Lake Mead, Nevada Fishing Report Today

Name’s Artificial Lure, checking in with your Lake Mead fishing rundown.We don’t worry about tides here, but water is still low and clear overall, with a light stain on wind‑blown points. Overnight temps have been chilly, but afternoons have been warming into the high 50s to low 60s with light north to northeast winds and high pressure settling in. Sunrise is right around 6:45 a.m., with sunset near 4:30 p.m., so that first hour of light and the last 60–90 minutes are your prime windows.Striper activity has picked up with the cooler water. Local reports out of Boulder Harbor and Hemenway show steady catches of school‑size stripers, mostly 1–4 pounds, with a few bigger fish pushing 8–10 when the shad bunch up. The bite has been best just before sunup and again mid‑morning when light chop stacks bait on windward points. Anglers soaking cut anchovies on dropper rigs in 40–80 feet are still putting good numbers in the box, but the folks chasing birds and graphing bait balls are doing better on artificials.Largemouth and smallmouth are in classic winter mode: tighter to rock, slower to chase, but still very catchable. The smallies are coming off bluff ends and chunk rock in 15–35 feet, with most fish in the 1–2 pound range and a few 3s mixed in. Largemouth reports have been scattered but steady around brush, old flooded structure, and the backs of coves with deeper water nearby.Best producers right now:- For stripers: • **Cut anchovies** and sardines on a simple dropper loop or Carolina rig, 1–2 oz weight, leader 18–30 inches. • **Jigging spoons** (¾–1 oz), white, chrome, or shad patterns, yo‑yoed vertically under birds or over marked bait. • **Soft jerkbaits and flukes** on ¼–⅜ oz heads, counted down and burned through active schools.- For bass: • **Drop‑shot** with 4–6" worms in natural shad, morning dawn, and green pumpkin, fished painfully slow on main‑lake points. • **Ned rigs** and small tube jigs on 1/10–¼ oz heads dragged across rock for smallmouth. • **Football jigs** in brown/purple or green pumpkin with a craw trailer for the better largemouth bites in 20–35 feet. • On calm, sunny afternoons, a **suspending jerkbait** worked with long pauses over 10–20 feet is stealing a few bonus fish.If you’re running for stripers, two classic hot spots right now:- **Boulder Basin / Hemenway to Boulder Harbor line** – Watch for birds diving on shad and watch your graph; the schools are moving, but when you land on them you can boat a dozen quick. - **Around the Hoover Dam / intake towers and the Saddle Island area** – Deep water, current, and bait make this a consistent winter striper zone; vertical spoons and cut bait both shine.For bass, a couple of solid choices:- **Gregg’s Basin** – Rocky points and walls with access to deep water are holding a mix of smallies and largemouth; work slow plastics along the breaks. - **Temple Bar area** – Clearer water and classic structure; target steep rocky shorelines and secondary points with drop‑shots and jigs.Overall, expect fewer but better‑quality bites if you slow down for bass, and more action and numbers if you lean into the striper game with bait and spoons. Dress for the morning chill, keep an eye on the wind forecasts, and give yourself time to fish those prime low‑light windows.Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss the next report. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

This is Artificial Lure with your Lake Mead fishing report.We don’t worry about tides out here in the desert, but we *do* watch the weather and the moon. With stable high pressure over southern Nevada and light north–northeast winds early, the lake is calm this morning, with a bit more chop expected by midday as the breeze picks up. Skies are mostly clear and it’s a classic cool early‑winter pattern, which usually pushes fish a little deeper but keeps the bite consistent once the sun gets up.Sunrise over Mead came a little after 6:40 local time, with sunset just before 4:30 this evening, so you’ve got a short window of low‑light feeding at each end of the day. FishingReminder’s solunar forecast for the Henderson area shows the better bite lining up late morning and again mid‑afternoon, instead of at dawn, which matches what locals have been seeing this week.According to the Lake Mead, Nevada Fishing Report Today podcast and other local chatter, the early‑winter pattern is locked in: - **Striped bass** are holding 40–80 feet down, with better numbers where there’s a little current or wind push. School fish have been running 1–4 pounds, with a few bigger models coming off deeper humps. - **Largemouth and smallmouth** are sliding off the bank to 20–35 feet on rock and ledges. Fewer bites than fall, but better quality when you connect. - **Catfish** are still picking up cut bait in 30–50 