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Lake Mead (Hemenway Harbor) fishing conditions · Nevada

Now until 4 pmStriped bass

The bite peaks at 68.

Log a trip here
Right now: 68 for striped bass, marginal · inside the best windowTap or drag along the water to move through the next 36 hours

Striped bass, hour by hour

Each float is an hour. The deeper it rides, the better the bite. The strip underneath runs daylight, dusk and dark; the red rule marks the best window. Click any hour to read it.

  1. 681 pm
  2. 68
  3. 68
  4. 604 pm
  5. 58
  6. 58
  7. 587 pm
  8. 58
  9. 58
  10. 5810 pm
  11. 58
  12. 58Sun
  13. 581 am
  14. 58
  15. 58
  16. 584 am
  17. 60
  18. 60
  19. 587 am
  20. 58
  21. 58
  22. 5810 am
  23. 58
  24. 58
  25. 581 pm
  26. 58
  27. 58
  28. 584 pm
  29. 58
  30. 58
  31. 587 pm
  32. 58
  33. 58
  34. 5810 pm
  35. 58
  36. 58Mon
Go, 85+Worth the trip, 70+Marginal, 55+Sit it out

Right now · best window

Water
No reading

Striped bass range 50–72°

Wind
6 mph

From the north-northeast

Light
Daylight

Sunset 4:37 pm

Sky
Sunny

No rain expected

Air
72°F

NWS hourly forecast

Moon
5% lit

Waning crescent

What’s biting

Each species is scored against its own water-temperature range and tide preference, then wind, weather and warnings. The rules are Nevada non-tidal regulations for these waters.

Striped Bass

Striped bass

Morone saxatilis

68MarginalNow until 4 pm

Water

No water reading here right now. Striped bass bite in 50–72° water, best near 62°.

Why

Light breeze — ruffles the surface so fish spook less, and casting is easy. Holds 5–35 ft down.

Keep

no daily limit

Open. Keep fish within the limits. No limit on striped bass of any size at Lake Mead and Lake Mohave (2026). Below Davis Dam the limit is 10.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · Lake Mead

Last checked 15 days ago. Rules may have changed.

Season here: Nov–Apr, estimated from local air temperature, 2023–2025; there is no water gauge here. More on striped bass

Largemouth Bass

Largemouth bass

Micropterus salmoides

68MarginalNow until 4 pm

Water

No water reading here right now. Largemouth bass bite in 55–85° water, best near 72°.

Why

Light breeze — ruffles the surface so fish spook less, and casting is easy. Holds 3–25 ft down.

Keep

6 a day

Open. Keep fish within the limits. 5 trout, 6 black bass, 25 catfish and 15 crappie a day; no limit on striped bass or other game fish. No black bass minimum (the 13" minimum applies only below Davis Dam).

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · Lake Mead

Last checked 15 days ago. Rules may have changed.

Season here: Year-round, estimated from local air temperature, 2023–2025; there is no water gauge here. More on largemouth bass

Smallmouth Bass

Smallmouth bass

Micropterus dolomieu

68MarginalNow until 4 pm

Water

No water reading here right now. Smallmouth bass bite in 55–78° water, best near 68°.

Why

Light breeze — ruffles the surface so fish spook less, and casting is easy. Holds 3–30 ft down.

Keep

6 a day

Open. Keep fish within the limits. 5 trout, 6 black bass, 25 catfish and 15 crappie a day; no limit on striped bass or other game fish. No black bass minimum (the 13" minimum applies only below Davis Dam).

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · Lake Mead

Last checked 15 days ago. Rules may have changed.

Season here: Year-round, estimated from local air temperature, 2023–2025; there is no water gauge here. More on smallmouth bass

Channel Catfish

Channel catfish

Ictalurus punctatus

68MarginalNow until 4 pm

Water

No water reading here right now. Channel catfish bite in 60–85° water, best near 75°.

Why

Light breeze — ruffles the surface so fish spook less, and casting is easy. Holds 5–30 ft down.

Keep

25 a day

Open. Keep fish within the limits. 5 trout, 6 black bass, 25 catfish and 15 crappie a day; no limit on striped bass or other game fish. No black bass minimum (the 13" minimum applies only below Davis Dam).

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · Lake Mead

Last checked 15 days ago. Rules may have changed.

Season here: Year-round, estimated from local air temperature, 2023–2025; there is no water gauge here. More on channel catfish

Crappie

Crappie

Pomoxis spp.

68MarginalNow until 4 pm

Water

No water reading here right now. Crappie bite in 50–80° water, best near 65°.

Why

Light breeze — ruffles the surface so fish spook less, and casting is easy. Holds 3–20 ft down.

Keep

15 a day

Open. Keep fish within the limits. 5 trout, 6 black bass, 25 catfish and 15 crappie a day; no limit on striped bass or other game fish. No black bass minimum (the 13" minimum applies only below Davis Dam).

