There's no better time to get out and experience Nevada's fishing on Lake Mead! While lake levels are down, fishing for certain species of fish on Lake Mead is as good, or even better than it's ever been. With the right information at hand, whether fishing from shore or from a boat, you can have a fun and successful outing at the lake.
General Information
Lake Mead is a National Recreation
Area, managed by the National Park Service. Nevada Department
of Wildlife is responsible for stocking fish in the Nevada portions
of the Lake and is also responsible for boating safety on Lake
Mead waters.
The following links direct you to
specific areas of interest on the Lake Mead National Recreation
Area web site:
A great place to start......View the NDOW Lake Mead Angler Information Guide. This information sheet, updated annually, provides general information about Lake Mead including its history, species of fish found at the lake, directions, stocking and other pertinent information that can help anglers get off on the right foot before setting off on their trip.
The fishing season is open year around, any hour of the day or night, except in areas as posted. Limit is 5 trout, 6 largemouth bass, 25 catfish, 15 crappie and 20 striped bass. No limit restriction on other game fish. View the Fishing Regulations brochure.
Due
to lower lake levels, boat ramps around the lake have recently
undergone renovations, once again providing boating access boaters
are looking for. Visit the Lake Mead National Recreation Area
web site for more information about boater access on Lake Mead.
In
the hot summertime months, Lake Mead is a popular spot for boaters,
swimmers and personal watercraft users. With all the people enjoying
the lake, it's even more important to be aware of how to stay
safe and avoid accidents or violations that can bring a dark cloud
over your day.
Summer
temperatures at times reach 110°F, so carry water and leave
a note as to your destination and expected time of return. The
lake can, at times, get very rough, so listen to the weather forecast
before boating for any distance, especially in a small craft.
Lake Mead is a National Recreation
Area, managed by the National Park Service. Nevada Department
of Wildlife is responsible for stocking fish in the Nevada portions
of the Lake and is also responsible for boating safety on Lake
Mead waters. 
Due
to lower lake levels, boat ramps around the lake have recently
undergone renovations, once again providing boating access boaters
are looking for. Visit the Lake Mead National Recreation Area
web site for more information about boater access on Lake Mead.
In
the hot summertime months, Lake Mead is a popular spot for boaters,
swimmers and personal watercraft users. With all the people enjoying
the lake, it's even more important to be aware of how to stay
safe and avoid accidents or violations that can bring a dark cloud
over your day. 
