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Lake Mead

Nevada, United States

4.5Β·655 catches

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Lake Mead fishing reports

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Smallmouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

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25 days ago

Striped bass

2 in Β· 2 lb

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29 days ago

Channel catfish

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General info

Lake Mead is a lake located in Clark County, Nevada, United States. It is most popular for fishing Striped bass, Largemouth bass, and Smallmouth bass.

Location

36Β°01β€²58.4β€³N 114Β°43β€²33.6β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Lake Mead, NV

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Nevada can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of May 6, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Lake Mead fishing

Lake Mead is a lake located in Clark County, Nevada, United States. Its coordinates are:
36Β°01β€²58.4β€³N 114Β°43β€²33.6β€³W
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