Stripers Surge at Lake Mead as Anglers Navigate Desert Heat for Productive Bites
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Stripers Surge at Lake Mead as Anglers Navigate Desert Heat for Productive Bites
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Sunrise this morning came at 5:45 AM with sunset expected around 7:35 PM, giving you a broad window despite the desert heat cranking up fast. We’re seeing mostly sunny skies, calm winds, and daytime temps already clearing 100 degrees by midday. Plan to fish early or late to beat the heat and catch the most active fish. There is no significant tidal swing on Lake Mead since it’s a reservoir, so water level changes are mostly due to releases and inflow, but no rapid changes expected today.
Striped bass are the headline this week. The bite is strong in the Vegas Wash and at the entrances to the main coves, especially early in the morning. Best action comes on live shad and cut anchovies, but if you prefer artificials, three-inch silver swimbaits, Kastmasters, and Jumpin Minnows are all catching fish just below the surface. Anglers have been hauling in stripers mostly in the 3 to 7 pound class, particularly right after sunrise and just before dusk[3][1].
Bass fishing has been trickier since the warm weather has pushed largemouth and smallmouth deeper during the hottest parts of the day. Target the weedy shorelines near Calville Bay and Hemenway Harbor at sunup and sundown. That’s when bass move shallow to feed. Natural-colored plastics like worms and finesse jigs are your best bet for coaxing bites along the weed beds and rocky points[1][3].
Crappie are making an appearance up in the Overton Arm, with jigs doing the most damage around submerged brush. Catfish and more stripers are coming on cut anchovy baits, especially at night or in the cooler hours[1].
This week’s hot spots are Vegas Wash for stripers and Calville Bay along with Hemenway Harbor for bass. If you’re chasing crappie, give the Overton Arm a try.
In summary: Start early, bring plenty of water, and focus on live or cut bait for the big stripers. If you are going with lures, silver swimbaits and Kastmasters are the go-to. For bass, stick with natural plastics and jigs near weedy edges as the light comes up or goes down. Good luck and tight lines out there[3][1].
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