Lake Las Vegas

Lake fishing Nevada · 05:47 - 19:45

Lake Las Vegas is a lake in Nevada. Anglers here fish mainly for Bluegill, Largemouth Bass and Smallmouth Bass.

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Good 62% The bite right now

Top bet: Bluegill Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow

74%

117°

Best day

Mon

74%

117°

Tue

74%

114°

Wed

74%

113°

Thu

74%

108°

Fri

74%

112°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather

Clear sky

Water temp (est.)

83°F

Air temp

94°F

Wind

2 mph

Pressure

29.84 inHg ↓ falling

Clouds

0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Updated 2026-08-01 17:02

Best times today

Dawn 05:02–07:02 Day 07:02–18:30 Dusk 18:30–20:30

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waning gibbous 91% lit

Major period 01:54–03:54 Major period 13:54–15:54 Minor period 20:21–21:51 Minor period 07:56–09:26

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

08:00

94°

09:00

98°

10:00

103°

11:00

107°

12:00

111°

13:00

114°

14:00

116°

15:00

117°

16:00

118°

17:00

117°

18:00

116°

19:00

114°

Likely catch now (12 species)

Bluegill

Lepomis macrochirus

62%

Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees.

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Largemouth Bass

Micropterus salmoides

37%

Water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.

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Smallmouth Bass

Micropterus dolomieu

33%

Bright sky slows things.

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Blue Catfish

Ictalurus furcatus

29%

Slow during the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.

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Channel Catfish

Ictalurus punctatus

27%

Slow during the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

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Common Carp

Cyprinus carpio

27%

Slow during the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.

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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish and Common Carp.

Bluegill fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a float bait for bluegill, the most likely catch right now.

Timing This is a prime window for bluegill at the day. Fish hard now.

Lure Float bait for bluegill: Worm under a float.

Colour Clear water and good light: try natural bait, small earth tones for bluegill.

Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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About this water

Lake Las Vegas is a 320-acre (130 ha) reservoir in Henderson, Nevada, with a 3,592-acre (1,454 ha) developed area around it. The area is sometimes referred to as the Lake Las Vegas Resort. It is being developed by 5 companies including Lake at Las Vegas Joint Venture LLC.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lake Las Vegas?

Popular catches here include Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish, Common Carp, Flathead Catfish and White Bass.

Do you need a fishing license at Lake Las Vegas?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Lake Las Vegas?

Bluegill fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Lake Las Vegas right now?

Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 52%.