feet on flats near drop‑offs. Recent reports from Nevada Fish Reports and local guides around Boulder Basin and the Overton Arm say anglers trolling for stripers are still putting 10–25 keepers in the box on a good half‑day when they stay on the bait and adjust depth. Schoolie fish are smaller up the Overton, but more consistent; Boulder has a better shot at a bigger striper.Best lures right now: - For **stripers**: - Deep‑diving shad cranks and 4–5 inch soft plastic swimbaits on 1– to 1.5‑ounce jigheads, slow‑rolled at the depth you’re marking fish. - Umbrella rigs with pearl or shad‑colored plastics when birds and surface activity give away the schools. - For **bass**: - Football jigs in brown, green pumpkin, or craw patterns dragged painfully slow on rocky points. - Drop‑shot worms and small shad‑style plastics for suspended smallmouth off bluff walls and submerged structure. Best bait: - **Stripers**: anchovies are still king. Fish them on a drop‑shot or simple Carolina rig straight under the boat, set just above the marks on your graph. - **Cats**: cut anchovy, chicken liver, or shrimp on the bottom on gentle flats just off the river channel. Couple of hot spots to circle on your map: - **Boulder Basin / Hemenway to Boulder Beach** – Good concentrations of shad and schoolie stripers. Troll the river channel edges, then stop and drop anchovies when you see solid marks stacked on the graph. - **Overton Arm near Echo Bay** – Less traffic, cooler water, and active stripers pushing bait onto points and submerged humps. Bass anglers have been quietly doing well there with jigs and drop‑shots in 25–35 feet. Work your baits slow, trust your electronics, and don’t be afraid to move until you’re over bait and arcs. Once you find them, Mead will still fill a cooler in winter.Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a report.This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

This is Artificial Lure with your Lake Mead fishing report.Out here we don’t worry about tides – Mead’s a reservoir – but we *do* watch wind, water level, and light. The Bureau of Reclamation and local marinas are still reporting low but fairly stable levels, so fish are pushed to breaks, channel edges, and any chunk rock that holds bait.Weather-wise, the Vegas valley forecast calls for cool mornings in the 40s–50s, afternoons in the 60s, with light north to northeast breeze and clear skies. Sunrise is right around 6:45 a.m., sunset about 4:30 p.m., giving you a tight low‑light window when the bite has been best.Stripers are the main story. According to recent Lake Mead Fishing Report Today updates on Spreaker, anglers are still picking up schoolie stripers in 20–60 feet around points and submerged humps, with a mix of 1–4 pound fish and the occasional 6–8 pounder. Boils are mostly done, so it’s a down‑rod and graph game now: watch for tight bait balls and “spaghetti” arches glued to the breaks.Largemouth and smallmouth are in classic winter haunts — steep 45‑degree banks, bluff walls, and ledges close to deep water. You’re not going to rack up summer numbers, but a 6–10 fish day with a couple in the 2–3 pound class is realistic if you slow down.Best lures right now:- For stripers: • White or pearl **umbrella rigs** with 3–4 inch swimbaits • 1–1.5 oz **spoons** and silver **blade baits** yo‑yoed off the bottom • Medium running **crankbaits** in shad or chrome early and late- For bass: • Green pumpkin or brown **finesse jigs** with small craw trailers • **Drop‑shot** with morning dawn or shad‑pattern worms • 3–4 inch **swimbaits** slow rolled along rock and ledgesBest bait:- Live or frozen **anchovies** on a dropper loop for stripers, especially off points and in the old river channel.- Nightcrawlers or small minnows for kids’ action around marinas and rocky pockets.A couple of local hot spots to key on:- **Boulder Basin / Hemenway area**: Work the points and canyon mouths early, then slide deeper and vertical jig once the sun gets up. Good mix of stripers and smallmouth.- **Temple Bar and the Virgin Basin edges**: Long points and island tops dropping into the old river channel are holding winter stripers and some decent largemouth. Idle and graph until you see bait; don’t fish empty water.General pattern: start on wind‑blown rock with moving baits at first light, then back off to 30–60 feet and fish slow and vertical once the sun hits the walls. Light line, natural shad or craw colors, and patience are the difference between a long boat ride and a solid box of fish.Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss the next report.This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to Lake Mead angling pro, comin' at ya from the Nevada side on this crisp December 12th mornin' at 8:29 AM. Weather's lookin' mild today—partly cloudy skies, highs around 55°F, light winds from the northwest at 5-10 mph, perfect for gettin' out there without freezin' your toes off. No tides here in this big ol' desert lake, but water levels are sittin' low at under 15 million acre-feet combined with Powell per Coyote Gulch reports, so mind those shallows. Sunrise was at 6:52 AM, sunset 4:30 PM—plenty of daylight to chase 'em.Fish activity's pickin' up in the cooler water; stripers are schoolin' heavy near the surface, smallmouth bass holdin' on rocky points, and largemouth pushin' into coves. Recent catches? Locals report limits of striped bass up to 20 pounds boated near Boulder Basin, decent smallies in the 2-4 pound range, plus crappie and catfish stackin' up. Willow Springs Marina says the obstacle course is closed till '26, but ramps are open.Best lures right now: drop-shot rigs with 4-inch plastic worms in green pumpkin for bass, or umbrella rigs with white grubs for stripers. Topwater poppers at dawn if they're boilin'. For bait, live shad or anchovies on a Carolina rig can't be beat—thread 'em deep and drift the points. Jigs bouncin' bottom for walleye too.Hit these hot spots: Simpson Bay for stripers crashin' bait balls, and Las Vegas Bay coves for bass huggin' structure. Launch early, stay safe on the water.Thanks for tunin' in, folks—subscribe for more reports! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

This is Artificial Lure with your Lake Mead fishing report.We don’t worry about tides out here in the desert, just water level and weather. According to the National Weather Service, we’re looking at cool, clear winter conditions around Mead today, light winds under 10 mph, highs in the 50s to low 60s and chilly nights in the 30s. Sunrise is right around 6:40 a.m., with sunset near 4:30 p.m., so your prime bites are that first hour of light and the last hour before dark.Lake Mead is low but stable, which has the fish pushed to edges, breaks, and any remaining structure with quick access to deep water. Nevada Department of Wildlife and local shop chatter say the **striped bass** bite has been steady but not on fire: a mix of schoolie fish in the 1–4 lb range with the occasional 8–12 lb slug coming from deeper water on bait.Best bite windows for stripers have been mid‑morning when the light gets up enough to push shad, and again right before sunset. Anglers soaking **cut anchovies** or sardines on dropper rigs are still putting the most meat in the cooler. If you like to throw hardware, slow‑rolled **1–1½ oz white or pearl swimbaits**, silver Kastmasters, and small umbrella rigs with shad‑style plastics have been drawing hits when you mark bait balls on your graph.**Largemouth and smallmouth bass** are in that classic winter funk but still very catchable if you slow down. Local reports point to fish holding in 20–40 feet off rocky points and along old ledges. Best producers have been **green pumpkin or brown football jigs**, 3–4" dropshot worms in natural shad or smoke, and small finesse swimbaits crawled painfully slow along the bottom. Think rocks, chunk bank, and any bit of wood you can still find in the water.A few folks picking at **stripers and the odd catfish** at night around marinas with submersible lights and cut bait. If you’re out after dark, dress warm and watch that wind; it can come up quick out of nowhere on Mead.A couple of local hot spots to keep in mind:- **Boulder Harbor / Hemenway area** – Consistent winter striper action, especially for bait anglers. Work the edges of the old river channel and look for birds dipping.- **Government Wash** – Good bank and boat access. Schoolie stripers cruising breaks and the occasional smallmouth off the rocky points. Early and late with a white swimbait or spoon can be money.If you’re shore‑bound, bring a couple rods: one soaking anchovies on a slider for stripers, and another to fan‑cast a spoon or swimbait. Boat anglers should watch the graph and don’t be afraid to move until you mark bait and arches stacked 20–60 feet down.That’s the Lake Mead rundown from Artificial Lure. Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss the next report. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Name’s Artificial Lure, checking in with your Lake Mead fishing report.No tides to worry about here on the desert reservoir, but water levels are still low and creeping down again after that brief bump from fall rains, according to Colorado River managers. Mornings are cool and crisp, warming fast by midday with light winds; plan on layers and expect clear, bright skies to push fish deeper once the sun gets up.Sunrise is right around 6:40 a.m. with sunset near 4:30 p.m., so the bite window is tight. The best activity has been first light to about 9 a.m., then again the last hour of daylight when the shadows stretch and the lake calms.Striper fishing has stayed steady, not wild, with most boats reporting a half‑dozen to a dozen schoolies, plus the odd fish in the 5–8 pound class. Anglers working deeper water near the river channel and main-lake points have been doing best. Largemouth and smallmouth are a bit sluggish but still chewing if you slow down and stay in contact with the rocks.Best producers for **stripers**:- 1/2– to 1‑ounce white or chrome jigging spoons worked vertically over 40–80 feet.