Lake Mead: Fishing Spots, Map, and Regulations

Nevada, US

Place
Public
Water
Fresh
Clarity
-
Depth
532 ft.

Lake Mead is a water body with the area of 247 square miles. The lake is well-known because of its great striped bass fishing conditions.

Lake Mead is located in Nevada, US, United States.

If you're planning to go fishing at Lake Mead, it's essential to be aware of the local fishing regulations in US area. These regulations are in place to protect the environment and ensure a sustainable fishing experience.

Here, you can find a detailed fishing map highlighting local fishing spots around Lake Mead, US, United States.

Additionally, a weather and fishing forecast will give you an idea of ideal fishing conditions based on temperature, tides, moon phases, fish activity, and more.

When fishing in US waters, including Lake Mead, anglers often come across species like Black crappie, Bluegill, Brown trout, Channel catfish, Cutthroat trout, as well as many others that inhabit local lakes and rivers.

Fishing regulations in US may change each season. To stay up to date, check the current rules before you go. They define catch limits, maximum allowable fish sizes, and other important rules.

Make sure you also have an active Nevada fishing license before you start your fishing adventure.

Lake Mead fishing map

Discover the Lake Mead fishing map to explore key locations and best fishing spots near Nevada, including the area around 36°9'40.9"N 114°25'35.0"W.

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Lake Mead weather conditions

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Stay updated with real-time conditions to make informed decisions and improve your chances of a successful fishing trip in Nevada, US.

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Fish species to catch in the Lake Mead, Nevada, United States (8)

💡 Fishing Tips & Tricks on Lake Mead

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The daily creel limit for trout at Lake Mead is 5 fish. The daily creel limit for black bass is 6 fish, for catfish - 25 fish and for crappie - 15 fish.
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You can possess no more than 20 striped bass fish 20 inches or bigger in size. There are no limits for striped bass smaller than 20 inches.
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The best time to fish for striped and black bass here is from May to September.
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Use chicken or beef livers and anchovies from May to October to catch channel catfish here.