Lake Mead Fishing Report for May 16, 2025: Bass Struggling, Stripers Biting Hot Podcast Por arte de portada

Lake Mead Fishing Report for May 16, 2025: Bass Struggling, Stripers Biting Hot

Lake Mead Fishing Report for May 16, 2025: Bass Struggling, Stripers Biting Hot

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 Hey there, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Lake Mead fishing report for Friday, May 16, 2025.

The heat's really kicking in now, folks, with temperatures climbing well above 100 degrees. If you're heading out today, you'll want to stick to early morning or late evening fishing. Sunrise was around 5:30 AM, and sunset will be just after 7:30 PM, giving you those golden hours to work with.

The fish have been responding to the heat by moving deeper. The bass bite has been tougher this past week as they've shifted to deeper water. If you're targeting bass, try working the weedy shorelines near Calville Bay and Hemenway Harbor[1].

Stripers are the hot ticket right now. They've been hitting best on live shad and cut anchovies – those anchovies are always a winner at Lake Mead[4]. For those without live bait, three-inch silver swimbaits are producing solid results. Don't forget your Kastmasters and Jumpin Minnows for those subsurface fish[1].

Some decent crappie action is happening up in the Overton Arm if you're working jigs in that area[1]. The catfish have also been biting on cut anchovies, particularly for shore anglers.

If you're taking the boat out, focus on the cove entrances in the Vegas Wash area – that's where folks have been having the most luck lately[1]. The water levels are still down from historical averages, so watch those submerged hazards.

For you hot spot hunters, I'd recommend two places today: first, the coves around Callville Bay in the early morning – work those weedy edges with plastic worms or small crankbaits for bass. Second, try Boulder Basin for stripers – drift with anchovies or shad about 30-40 feet down.

No specific tidal report since Lake Mead's a reservoir, but water releases from Hoover Dam can affect fishing conditions, so keep that in mind.

The locals have been saying the bite's been a bit finicky with this heat, so patience is key. Bring plenty of water and sunscreen 'cause that desert sun doesn't mess around.

That's all for today's report. Remember, the worst day fishing still beats the best day working! This is Artificial Lure signing off until next time. Tight lines, everyone!
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