There's no better time to get out and experience Nevada's fishing on Lake Mead! While lake levels are down, fishing for certain species of fish on Lake Mead is as good, or even better than it's ever been. With the right information at hand, whether fishing from shore or from a boat, you can have a fun and successful outing at the lake.

Lake Mead is a National Recreation Area, managed by the National Park Service. Nevada Department of Wildlife is responsible for stocking fish in the Nevada portions of the Lake and is also responsible for boating safety on Lake Mead waters. The following links direct you to specific areas of interest on the Lake Mead National Recreation Area web site:

• Lake Mead National Recreation Area HomepageFees
• Fun on the Lake - Lake Mead & Mohave Information
• Lake Mead - Smallmouth Bass Report

Fishing Information & Regulations

A great place to start......View the NDOW Lake Mead Angler Information Guide. This information sheet, updated annually, provides general information about Lake Mead including its history, species of fish found at the lake, directions, stocking and other pertinent information that can help anglers get off on the right foot before setting off on their trip. The fishing season is open year around, any hour of the day or night, except in areas as posted. Limit is 5 trout, 6 largemouth bass, 25 catfish, 15 crappie and 20 striped bass. No limit restriction on other game fish. View the Fishing Regulations brochure. More fishing resources: Fishing Reports Straight from your mouth... Fishing Hot Spots Stocking Updates Lake Mead Angler Information Guide

Boat Ramps

Due to lower lake levels, boat ramps around the lake have recently undergone renovations, once again providing boating access boaters are looking for. Visit the Lake Mead National Recreation Area web site for more information about boater access on Lake Mead.

• Boating Beyond the Boulder Basin - Learn How To Avoid the Crowds

 

Boating Safety

Summer temperatures at times reach 110°F, so carry water and leave a note as to your destination and expected time of return. The lake can at times get very rough, so listen to the weather forecast before boating for any distance, especially in a small craft.

• Boat Nevada. Visit NDOW's boating section on our web site.
  
  
  
• Lake Mead Weather (provided by the Lake Mead National Recreation Area web site)
  
  
• Boating Beyond the Boulder Basin - Learn How To Avoid the Crowds