Lake Mead Fishing Report: Reeling in Spring's Bounty

Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Lake Mead fishing report for March 16, 2025. We've got a beautiful day ahead of us with sunny skies and temperatures reaching the mid-70s. Sunrise was at 6:15 AM and sunset will be at 6:45 PM, giving us plenty of daylight hours on the water. No tides to worry about on this landlocked lake, but keep an eye on those water levels - they've been slowly rising with the recent rains. Fish activity has been picking up as we move into spring. Largemouth and smallmouth bass are starting to move into shallower waters, especially in the early mornings and late evenings. Striped bass are still hanging deep but are becoming more active. This past week, anglers have been having good luck with largemouth in the 2-4 pound range, with a few 5-pounders mixed in. Stripers in the 5-10 pound class have been common, with reports of a few 20+ pounders being landed. Crappie fishing has also been decent, with good numbers of 10-12 inchers being caught. For bass, soft plastics like worms and creature baits in green pumpkin or watermelon colors have been productive. Jigs and spinnerbaits are also working well. For stripers, try trolling with deep-diving crankbaits or jigging spoons in 30-50 feet of water. Live shad or anchovies are still the top bait for stripers if you're going the live bait route. A couple of hot spots to check out: The Overton Arm has been producing some nice largemouth, especially around submerged brush and rock piles. For stripers, try the deep water near Callville Bay or Boulder Basin. Remember to stay safe out there and keep an eye on those changing water levels. Tight lines, everyone! This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.