Guide To Fishing At Lake Mead
What to fish for...
Fishing for largemouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, rainbow trout, bluegill and striped bass at Lake Mead in Arizona.

Located on the Colorado River along the Arizona-Nevada border, massive Lake Mead is truly a recreation paradise. 160,000 surface-acres fulfill the dreams of those who love to spend time on the water boating, water skiing, fishing, swimming and vacationing on rental houseboats.
Arizona Side
Arizonans access the lake at two primary marinas. To camp or launch at Lake Mead Marina, take US Highway 93 across the Hoover Dam bypass into Nevada. Turn north on Lakeshore road to arrive at Lake Mead Marina.To access to the Temple Bar area, leave Highway 93 onto Temple Bar Road (County Road 143) east approximately 24 miles to Temple Bar Marina.
Nevada Side
Several options for accessing Lake Mead, are available from Nevada. Highway 147 out of Las Vegas travels Stewart's Point, Echo Bay and Callville Bay. There is also a turnoff onto Lakeshore Blvd for access to Lake Mead Marina.
Primary fish species residing in Lake Mead
Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.
Bass & Striper Fishing at Lake Mead.
Largemouth bass populations have declined with the introduction of striped bass into Lake Mead. However, there is still plenty of action for both species. Stripers school, often in very large schools, and the fishing can be fast and furious when you locate one of these schools. They may be deep or cruising the surface chasing schools of shad. When stripers are shallow, any baitfish-imitating lure will catch them. If you find them deep, a spoon or cut bait will do the trick. Largemouth can be caught by most conventional methods, when you find an area that is not dominated by stripers.
Lake Mead Amenities
Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES
Today's Weather & Forecast
(Weather at Hoover Dam)
Fishing Boat Rentals
Callville Bay Resort & Marina
Rentals: Bass boats, deck boats and pontoons
702 565-4813
Lake Mead Marina
Rentals: Fishing boats and pontoon boats
702 293-3484
Temple Bar Marina
Rentals: Fishing boats, deck boats, runabouts, canoes and kayaks
928 767-3211
Marinas
Lake Mead Marina
490 Horsepower Cove
Boulder City, NV 89005
702 293-3484
Temple Bar Marina
1 Main St
Temple Bar Marina, AZ 86443
928 767-3211
Boat Launch Ramps & Landings
Callville Bay Resort & Marina
100 Callville Bay Rd
Overton, NV 89040
Concrete boat launch ramp with ample paved parking.
702 565-4813
Echo Bay Launch Ramp
Concrete boat launch ramp with ample parking, located midway up the Overton Arm on the west side of the lake.
Hemenway Harbor Launch Ramp
Boulder City, NV 89005
Large concrete launch ramp with plenty of parking.
702 293-8990
South Cove Marina
Concrete boat launch ramp with ample paved parking, located on the southeast sector of the lake.
Temple Bar Marina
1 Main St
Temple Bar Marina, AZ 86443
Concrete boat launch ramp with ample paved parking.
928 767-3211
Click here for a Arizona Fishing License.
Click here for a Nevada Fishing License.
Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby
Boulder Beach Campground - 702 293-2540
Temple Bar Marina Campground - 928 767-3211
Callville Bay Resort, Marina & Campground - 800 255-5561
Lake Mead RV Village Campground - 702 293-2540
Callville Bay Campground - 702 293-8990
Meadview RV Park Campground - 928 564-2662
Atlatl Rock Campground - 702 397-2088
Boulder Oaks RV Resort Campground - 702 294-4425
Lake Mead AZ Map - Fishing & Camping Areas
Lake Video
Contact Information
Lake Mead
Callville Bay Resort & Marina
100 Callville Bay Rd
Overton, NV 89120
800 255-5561
Lake Mead Marina
490 Horsepower Cove
Boulder City, NV 89005
702 293-3484
Temple Bar Marina
1 Main Street
Temple Bar Marina, AZ 86443
928 767-3211
Echo Bay Resort & Marina
Currently closed
600 Echo Bay Rd
Overton, NV 89040
702 394-4000
Fishing lakes in each state.
Lake Mead in Arizona.
ARIZONA


General Fishing Info

Information about camping and fishing lakes in AZ.
Lake Mead along the AZ-NV border offers great fishing plus boat, jet ski and houseboat rentals.