Lake Mead Fishing Report: Stripers, Bass, and More Biting on the Nevada Side

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to Lake Mead angling pro, comin' at ya from the Nevada side on this crisp December 12th mornin' at 8:29 AM. Weather's lookin' mild today—partly cloudy skies, highs around 55°F, light winds from the northwest at 5-10 mph, perfect for gettin' out there without freezin' your toes off. No tides here in this big ol' desert lake, but water levels are sittin' low at under 15 million acre-feet combined with Powell per Coyote Gulch reports, so mind those shallows. Sunrise was at 6:52 AM, sunset 4:30 PM—plenty of daylight to chase 'em. Fish activity's pickin' up in the cooler water; stripers are schoolin' heavy near the surface, smallmouth bass holdin' on rocky points, and largemouth pushin' into coves. Recent catches? Locals report limits of striped bass up to 20 pounds boated near Boulder Basin, decent smallies in the 2-4 pound range, plus crappie and catfish stackin' up. Willow Springs Marina says the obstacle course is closed till '26, but ramps are open. Best lures right now: drop-shot rigs with 4-inch plastic worms in green pumpkin for bass, or umbrella rigs with white grubs for stripers. Topwater poppers at dawn if they're boilin'. For bait, live shad or anchovies on a Carolina rig can't be beat—thread 'em deep and drift the points. Jigs bouncin' bottom for walleye too. Hit these hot spots: Simpson Bay for stripers crashin' bait balls, and Las Vegas Bay coves for bass huggin' structure. Launch early, stay safe on the water. Thanks for tunin' in, folks—subscribe for more reports! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.