Lake Mead Fishing Report May 12 2025 - Battling the Heat for Bass Stripers and Crappie
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Lake Mead Fishing Report May 12 2025 - Battling the Heat for Bass Stripers and Crappie
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Weather-wise, we're looking at another hot and dry day with clear skies and just a light breeze – typical desert conditions for this time of year. No tides to worry about here on our inland lake, but water levels have stabilized somewhat after the spring runoff.
Bass fishing continues to be challenging as they've moved deeper with the increasing heat. Most anglers are finding that the largemouth and smallmouth are holding in 15-25 feet of water near structure. Your best bet is to work soft plastics slowly along drop-offs or try deep-diving crankbaits near submerged structure. The morning bite has been best before the sun gets too high.
Stripers remain the hot ticket at Lake Mead right now. They're hitting cut anchovies consistently, especially in the early morning and evening hours. Live shad is working well too if you can net some. For those who prefer artificial lures, three-inch silver swimbaits, Kastmasters, and Jumpin Minnows are producing when targeting subsurface fish. The striper schools are moving around, but the cove entrances in the Vegas Wash area have been particularly productive.
We're also seeing some decent crappie action, particularly in the Overton Arm. Small jigs in white or chartreuse fished around submerged brush are the ticket. Some nice catfish are being taken on cut anchovies as well, especially for night anglers willing to brave the darkness.
For hot spots, I'd recommend trying Calville Bay and Hemenway Harbor for bass – focus on the weedy shorelines during the first and last light. For stripers, the Vegas Wash area continues to produce consistently, particularly at the entrances to coves. Boulder Basin has also been giving up some nice stripers for those working deeper water with vertical presentations.
One final tip for today's heat – make sure you're staying hydrated out there. The desert will suck the moisture right out of you before you know it, especially with the excitement of a good bite.
This is Artificial Lure signing off – tight lines to you all, and I'll see you on the water!
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