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · Lake Mead

Last checked 15 days ago. Rules may have changed.

Season here: Nov–Apr, estimated from local air temperature, 2023–2025; there is no water gauge here. More on crappie

Common Carp

Common carp

Cyprinus carpio

68MarginalNow until 4 pm

Water

No water reading here right now. Common carp bite in 52–86° water, best near 72°.

Why

Light breeze — ruffles the surface so fish spook less, and casting is easy. Holds 1–15 ft down.

Keep

no daily limit

Open. Keep fish within the limits. Nevada's daily limits apply only to game fish. Common carp are unprotected, so they have no limit and may also be taken by bow or spear where allowed.

Verified Oct 18, 2026 · Nevada non-tidal

Last checked 20 days ago. Rules may have changed.

Season here: Feb–Dec, estimated from local air temperature, 2023–2025; there is no water gauge here. More on common carp

The water

  • Water temperatureNo reading
  • Barometer30.12 inHg

Sun, moon & solunar

  • Sunset today4:37 pm
  • Sunrise tomorrow6:08 am
  • MoonWaning crescent, 5% lit
  • Minor solunarToday 3:10 pm–4:10 pm
  • Major solunarTonight 9:40 pm–11:40 pm
  • Minor solunarTomorrow 5:20 am–6:20 am

Solunar tables are a popular heuristic. A peer-reviewed test found they don’t predict catch on their own, so here they only nudge the score when the tide or moon already agree. How the score works

Fishing report

No current report covers these waters.

We only show reports an agency has published, with their date. Nevada Dept. of Wildlife has the state’s fishing pages.

Licenses and rules: Nevada Dept. of Wildlife · fish-consumption advisories

About this spot

The largest reservoir in the United States by volume, a Colorado River impoundment behind Hoover Dam in the Mojave east of Las Vegas. A warm-water fishery for striped bass (no limit as of 2026), largemouth and smallmouth bass, channel catfish, and crappie. Hemenway Harbor and Callville Bay anchor the Nevada-side launches within Lake Mead NRA.

5 trout, 6 black bass, 25 catfish and 15 crappie a day; no limit on striped bass of any size (2026) or other game fish. Lake Mead NRA entry fee applies, and falling lake levels move the ramps.

Nearby

The closest public spots we cover, with the same 36 hours of floats.

Lake Havasu111 mi · ArizonaBest now until 6 pmLake Wind Advisory
63Marginal
Lake Pleasant206 mi · ArizonaBest now until 6 pm
82Worth the trip
Lake Powell (Bullfrog)244 mi · UtahBest now until 6 pm
84Worth the trip
Doheny State Beach245 mi · CaliforniaBest now until 5 pm
76Worth the trip

Questions people ask

Do I need a fishing license to fish at Lake Mead (Hemenway Harbor)?

Yes (anglers age 16 and older). To fish at Lake Mead (Hemenway Harbor) you need the appropriate state fishing license. See the agency's current rules: the state agency website

What fish are commonly targeted at Lake Mead (Hemenway Harbor)?

Lake Mead (Hemenway Harbor) is listed on this site for 6 commonly-targeted species: Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, and 2 more. Which species is currently in season and which is scoring highest today is shown in the per-species ranking on this page.

When is the best time to fish at Lake Mead (Hemenway Harbor)?

It depends more on the species and the day's conditions than on a fixed "best hour." Water temperature, weather, and — at tidal locations — the stage of the tide drive activity most. The per-species ranking on this page scores every target species at Lake Mead (Hemenway Harbor) against today's live conditions, so the fish near the top are your best bets right now; check back as conditions change through the day.

What kind of access does Lake Mead (Hemenway Harbor) have?

Lake Mead (Hemenway Harbor) has multiple access types — pier, shoreline, and at least one public boat ramp. 5 trout, 6 black bass, 25 catfish and 15 crappie a day; no limit on striped bass of any size (2026) or other game fish. Lake Mead NRA entry fee applies, and falling lake levels move the ramps.

Which state's fishing regulations apply at Lake Mead (Hemenway Harbor)?

state agency regulations apply at Lake Mead (Hemenway Harbor). Size limits, creel limits, and seasonal closures are listed per species on each species page. Always confirm against the agency source linked from each regulation block — emergency closures can take effect mid-season.

Is Lake Mead (Hemenway Harbor) tidal water?

No. Lake Mead (Hemenway Harbor) is non-tidal — water level varies with rainfall, seasonal flow, and (where applicable) upstream dam releases rather than tidal exchange.

Is there parking or an entry fee at Lake Mead (Hemenway Harbor)?

5 trout, 6 black bass, 25 catfish and 15 crappie a day; no limit on striped bass of any size (2026) or other game fish. Lake Mead NRA entry fee applies, and falling lake levels move the ramps.