The new concrete boat ramp is open -
handles 6 boats at a time.
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.