- Pearl or shad-color soft plastics on 1/2‑ounce jig heads, dropped to marks on the graph.- Casting 4–5 inch swimbaits in shad patterns when you see birds or surface boils.For **bass**, think subtle:- Green pumpkin or brown football jigs in 20–35 feet on rocky structure.- Drop-shot worms in natural shad or watermelon, fished painfully slow.- Medium-diving crankbaits in craw or ghost shad when the wind kicks up a little chop.Bait guys are still putting fish in the box with frozen anchovies on a dropper loop for stripers. Use light fluorocarbon leaders if the lake lays flat and clear. Night fishing around lighted marinas with anchovies or small shad-imitation plastics can be sneaky good when boat traffic dies.Couple of local hot spots to check:- **Hemenway / Boulder Basin**: Good for schoolie stripers early, plus a mix of largemouth along the rocky breaks and marina edges.- **The Narrows up toward the Virgin Basin**: Work the channel drops and points for better‑grade stripers and smallmouth; watch your electronics and stay on those bait balls.With reservoir storage back near crisis-era lows again, clear water and spooky fish are the rule. Long casts, lighter line, and natural colors will get you more bites than power fishing right now.Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a trip report. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Mornin’ folks, Artificial Lure here with your Lake Mead fishing report. If you’re headin’ out today, bundle up – it’s chilly on the water, especially early. Sunrise is around 6:45 AM and sunset’s just after 4:30 PM, so you’ve got a short window to make the most of the light.The weather’s been cold but mostly clear, with light winds out of the north. No big storms rollin’ in, so conditions should stay fishable. Lake Mead’s water temps are hoverin’ in the low 50s, which means stripers and bass are slowin’ down but still feedin’ – just not as aggressive as they were in fall.Tides aren’t a big factor here since we’re landlocked, but water levels are still low. The lake’s way below full pool, so a lot of the old spots are now way out in the open. That said, the recent rains and runoff in the Colorado River Basin have helped stabilize storage in Lake Powell and Mead, so we’re not dropping as fast as we were last year.Stripers are the name of the game right now. Anglers are catchin’ decent numbers of slot-sized fish, mostly in the 18- to 24-inch range, with a few bigger ones mixed in. Most are suspended in deeper water, 40 to 70 feet down, especially near drop-offs and points. Smallmouth and largemouth bass are still active too, but they’re huggin’ deeper structure and brush piles, not up shallow like they were in summer.Best bite’s been early and late – first hour after sunrise and the last hour before dark. Midday’s tougher, but if you find a school, they’ll stay on the bite for a while.For stripers, live shad is still the gold standard if you can get it. If not, big swimbaits and umbrella rigs are workin’ well on the downlines. Deep-divin’ crankbaits in shad patterns are producin’ too, especially along the main lake points and near the old river channels.Bass are respondin’ to finesse stuff – shaky heads, drop shots, and small jigs around rock piles and submerged trees. Slow-rollin’ a white or chartreuse spinnerbait along the edges can also trigger a reaction bite.Two hot spots to try: First, the Overton Arm, especially around the old railroad trestle and the deeper flats near the mouth. That’s where a lot of the shad are stackin’ up, and stripers are right behind them. Second, the Boulder Basin side near the dam – fish the ledges and points in 50 to 70 feet, and don’t be afraid to go deep with downlines and heavy jigs.If you’re on the water, keep an eye on your electronics. Find the bait, and you’ll find the fish. And remember, it’s cold – dress for it and stay safe.Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss a bite. