04 November 2025
Lake Mead Fishing Report 11/4/2025: Stripers, Bass, Cats & Crappie Bite Steady Amid Drought Conditions
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Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your Lake Mead fishing report for Tuesday, November 4, 2025.
First, let’s talk weather—expect calm, clear skies with sunrise at 6:14 AM and sunset at 4:46 PM. Temps are ranging from the low 50s at dawn, warming to high 70s by early afternoon. Winds are mild, currently out of the northeast at about 6 mph, so it’s prime conditions to be on the water. No tidal changes out here, but the waxing gibbous moon is sitting at 95% illumination, which means those major and minor bite windows are lining up with early morning and mid-afternoon.
Recent angler reports from the Boulder Basin and Echo Bay confirm that **striped bass** are still active and feeding close to points and drop-offs, especially right after sunrise. Most folks have been trolling deeper running **swimbaits** and vertical jigging with silver spoons to match the shad that are balling up in open water. Live shad and anchovies remain the preferred bait, and several boats have seen double-digit numbers just bouncing cut bait near the bottom.
**Largemouth and smallmouth bass** have moved deeper with cooling temps, hanging near submerged brush and rocky ledges at about 15-25 feet. The bite is steady—but finesse presentations perform best. Try a **drop-shot rig** with natural colored plastics, or cast a **green pumpkin Ned rig** along shadow edges. Locals are landing fish up to 3 pounds, mostly in coves on the north side. Don’t forget slow-rolled spinnerbaits; the Colorado River arm’s slight influx of current is stirring up baitfish and the bass are following.
**Catfish** are hitting at dusk, especially below the dam and in Overton Arm. Cut mackerel and stink baits pitched to deep holes will catch both channel and a few flathead cats. Recent hauls include several 5-7 pound fish and one blue cat pushing 12 pounds—all from shore anglers working after sunset.
For panfish, bluegill numbers are low right now, but crappie have surprised a few folks near Government Wash—live minnows under slip bobbers are the ticket.
If you’re chasing trout, the stocking trucks haven’t rolled through in a couple weeks, but try willow cover around Las Vegas Wash with **PowerBait** or **small Kastmasters** on light line. These fish are still catchable, even out of the stocking cycle.
Hotspots worth checking:
- Boulder Basin points—stripers at dawn, bass mid-morning.
- Echo Bay—schooling stripers on shad imitations and the occasional bonus catfish at night.
- Government Wash—best for crappie and a few bass when the sun is high.
With dropping water levels from the ongoing western drought—reminding us that conservation is paramount—expect some shifting shorelines and exposed structure. This opens up some great bank fishing opportunities, especially as the lake continues to shrink around the edges.
Keep your tackle versatile, bring both bait and artificials, and work the wind-protected bays for best results. For the latest conditions and ramp updates, always check the National Park Service bulletins before you launch.
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First, let’s talk weather—expect calm, clear skies with sunrise at 6:14 AM and sunset at 4:46 PM. Temps are ranging from the low 50s at dawn, warming to high 70s by early afternoon. Winds are mild, currently out of the northeast at about 6 mph, so it’s prime conditions to be on the water. No tidal changes out here, but the waxing gibbous moon is sitting at 95% illumination, which means those major and minor bite windows are lining up with early morning and mid-afternoon.
Recent angler reports from the Boulder Basin and Echo Bay confirm that **striped bass** are still active and feeding close to points and drop-offs, especially right after sunrise. Most folks have been trolling deeper running **swimbaits** and vertical jigging with silver spoons to match the shad that are balling up in open water. Live shad and anchovies remain the preferred bait, and several boats have seen double-digit numbers just bouncing cut bait near the bottom.
**Largemouth and smallmouth bass** have moved deeper with cooling temps, hanging near submerged brush and rocky ledges at about 15-25 feet. The bite is steady—but finesse presentations perform best. Try a **drop-shot rig** with natural colored plastics, or cast a **green pumpkin Ned rig** along shadow edges. Locals are landing fish up to 3 pounds, mostly in coves on the north side. Don’t forget slow-rolled spinnerbaits; the Colorado River arm’s slight influx of current is stirring up baitfish and the bass are following.
**Catfish** are hitting at dusk, especially below the dam and in Overton Arm. Cut mackerel and stink baits pitched to deep holes will catch both channel and a few flathead cats. Recent hauls include several 5-7 pound fish and one blue cat pushing 12 pounds—all from shore anglers working after sunset.
For panfish, bluegill numbers are low right now, but crappie have surprised a few folks near Government Wash—live minnows under slip bobbers are the ticket.
If you’re chasing trout, the stocking trucks haven’t rolled through in a couple weeks, but try willow cover around Las Vegas Wash with **PowerBait** or **small Kastmasters** on light line. These fish are still catchable, even out of the stocking cycle.
Hotspots worth checking:
- Boulder Basin points—stripers at dawn, bass mid-morning.
- Echo Bay—schooling stripers on shad imitations and the occasional bonus catfish at night.
- Government Wash—best for crappie and a few bass when the sun is high.
With dropping water levels from the ongoing western drought—reminding us that conservation is paramount—expect some shifting shorelines and exposed structure. This opens up some great bank fishing opportunities, especially as the lake continues to shrink around the edges.
Keep your tackle versatile, bring both bait and artificials, and work the wind-protected bays for best results. For the latest conditions and ramp updates, always check the National Park Service bulletins before you launch.
Thanks for tuning in and be sure to subscribe for all your Lake Mead fishing news. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI