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Lake Mead Fishing Report: Stripers Hammering Bait, Bass Seeking Cooler Depths

Lake Mead Fishing Report: Stripers Hammering Bait, Bass Seeking Cooler Depths

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 LAKE MEAD FISHING REPORT - May 19, 2025

Good morning, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Monday morning fishing report for Lake Mead. The sun rose about 5:30 this morning and will set around 7:45 tonight, giving you plenty of daylight to get on the water.

With temperatures already climbing above 100 degrees in recent days, you'll want to plan your fishing early morning or late evening for the most comfortable and productive experience. The water level has been stable, but there's no significant tidal action to report on our inland reservoir.

The big story continues to be the striped bass bite, which has been running hot for the past week. Stripers are absolutely hammering live shad and cut anchovies throughout the lake, particularly at cove entrances in the Vegas Wash area. If you're having trouble finding bait, silver swimbaits around three inches are producing well as an alternative. Don't overlook Kastmasters and Jumpin Minnows for subsurface action too.

Bass fishing remains challenging as the fish have moved deeper with the rising temperatures. The largemouth that were hitting well along shorelines a few weeks ago have now retreated to cooler, deeper water. If you're targeting bass, focus on deeper structure and consider fishing the weedy shorelines near Calville Bay and Hemenway Harbor which have been producing some decent action.

There's also been some crappie action reported in the Overton Arm, with jigs being the presentation of choice, though reports indicate the bite has been sparse. For catfish enthusiasts, cut anchovies are working well in the evenings.

Two hot spots to check out today: Boulder Basin has been consistently producing stripers for those trolling, and Government Wash has seen some good mixed bag action with catfish coming in after sunset.

If you're heading out, be sure to bring plenty of water, sunscreen, and consider a quick stop at the bait shop for fresh anchovies. The locals are finding their best success by focusing on points and underwater humps early, then moving to shaded areas as the sun gets higher.

Remember that these summer-like conditions mean fish are most active during the lower light periods, so adjust your fishing schedule accordingly. Many anglers are launching before sunrise and getting off the water by 10 AM, then returning for the evening bite around 5 PM.

That's the word from Lake Mead today, folks. Tight lines and stay cool out there!

Artificial Lure, signing off until tomorrow.
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