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Alright, listen up, folks. This is Artificial Lure, and I’m here to give you the straight scoop on Lake Mead this morning. If you’re thinking about getting out there today, you’re gonna want to hear this.First things first, weather’s looking pretty decent for a December day. We’re sitting in the low 50s right now, headed up into the upper 50s to low 60s by afternoon. Light winds out of the north, nothing that’s gonna blow you off the water. Sky’s partly cloudy, so don’t expect full sun, but it’s not a gloomy mess either. Sunrise was just before 7 this morning, and sunset’s coming around 4:45, so you’ve got a solid daylight window if you’re planning a full day.Now, the water’s cold. We’re talking upper 50s to low 60s depending on where you are and how deep you’re fishing. That means the fish are slowing down and dropping deeper. Stripers and smallmouth bass are the main game right now, and they’re adjusting their depths as the early winter pattern sets in.Stripers are still active, but they’re not up in the shallows like they were in fall. You’re gonna find them suspended or near structure in 25 to 45 feet of water. Recent reports say anglers are catching decent numbers of stripers in the 3- to 8-pound range, mostly on the main lake side near the old river channels and drop-offs. Smallmouth are holding tight to rock piles, points, and ledges, especially where there’s some current or a little bit of wind chop.Best bite windows today are going to be early morning and late afternoon, right around those solunar periods. The moon’s in a decent phase for fishing, so don’t sleep on that late afternoon bite.For lures, crankbaits are still producing, especially deep-diving models in shad patterns. If you’re targeting stripers, try big swimbaits or umbrella rigs around the deeper humps and points. Smallmouth are responding well to finesse stuff right now — drop shot rigs, small jigs, and Ned rigs in green pumpkin or brown craw colors. Don’t be afraid to slow it down; these fish are cold and not chasing hard.Live bait is still king for stripers. Threadfin shad are working great, especially when you’re anchoring up or slow trolling along the drop-offs. For smallmouth, small live shiners or even nightcrawlers on a drop shot or split shot rig will get you bit.Two hot spots to consider today: First, the Overton Arm area, especially around the old river channel and the deeper points near the mouth. That’s been a consistent striper producer lately. Second, the Boulder Basin side, around the rock piles and points near the main lake. That’s where a lot of the smallmouth are staging, and you can often catch both species in the same area.Get your gear ready before you leave the dock, and don’t forget a warm layer — it’s cold out there in the morning.Thanks for tuning in. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Artificial Lure here with your Lake Mead fishing rundown, straight from the desert shoreline to your speakers.Lake Mead is sitting low but stable, and that’s kept the bite pretty predictable for early December. Mornings start off chilly and calm, with light winds and clear skies, then pick up breeze and a little chop in the afternoon. Figure sunrise around the mid‑6 o’clock hour and sunset late in the 4 o’clock range, so your prime windows are first light until the sun gets up over the basin and then that last 90 minutes of daylight when the shadows run long against the canyon walls.No real tide out here in the desert, but water level changes from dam operations can nudge fish shallower or deeper over the day, so pay attention to new bathtub rings on the rocks and fresh weed lines. When the lake is dropping, fish pull off the bank to the first break; when it’s steady, they’ll nose up to chunk rock and points and graze on shad right against the edge.Striper action has been the headline lately, with schoolie fish running from about 2 to 6 pounds and some bigger ones mixed in for the early risers. The most consistent pattern has been chasing birds and graphing bait balls in 40 to 80 feet, then dropping spoons or small swimbaits right through the marks. Anglers working deeper flats are putting good numbers in the boat by vertical‑jigging slab spoons and heavy blade baits once the sun gets higher.Largemouth and smallmouth are more of a grind but worth it if you slow down and fish methodically. You’re looking at fewer bites, but many of them are solid keepers, especially around steeper rocky structure and submerged points. Think classic winter spots: transitions from chunk rock to gravel, the edges of old river channels, and any wood that still has some depth under it.Best producers on the artificial side have been:- 3 to 4 inch shad‑style swimbaits on 1/4 to 1/2 oz heads, slow‑rolling through suspended fish.- Silver and white jigging spoons, worked with short, sharp hops just off the bottom or through schools.- Medium diving crankbaits and jerkbaits in ghost shad or craw colors for bass along rocky points and ledges.- Football jigs with green pumpkin trailers crawled painfully slow on the bottom for smallmouth.For bait, it’s hard to beat:- Cut anchovies or sardines on dropper loops for stripers, especially near the dam and main‑lake basins.- Live shad when you can net them at first light, fished on downlines or free‑lined around boils and steep breaks.- Nightcrawlers or small pieces of shrimp on light line for a mixed bag of catfish and the occasional bonus bass.A couple of local hot spots to circle on the map: down by Hoover Dam and the Boulder Basin has been a striper factory, especially around the deeper humps and the intake tower area when the current is moving. Up‑lake, the Overton Arm and the points around Temple Bar have been steady for both stripers and smallmouth when the wind stacks bait on the windward side. If you want to stay closer to ramps, the Boulder Beach area and Hemenway can kick out fish all day if you’re willing to follow the bait with your electronics.Overall, expect fewer but better quality bites in the middle of the day and more numbers right at dawn and dusk, especially if you can stick with it through the chill and trust your graph. Keep your presentations slow, natural, and close to the bait, and Lake Mead will still treat you right, even in low water and winter light.Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a report from the desert blue. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Hey there, folks! This is Artificial Lure coming at you with your Lake Mead fishing report for Thursday, December 4th, 2025.Let's jump right into what's happening out here on the water. Lake Mead is absolutely firing right now, and here's why you need to pay attention. As of January 1st, Nevada's making a major move—they're removing the 20-fish daily limit on striped bass over 20 inches. That means unlimited striped bass if you've got the skills to back it up. This regulation change is huge because the research shows striped bass populations won't take a hit since their growth depends way more on food availability than harvest rates.Right now in early December, conditions are dialed in. Water temperatures are dropping, and that means your striped bass are positioning themselves to feed actively. Live bait and sassy shad are your bread and butter here at Lake Mead. The action's picking up as water temps cool off and these fish start feeding more frequently. You'll want to focus on main lake points and deep structure—think 20 to 25 feet of water. Keep your eyes peeled for surfacing fish throughout the day, especially along deeper river channels where the big ones like to hunt.For lures, blade baits are supposedly dominating right now for lethargic fish, and spinnerbaits are producing seriously. Don't overlook swimbaits and slabs either—they're still pulling in quality stripers and whites. Punch bait and whole gizzard shad work fantastic for catfish in the backs of ditches and on flats in 18 to 30 feet of water.Your hot spots? Lake Mead's entire system is prime, but focus on areas with good structure and depth transitions. Also check out Lake Mohave nearby—same unlimited striped bass opportunity starting January 1st.December's an incredible time to be out here, folks. Thanks so much for tuning in and don't forget to subscribe for more insider intel. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

# Lake Mead Fishing Report - December 3rd, 2025Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure with your Lake Mead fishing update for today. We're heading into early December, and let me tell you, conditions are shifting out here on the lake.**Weather and Water Conditions**Winter's knocking on the door, and we're dealing with some typical early winter patterns. The lake's cooling down as we move deeper into December, and that's changing fish behavior. Water temps have been dropping, which means the stripers and bass are adjusting their depth zones. Expect some fog rolling in during early mornings—pretty typical this time of year—so get out there early before the lake gets socked in.**Fish Activity and Recent Catches**The stripers have been incredibly active lately. We've seen some real bruisers pulled from these waters recently, including a monster 42-pound Delta striper that was boated just last week. That tells you the trophy potential is definitely here. The fishing's been solid with productive windows throughout the day, especially as we move into midday and afternoon hours.Crankbaits have been producing excellent results on the stripers, particularly the deep-diving 6XD-style plugs in shad and craw patterns. These baits are reaching depths of 22 to 24 feet where the stripers are staging. Live minnows paired with light braid-to-fluorocarbon setups have also been working great for suspended fish roaming offshore.**Best Techniques and Baits**For bait options, live herring, mackerel, anchovies, and shad are your go-to choices. Stripers are picky predators, so having fresh live bait makes a real difference. If you're throwing lures, focus on your crankbaits and soft plastics along channel edges. Finesse techniques have been producing too—don't overlook lighter presentations when conditions call for it.Use 7-foot medium-heavy rods spooled with 20 to 30-pound test. The lake's also holding halibut and the occasional catfish, so you might hook into other species while targeting stripers.