping up beautifully today with clear skies and temperatures climbing into the low 80s by afternoon. Sunrise was at 6:26 AM, and sunset is set for 7:04 PM, so there's plenty of daylight for fishing. No tides to worry about on our landlocked Lake Mead, but the water levels remain steady, and the clarity is excellent for spring fishing.
Fish activity is heating up with the warming spring conditions. Largemouth and smallmouth bass are moving into shallower waters, especially in the morning and late evening. Striped bass are active too, with anglers catching them near deeper water drop-offs. Crappie have also been showing up in good numbers, particularly in the 10-12 inch range.
Recent catches have included largemouth bass in the 2-5 pound range, some smallmouth bass, and striped bass averaging 5-10 pounds, with a few larger fish reported. White crappie and channel catfish have also been recorded by anglers this week, with catfish up to 2 pounds.
If you're targeting largemouth and smallmouth bass, soft plastics like green pumpkin or watermelon worms are the go-to lures. Jigs, spinnerbaits, and topwater lures such as Zara Spooks are also producing results. For stripers, live bait like anchovies or shad works wonders, but don't discount deep-diving crankbaits or jigging spoons for those bigger fish.
Two hotspots to focus on today include the Overton Arm, where largemouth bass are biting around submerged brush, and Callville Bay, where striped bass are being caught near deeper drop-offs. The Boulder Basin is also worth exploring if you're looking for striped bass action.
With optimal spring conditions and active fish, today is perfect for casting your line. Tight lines out there, and be sure to respect the lake’s regulations and clean up after your catch!
Fish activity is heating up with the warming spring conditions. Largemouth and smallmouth bass are moving into shallower waters, especially in the morning and late evening. Striped bass are active too, with anglers catching them near deeper water drop-offs. Crappie have also been showing up in good numbers, particularly in the 10-12 inch range.
Recent catches have included largemouth bass in the 2-5 pound range, some smallmouth bass, and striped bass averaging 5-10 pounds, with a few larger fish reported. White crappie and channel catfish have also been recorded by anglers this week, with catfish up to 2 pounds.
If you're targeting largemouth and smallmouth bass, soft plastics like green pumpkin or watermelon worms are the go-to lures. Jigs, spinnerbaits, and topwater lures such as Zara Spooks are also producing results. For stripers, live bait like anchovies or shad works wonders, but don't discount deep-diving crankbaits or jigging spoons for those bigger fish.
Two hotspots to focus on today include the Overton Arm, where largemouth bass are biting around submerged brush, and Callville Bay, where striped bass are being caught near deeper drop-offs. The Boulder Basin is also worth exploring if you're looking for striped bass action.
With optimal spring conditions and active fish, today is perfect for casting your line. Tight lines out there, and be sure to respect the lake’s regulations and clean up after your catch!
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By Quiet. PleaseGood morning, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your April 2, 2025, Lake Mead fishing report. The weather is shaping up beautifully today with clear skies and temperatures climbing into the low 80s by afternoon. Sunrise was at 6:26 AM, and sunset is set for 7:04 PM, so there's plenty of daylight for fishing. No tides to worry about on our landlocked Lake Mead, but the water levels remain steady, and the clarity is excellent for spring fishing.
Fish activity is heating up with the warming spring conditions. Largemouth and smallmouth bass are moving into shallower waters, especially in the morning and late evening. Striped bass are active too, with anglers catching them near deeper water drop-offs. Crappie have also been showing up in good numbers, particularly in the 10-12 inch range.
Recent catches have included largemouth bass in the 2-5 pound range, some smallmouth bass, and striped bass averaging 5-10 pounds, with a few larger fish reported. White crappie and channel catfish have also been recorded by anglers this week, with catfish up to 2 pounds.
If you're targeting largemouth and smallmouth bass, soft plastics like green pumpkin or watermelon worms are the go-to lures. Jigs, spinnerbaits, and topwater lures such as Zara Spooks are also producing results. For stripers, live bait like anchovies or shad works wonders, but don't discount deep-diving crankbaits or jigging spoons for those bigger fish.
Two hotspots to focus on today include the Overton Arm, where largemouth bass are biting around submerged brush, and Callville Bay, where striped bass are being caught near deeper drop-offs. The Boulder Basin is also worth exploring if you're looking for striped bass action.
With optimal spring conditions and active fish, today is perfect for casting your line. Tight lines out there, and be sure to respect the lake’s regulations and clean up after your catch!
Fish activity is heating up with the warming spring conditions. Largemouth and smallmouth bass are moving into shallower waters, especially in the morning and late evening. Striped bass are active too, with anglers catching them near deeper water drop-offs. Crappie have also been showing up in good numbers, particularly in the 10-12 inch range.
Recent catches have included largemouth bass in the 2-5 pound range, some smallmouth bass, and striped bass averaging 5-10 pounds, with a few larger fish reported. White crappie and channel catfish have also been recorded by anglers this week, with catfish up to 2 pounds.
If you're targeting largemouth and smallmouth bass, soft plastics like green pumpkin or watermelon worms are the go-to lures. Jigs, spinnerbaits, and topwater lures such as Zara Spooks are also producing results. For stripers, live bait like anchovies or shad works wonders, but don't discount deep-diving crankbaits or jigging spoons for those bigger fish.
Two hotspots to focus on today include the Overton Arm, where largemouth bass are biting around submerged brush, and Callville Bay, where striped bass are being caught near deeper drop-offs. The Boulder Basin is also worth exploring if you're looking for striped bass action.
With optimal spring conditions and active fish, today is perfect for casting your line. Tight lines out there, and be sure to respect the lake’s regulations and clean up after your catch!