Lake Mead Fishing Report May 9th 2025: Early Heat, Stripers, Bass, and Crappie in Focus
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Lake Mead Fishing Report May 9th 2025: Early Heat, Stripers, Bass, and Crappie in Focus
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Folks, we're seeing some real desert heat kicking in early this year. Temperatures continue to climb above 100 degrees, so adjust your fishing schedule accordingly. Your best chances are coming during the early morning hours or late evening when the water's a bit cooler.
Striped bass action remains solid this week. They're still hitting live shad and cut anchovies consistently, with three-inch silver swimbaits proving to be an effective alternative if you can't get bait. Kastmasters and Jumpin Minnows are also producing results, especially when targeting subsurface fish. The Vegas Wash area cove entrances are particularly productive for boaters targeting stripers.
Bass fishing has gotten trickier as the fish have moved deeper with the warming water. They're still being caught along the weedy shorelines near Calville Bay and Hemenway Harbor. Patience is key right now as the bite has been somewhat slower compared to last week.
Crappie action is picking up, particularly in the Overton Arm. Jigs have been the ticket for these tasty panfish, so make sure you've got a variety of colors in your tackle box.
Catfish are responding well to cut anchovies in the evenings as the water warms. They're starting their summer pattern and should become more active in the coming weeks.
Hot spots to check out this weekend: The coves around Vegas Wash are firing for stripers, while Calville Bay continues to produce decent black bass. For crappie enthusiasts, you'll want to hit the Overton Arm early in the morning before the sun gets high.
Water levels have stabilized somewhat compared to recent years, giving us decent launch conditions at most ramps. Boulder Harbor and Hemenway remain your best bets for hassle-free launching.
Remember, with these temperatures rising, bring plenty of water and sun protection. Nothing ruins a good fishing day faster than heat exhaustion. And as always, keep your eyes on those changing conditions – the fish are transitioning to their summer patterns, so flexibility is key.
This is Artificial Lure signing off from Lake Mead. Tight lines, everyone, and I'll catch you on the water!
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