**Hot Spots**Focus your efforts around the deeper structure areas where bait is concentrated but not stacked too heavy. The west side of the lake has been showing consistent results with good water movement and clean edges. Hit those channel breaks and depth transitions where the stripers are ambushing bait.Thanks so much for tuning in to the Lake Mead report. Make sure to subscribe for daily updates on conditions, and get out there and tight lines. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

# Lake Mead Fishing Report - December 2, 2025Well folks, it's Artificial Lure here with your daily Lake Mead report. Let me break down what you need to know to make today count on the water.**Conditions Today**Lake Mead is sitting at 31% capacity right now, holding steady from last month. We're looking at cool desert conditions this December, which means winter fishing is officially in swing. Sunrise hits around the typical early morning window, and you'll want to be off the water well before sunset. The desert days are short this time of year, so get out there early.**Fish Activity & Recent Catches**Here's the good news—stripers and largemouth bass are actively feeding in December. Lake Mead and Lake Mohave are heating up right now. We've been seeing solid action, especially in the deeper channels and around the coves. Rainbow trout are also in the mix. Don't sleep on the Echo Bay area up on the Overton Arm—that's been producing some consistent action lately.**Best Lures & Bait**For this time of year, I'm throwing artificial lures that mimic natural forage. Swimbaits work excellent when the water temps drop like this. Crankbaits and jigs are money in winter conditions. If you're going traditional, live baitfish will always put fish in the boat. The bite times favor early morning and late afternoon—that's when the major feeding windows open up.**Hot Spots**Lake Mead Marina area is always solid. For something different, try Las Vegas Bay where the shallow water and clear conditions make for good sight-fishing during twilight. The points on either side of beaches often hold structure where bass bunch up in winter.**Water Supply Note**Keep in mind Lake Mead sits two feet lower than last year. That changes some shallow water access, so adjust your spots accordingly.Thanks for tuning in to the report today, folks. Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss tomorrow's update. Get out there and catch some fish!This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

# Lake Mead Fishing Report – December 1st, 2025Hey there, it's Artificial Lure coming to you live from the Nevada desert with your Lake Mead fishing rundown for this Monday morning.**Weather & Conditions**We're looking at some chilly water temps today as we head deeper into December. The afternoon should be a bit warmer than the morning hours, so if you're heading out, plan to fish that afternoon window when things warm up just a touch. That slight temperature bump can make all the difference in getting bites.**Fish Activity & Recent Catches**Stripers and bass are both active right now at Mead. The key thing to remember is that winter fishing requires patience and timing. The fish are bunched up in deeper, tight groups, so once you locate them, you'll have a solid bite. Don't get discouraged if you only catch one or two – sometimes they stop just as quick as they started. When that happens, move to a fresh spot and come back later.**Best Baits & Lures**For stripers, live minnows are producing well. On the artificial side, crankbaits and lipless crankbaits are your bread and butter. Look for clear iridescent shad patterns. If the bite gets tough, drop down to finesse rigs like drop-shots. A tighter wobble works better in this cold water, so your crankbait selection matters.**Hot Spots**Focus on deeper structure in the 20 to 35-foot range near rocky cover and any remaining wood. Sloping points are excellent this time of year – fish like to cruise these areas. Get on banks that get decent sun exposure; even a couple degrees of warmth makes a huge difference.Thanks for tuning in to today's Lake Mead report! Make sure to subscribe for your daily fishing updates and conditions. This has been a quiet please production – for more, check out quiet please dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Artificial Lure here with your Lake Mead fishing report for Sunday, November 30th, 2025. We're heading into the final stretch of fall, and conditions on the lake are shaping up to be pretty solid for anglers willing to get out