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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 mouth bass move out of deep water to water better suited for spawning.  They will feed on shad, minnows, blue gill and crawfish found off edges, points and reefs.  The best spots are where warm water meets cold water.  

Work the areas where water of different temperatures meets , trying several different spots if necessary. If a large striper hits he can run out a lot of line.  Let the drag on your reel do the work.  As he gets close to the boat he may put out a final strong effort to run again. Net him and then he is yours.  Either trolling or jigging works for  these large fish.

Large 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 mostly on the bottom often at night.  Still fishing with either stink bait or worms seems to catch the most fish from the bank or your boat.

Crappie fishing is excellent.  Minnows fished loose or with a bobber or jigs and a crappie fly can provide great sport.

Good sized blue gills can be taken on small hooks or flies.

Trout once common in Lake Mead are getting harder to find apparently because Stripers eat them.

Depending on the water level it is possible to go some 30 miles up the canyon from Pierce Ferry. However the National Park Service has banned "Personal Water Craft" (Jet Skis?) from going up the Grand Canyon. For more information contact www.nps.gov/lame.

 

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