Lake Mead Facts & History
THIS IS WHY YOUR ODDS ARE BETTER ON THE LAKE!
When the last concrete was poured at Boulder Dam on May 29, 1935, 28.5 million acre feet of Colorado River water backed up behind the 727-foot structure. Needless to say, this creates abundant fishing opportunities. Lake Mead boasts over 700 miles of shoreline and waters ranging from shallow back coves populated by largemouth bass, to deep canyons where stripers can be caught in well over 100 feet of water.
Lake Mead consists of two large basins and two river arms. Each area provides unique experiences and the fishing can change dramatically from one end of the lake to the other, some 60 to 80 miles away. The differences can be so dramatic that you can virtually experience a seasonal change running from the stained waters of the Muddy River to the crystal clear waters of the lower basin, where fish can often be seen at 30 to 40 feet below the boat.
The lake contains huge numbers of stripers and, after the spring spawn, there are millions of shad - the main bait fish for the stripers. Huge clouds of fingerling shad bring up large schools of stripers that swim up under the baitfish, attack the shad and then wildly break the surface, making the water appear as though it's boiling. If you keep your boat at moderate cruising speeds, these boils can be spotted from an incredible distance.
The most effective thing to do when you spot this kind of activity is to run right up to the boil, shut down your engine, and throw a topwater lure into the feeding frenzy. This technique can produce incredible strikes and some of the most exciting fishing you'll ever experience. This bite lasts through the heat of July and into the late fall of the year. As the fall wears on, live bait can be caught in the backs of coves, adding a new aspect to the fishing. Now you can fish with live bait and topwater lures and jigging spoons become extremely productive.
During the short desert winters, the stripers are in deep water and can only be caught on bait. A good bite can hang in for the entire winter, and then the cycle begins again.
In addition to the fantastic striper fishing, Lake Mead is one of the most popular areas in the west for largemouth bass tournaments. Spring comes early in the desert, and the spawning season can start as soon as the end of February, sometimes running into the first week of April. This is the time to catch the larger fish in the backs of coves and experience some incredible sight fishing opportunities. As the spring and summer wear on, you can fish with crank baits, topwater lures, and a wide variety of fast moving reaction baits.
If the great striper and largemouth fishing isn't enough to make you happy, the Lake Mead angler can also catch catfish, bluegill, carp and crappie. And there's no need to haul along your own boat or equipment! A great crew of Lake Mead fishing guides is always ready to provide you with excellent fishing opportunities, along with all the top-of-the-line equipment you need.
For a professional Lake Mead information source, call Captain Mike of FishVegas.com at 702-293-6294. You can also check out his website at http://www.fishvegas.com.
When the last concrete was poured at Boulder Dam on May 29, 1935, 28.5 million acre feet of Colorado River water backed up behind the 727-foot structure. Needless to say, this creates abundant fishing opportunities. Lake Mead boasts over 700 miles of shoreline and waters ranging from shallow back coves populated by largemouth bass, to deep canyons where stripers can be caught in well over 100 feet of water.
Lake Mead consists of two large basins and two river arms. Each area provides unique experiences and the fishing can change dramatically from one end of the lake to the other, some 60 to 80 miles away. The differences can be so dramatic that you can virtually experience a seasonal change running from the stained waters of the Muddy River to the crystal clear waters of the lower basin, where fish can often be seen at 30 to 40 feet below the boat.
The lake contains huge numbers of stripers and, after the spring spawn, there are millions of shad - the main bait fish for the stripers. Huge clouds of fingerling shad bring up large schools of stripers that swim up under the baitfish, attack the shad and then wildly break the surface, making the water appear as though it's boiling. If you keep your boat at moderate cruising speeds, these boils can be spotted from an incredible distance.
The most effective thing to do when you spot this kind of activity is to run right up to the boil, shut down your engine, and throw a topwater lure into the feeding frenzy. This technique can produce incredible strikes and some of the most exciting fishing you'll ever experience. This bite lasts through the heat of July and into the late fall of the year. As the fall wears on, live bait can be caught in the backs of coves, adding a new aspect to the fishing. Now you can fish with live bait and topwater lures and jigging spoons become extremely productive.
During the short desert winters, the stripers are in deep water and can only be caught on bait. A good bite can hang in for the entire winter, and then the cycle begins again.
In addition to the fantastic striper fishing, Lake Mead is one of the most popular areas in the west for largemouth bass tournaments. Spring comes early in the desert, and the spawning season can start as soon as the end of February, sometimes running into the first week of April. This is the time to catch the larger fish in the backs of coves and experience some incredible sight fishing opportunities. As the spring and summer wear on, you can fish with crank baits, topwater lures, and a wide variety of fast moving reaction baits.
If the great striper and largemouth fishing isn't enough to make you happy, the Lake Mead angler can also catch catfish, bluegill, carp and crappie. And there's no need to haul along your own boat or equipment! A great crew of Lake Mead fishing guides is always ready to provide you with excellent fishing opportunities, along with all the top-of-the-line equipment you need.
For a professional Lake Mead information source, call Captain Mike of FishVegas.com at 702-293-6294. You can also check out his website at http://www.fishvegas.com.