there.Let's talk about what's happening on the water. Lake Mead is sitting at about 32% capacity—yeah, she's running lean, but don't let that discourage you. The water levels mean you need to pay attention to your GPS and recent reports from locals, but there's still plenty of fish to catch.Weather-wise, we're looking at typical late November conditions. Mornings are chilly, but the sun's climbing higher by midday. We've got sunrise coming at around 6:50 AM and sunset won't hit until about 4:50 PM, so you've got a solid window to work with. No major wind is expected, which means calmer water and better sight-casting opportunities if you're into that.Now for the bite—this is where it gets interesting. While specific recent counts for Lake Mead today are limited in my reports, we're in the sweet spot for largemouth and striped bass activity. The cooling water temperatures are pushing fish to move and feed more aggressively. Trophy trout fishing has been heating up through the fall season, and that momentum carries into late November. Water temperature is dropping, which triggers feeding behavior across the board.Here's what I'd recommend throwing: For stripers and bass, grab your moving baits. Chartreuse hair jigs and swimbaits in white, shad, and rootbeer patterns are money right now. If you're throwing hard baits, squarebills in rootbeer or motor oil colors will pull strikes even in this cold water. Don't sleep on reaction baits—plenty of fish will still crush a fast-moving lure even when the water dips into the 40s.For bait, live shiners and anchovies are your go-to if you prefer that approach. Cut bait works too, especially around deeper structure where the big stripers hang out.Hot spots I'd focus on: Boulder Basin still holds good populations of stripers and largemouths around the deeper channels and rocky structure. Virgin Basin tends to concentrate fish around the deeper drop-offs this time of year. Keep an eye on any visible bait schools—birds will help you find them, and bass will be there feeding.Remember, with the lake at these levels, stick to the main channels and be cautious of shallow areas. Use your electronics and recent local reports to navigate.Thanks for tuning in to the Lake Mead fishing report! Make sure to subscribe for daily updates on conditions and fishing activity. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease.ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

# Lake Mead Fishing Report – November 29, 2025Well folks, this is Artificial Lure coming to you with your Lake Mead late fall fishing report. We're heading into the tail end of November, and let me tell you, conditions are shaping up nicely for some solid action out on the water.**Weather and Light**We're looking at clear skies today with excellent visibility at 23 percent moonlight. Sunrise hit around mid-morning and we've got a solid day of fishing ahead before sunset this evening. The waxing crescent moon is working in our favor, and we're in that sweet spot where the fish should be feeding consistently throughout the day.**Bite Times**Here's what you need to know about today's bite windows. Your major bite time is firing from 3:10 AM through 5:10 AM – if you're an early riser, that's your window. Then we've got another major push from 3:34 PM through 5:34 PM this afternoon. In between, watch for minor activity around 10:58 AM to 12:58 PM and again from 8:10 PM to 10:10 PM if you're planning an evening session.**Fish Activity**Late fall at Lake Mead is prime time for stripers and smallmouth bass. The baitfish are pushed to the surface right now, and you'll want to keep your eyes peeled for boiling schools of shad. When you spot those disturbances, that's your signal – schooling stripers and smallmouth are absolutely crushing topwater presentations in those feeding zones.**What's Working**For lures, topwater plugs are your bread and butter right now. Get yourself some surface action going, especially around those shad schools. If topwater isn't producing, drop down to subsurface swimbaits that mimic the baitfish activity we're seeing. Live bait is always solid – fresh shad will get bit without question.**Hot Spots**I'd point you toward Las Vegas Bay, about 27 kilometers from the main marina – it's got some excellent structure and depth changes that concentrate fish this time of year. Lake Mead Marina area itself is worth checking out. The harbors and marinas create sheltered environments that attract a wide variety of baitfish, which naturally brings in the predators you're after.Get out there and make the most of today's conditions. Thanks for tuning in and don't forget to subscribe for daily updates on what's happening here at Lake Mead.This has been a quiet please production. For more, check out quietplease dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI