Lake Mead Nevada fishing forecast
Lake Mead Nevada is a freshwater fishing spot in Nevada/Arizona, United States. Anglers here target Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass. The most productive months are typically March, April, May, June, September, October, November.
Today’s verdict
Ranks #365 of 409 spots FishRadar scored worldwide today
Trending down — 10 points below this spot’s 7-day average
Score confidence ±12 points, from 6 live signals
The statistical model disagrees with the physics model here today — treat this score with extra caution.
Current conditions
| Sea surface temp | 21.3 °C |
|---|---|
| Wind | 22 km/h from SW, gusting 40 km/h |
| Pressure | 1011 hPa |
| Cloud cover | 100% |
| Chlorophyll | 5.57 mg/m³ |
| Salinity | 0.0 PSU |
| UV index | 0 |
| Wind sea | 0.0 m |
| Ground swell | 0.0 m at 0 s |
The water is running true to season — within a few tenths of the October average of 21.3 °C for this location. The water is mixed to about 45.0 m, so surface temperature carries well down the water column.
Updated 1 h ago.
What the score means at Lake Mead Nevada
Lake Mead Nevada currently scores 56 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 21.3 °C. 6 forecast signals are active in this score.
- Water temperature +15.0
- how close the water is to this species mix’s comfort band
- Barometric pressure +4.4
- falling pressure often triggers feeding
- Wind +4.1
- surface chop, oxygen and bait drift
- Pre-storm bite +2.4
- the classic feed before heavy weather
- Moon phase +2.3
- lunar feeding rhythm
- Gust factor +1.6
- gustiness versus steady wind
What’s biting now
The model expects today: largemouth-bass, smallmouth-bass, flathead-catfish, yellow-bullhead, white-crappie, green-sunfish, spotted-gar, longnose-gar
Bite windows
Best months for Lake Mead Nevada:
Score history at this spot
30 days tracked at this exact location
Best recent day: 2026-09-29, 76/100
10 day(s) at 70+ in the tracked period
+5 points vs the same day last week
About this spot
Lakes have no tide, so target structure, drop-offs, and seasonal thermoclines where fish concentrate by depth and temperature.
Access & shore
Fishable from shore · beach
What you can catch
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Morone saxatilis
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Micropterus salmoides
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Micropterus dolomieu
Best months by species at Lake Mead Nevada
| Striped BassMorone saxatilis | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Largemouth BassMicropterus salmoides | ||||||||||||
| Smallmouth BassMicropterus dolomieu |
Typical months; local seasons and closures apply.
Local regulations
| Species | Bag limit | Min size | Open season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Largemouth BassCR 25-16, Clark County — Lake Mead | 6/day, 12 in possession | — | Jan 1 – Dec 31 |
| Lake Mead figures. Nevada sets limits by county: the Clark County general limit is 15 warmwater game fish of which not more than 10 may be black bass, and Lake Mead has its own entry of 6 black bass daily / 12 in possession. "Black bass" means largemouth and smallmouth combined. | |||
| Smallmouth BassCR 25-16, Clark County — Lake Mead | 6/day, 12 in possession | — | Jan 1 – Dec 31 |
| Lake Mead figures, and the 6-fish limit is COMBINED with largemouth bass — Nevada regulates them together as "black bass", not separately. | |||
| Striped BassCR 25-16, Clark County — Lake Mead | — | — | Jan 1 – Dec 31 |
| NO DAILY LIMIT at Lake Mead and Lake Mohave. CR 25-16 states plainly: "No limit on striped bass and other game fish." Nevada manages Colorado River striped bass as over-abundant. | |||
Licensing:
- freshwater-recreational — residents Resident adult (18+) $40 per year. Youth combination 12–17 $15. One-day permit $9, consecutive day $3., non-residents Non-resident adult (18+) $80 per year. Youth combination 12–17 $15. One-day permit $18, consecutive day $7.
FishRadar regulations are summaries for informational purposes only. Nevada sets fishing limits BY COUNTY and then by individual water, not statewide — the figures here are the Clark County and Lake Mead entries from Board of Wildlife Commissioners regulation CR 25-16, and they do not apply elsewhere in Nevada. Pyramid Lake is Paiute tribal water outside NDOW jurisdiction and requires a tribal permit. Always check CR 25-16 for the county and water you are fishing, and confirm with NDOW before you fish.
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Frequently asked questions
What fish can you catch at Lake Mead Nevada?
Anglers at Lake Mead Nevada target Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass and Smallmouth Bass.
When is the best time to fish Lake Mead Nevada?
The most productive months at Lake Mead Nevada are typically March, April, May, June, September, October, November.
What is the fishing forecast for Lake Mead Nevada right now?
Lake Mead Nevada currently scores 56 out of 100, based on live ocean and weather conditions — see the full breakdown on this page.
Can you fish Lake Mead Nevada from shore?
Yes — Lake Mead Nevada is fishable from shore (beach).
Is the thermocline set up at Lake Mead Nevada right now?
Not strongly right now — the water column is fairly mixed, so fish are less depth-locked.
Fishing guides for this spot
- How to Catch Striped BassHow to Catch Largemouth BassBest Time of Day to Fish
Forecasts, not guarantees — check local rules before you fish.