Lake Mead Fishing Report: Beating the Heat, Chasing Bass, Crappie & Stripers

Artificial Lure here with your Lake Mead fishing report for Friday, June 6th, 2025. We’re rolling into another hot June weekend, and the bite’s been dynamic—let’s dive in.

Sunrise hit at 5:21 AM this morning, with sunset set for 8:00 PM. No tides on Lake Mead since it’s a desert reservoir, but the daily wind and water level swings have a similar effect on fish activity. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reported water temps climbing into the low 80s, and daytime highs soaring well over 100°F. That means the best fishing is happening early morning and just before dusk, with the mid-day lull in full force.

Bass fishing has shifted deeper as we move into summer. According to Sportsman’s Warehouse’s June 1st report, both largemouth and smallmouth are hanging on drop-offs and structure between 20 and 30 feet. Drop-shot rigs tipped with creature baits in green pumpkin or watermelon have been money. Deep-diving crankbaits in shad patterns are pulling some nice fish, especially near Calville Bay and Hemenway Harbor. Omnia Fishing’s recent updates confirm that slow-rolled soft swimbaits—3.5–4.5 inch in white or silver—are getting consistent strikes off rock piles and ledges.

Striped bass action has picked up, especially on live shad and cut anchovies. If you’re throwing artificials, three-inch silver swimbaits, Kastmasters, and Jumpin’ Minnows are hot right now. Surface feeding stripers have been blitzing around Boulder Basin early in the morning, so have your topwater lures ready. Glide baits, poppers, and classic Zara Spooks in shad or white remain strong choices—color matching the baitfish is key, so keep those whites and silvers tied on.

Crappie are peaking in the Overton Arm, with anglers scoring them on small jigs under floats around submerged brush.

Catfish are active at night on cut anchovies and stinkbaits, especially at cove mouths and along the Vegas Wash.

For hot spots, hit Hemenway Harbor at sunrise for bass working the weed edges, then move to Calville Bay’s deeper structure as the sun climbs. Overton Arm is your best bet for crappie, while Boulder Basin’s early morning boils are producing quality stripers.

Quick tips: Pick your hours to beat the heat—first light and after dinner are prime. Bring plenty of water, slow your presentation in the midday, and be ready to move deeper as the sun rises. If you’re bank fishing, shady coves and inflow washes are producing best.

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