Lake Mead
Lake Mead is a lake in Arizona. Anglers here fish mainly for Striped Bass and Largemouth Bass.
Best day to fish
The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.
Conditions right now
Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.
Best times today
Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.
Feeding times today
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
Likely catch now (2 species)
About the fishing here
Lake Mead, formed behind Hoover Dam, is the largest reservoir in the country by volume, stretching across the Arizona-Nevada desert. Striped bass are the headline fish here, often caught in open water below rocky bluffs, while largemouth bass hold tight to the coves and marinas. The desert heat makes early morning and evening the better fishing windows most of the year. Persistent drought has dropped the lake's surface a long way from its historic high, exposing shoreline that used to sit underwater.
The usual catches here are Striped Bass and Largemouth Bass.
For Striped Bass, the fishing tends to peak around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn 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
Fishing permit
A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:
About this water
Lake Mead is a reservoir formed by the Hoover Dam on the Colorado River in the Southwestern United States. It is located in the states of Nevada and Arizona, 24 mi (39 km) east of Las Vegas. It is the largest reservoir in the US in terms of water capacity. Lake Mead provides water to the states of Arizona, California, and Nevada as well as some of Mexico, providing sustenance to nearly 20 million people and large areas of farmland. Lake Mead fell to its lowest level since its original filling on 7 August 2026 and has reached an elevation of only 1037.31 feet as of 17 October 2026.
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Common questions
What fish can you catch at Lake Mead?
Anglers here regularly land Striped Bass and Largemouth Bass.
Do you need a fishing license at Lake Mead?
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 Mead?
Striped Bass is generally most active around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.
What is biting at Lake Mead right now?
Right now Striped Bass is the most likely catch, at about 97%.