Arizona Fishing Reports · Lakes · Colorado River Region
Lake Mead on the Arizona-Nevada line has striped bass, largemouth and smallmouth.
Looking for the latest Lake Mead fishing report? This page is updated by the AvidMax fly shop team with current conditions, wind, stocking news and the flies working now at Lake Mead.
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Lake Mead fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
Stripers chase shad as the water cools.
Streamers near points and coves.
Stocking report
See the Arizona Game and Fish stocking schedule for the latest stocking at Lake Mead and other Arizona waters.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Lake Mead, bring: Clouser Minnow #2-6, Woolly Bugger #4-8, Crayfish #4-6, Popper #2-6, Balanced Leech #10-12, Balanced Bou Leech #10-12, Slump Buster #6-8, Egg #12-14, Scud Bomb #12-16, Pitching Leech #10, Circus Peanut #4.
Flies working right now
The flies above that we have in stock right now.
Lake Mead lake details
| Access | Temple Bar, South Cove and other ramps in Lake Mead National Recreation Area. |
|---|---|
| Elevation | About 1,050 ft |
| Nearest town | Temple Bar, Arizona |
| Best season | Fall through spring |
| Fish | Striped bass, largemouth and smallmouth bass, catfish |
| Regulations | An Arizona or Nevada license with the correct stamp is needed. Check the Arizona Game and Fish Department regulations before you go. An Arizona fishing license is required for anglers 10 and older. |
| Leaders and tippet | 9 ft leaders, 1X to 2X |
| Ice fishing | Does not freeze. |
| Camping | Temple Bar campground |
| Kids | Yes. |
| Good to know | Park entrance fee applies. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Stripers.
Spring
Bass.
Summer
Hot.
Fall
Stripers.
How to get there
From Kingman, take US-93 north and the Temple Bar road.