Fishin' & Boatin' on Lake Mead
Boat ramp is open - handles 2 boats at a time.
(Photos by Annie)
Construction
at South Cove:
to see the current level.
While the fishing is generally good all year round,
the best fishing on Lake Mead is in April, May and June. At this time
the striped bass, and large and small mouth bass move out of deep water to shallow water
areas that are
better suited for spawning. They will feed on shad, minnows, blue
gill and crawfish found off ledges, points and reefs.
The best spots are where the warm water meets cool water.
Work these areas well, trying
several different spots if necessary. When a large striper
strikes, he can run out a lot of line. Let the drag on your reel do
the work. When he gets close to the boat he may put out a final
strong effort to run again. Net him and the trophy is yours. Trolling, jigging, or bottom fishing with anchovies works well for this large predator of the deep. Large
mouth
and small
mouth bass move
into the shallower areas at this time of year to build their nests and
prepare to spawn. Try to avoid casting a shadow in the clear
shallow water. The shady side of rocks and the area around brush
or dead trees are their favorite hiding places. Place your lure
past the spot you wish to fish and slowly reel it in. Catfish
are
caught on the bottom and most often at night. Still fishing with
either stink bait or worms seems to catch the most fish from the bank or
your boat. Good sized blue gills
can
be taken on small hooks or flies. Trout
which
were once common in Lake Mead, are getting harder to find
because they are a delicacy of the Stripers.
Depending on the water level it
was possible to go
some 30 miles up the canyon from Pierce Ferry. However, the National
Park Service has banned "Personal Water Craft" from going up the Grand
Canyon. At present water level is too low to proceed. For more information Click:
Proud Fisherwoman (5 lbs - 18 1/2 in.) Mine is Bigger than your's
Mine's BIGGER than Both of you !! Egreetta Caerulea (Blue Heron)
A fun Day on the "Lake" Just showing off a bit...
(Photos by Annie)
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