"Exploring Lake Mead's Bountiful Fishing: Stripers, Bass, and Catfish"

If you're planning to hit Lake Mead today, here’s what you need to know:

First off, the weather is expected to be warm, with temperatures soaring above 90 degrees, so make sure to pack plenty of water and sunscreen. Sunrise is at about 6:45 AM, and sunset will be around 6:15 PM, which are the prime times for fishing due to the cooler temperatures.

Lake Mead's water levels are stable, but there's no significant tidal activity to worry about since it's a freshwater lake. However, the early morning and late evening hours are when the fish are most active.

Yesterday, anglers had good success catching striped bass, particularly around Boulder Basin. These stripers are biting well on hard plastics in shad patterns and threadfin shad swimbaits. You can also try using live shad or store-bought anchovies, as they are highly effective for stripers, especially during the cooler hours of dawn and dusk.

Black bass fishing has been slow, but persistent anglers have found some success using topwater poppers and Chatterbaits around Las Vegas Bay and the weedy shorelines near Calville Bay and Hemenway Harbor.

For catfish, Hemenway is a promising spot, with anglers reporting frequent catches using anchovies and corn, especially in the late afternoon.

If you're looking for hot spots, consider the cove entrances in the Vegas Wash area for boating anglers, and the weedy shorelines near Calville Bay and Hemenway Harbor for black bass. Boulder Basin is also a great place to catch stripers using shad swimbaits.

Remember to stay hydrated, wear protective gear, and be mindful of the wind and rough water conditions that can arise on Lake Mead. Good luck out there