Lake Mead, Arizona

Located on the Colorado River along the Western Arizona-Nevada border, Lake Mead is truly a recreation paradise. Boating, water skiing, fishing, swimming and houseboat rentals fulfill the dreams of those who love to spend time on the water. 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.

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-immitating lure will catch them. If you find them deep, a spoon is the ideal bait. Largemouth can be caught by most conventional methods when you find an area that is not dominated by stripers.

The lake also has populations of catfish, crappie, trout and sunfish.

Lake Mead Map

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