Guide To Fishing At Lake Mead

Considered a recreation paradise on the Colorado River, Lake Mead is the Las Vegas playground for those who enjoy watersport activities. Over 160,000 surface-acres and 550 miles of shoreline fulfill the dreams of boating, water skiing and fishing enthusiasts.

Available Fish Species
Amenities
Today's Weather & Forecast
Rental Boats
Boat Launch Ramps
Marinas
Campgrounds & RV Parks
Map
Lake Video
Contact Info

Nevada visitors have several options for accessing Lake Mead. Highway 147 out of Las Vegas travels to Stewart's Point, Echo Bay and Callville Bay. There is also a turnoff onto Lakeshore Blvd for access to Lake Mead Marina. Excellent boat launch ramps are open to the public ate all these access points. Fishing enthusiasts can pursue bass, catfish, crappie, trout, sunfish and striped bass. Several marinas provide services to the boating public and offer rental boats including canoes, kayaks, ski boats, fishing boats and pontoon boats. Many of the public areas allow access to the shore for those wishing to fish from the bank. The extreme upper end of the lake is the Colorado River flowing out of the lower end of the Grand Canyon. Spectacular views and good fishing await those willing to make the long boat ride.

What to fish for...

Fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, white crappie, rainbow trout, bluegill, green sunfish and striped bass at Lake Mead in Nevada.

Primary fish species residing in Lake Mead

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

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

Fishing Boat Rentals

Callville Bay Resort & Marina
Rentals: Bass boats and pontoon boats
702 565-4813

Lake Mead Marina
Rentals: Kayaks and pontoon boats
702 293-3484

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Boulder Harbor Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest section of the lake, off Lake Mead Marina Road, this is a ten-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Callville Bay Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest section of the lake, north side, off Callville Bay Road, this is a four-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Echo Bay Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side of the north arm, off Echo Bay Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Hemenway Harbor Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest section of the lake, off Hemenway Harbor Road, this is a seven-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.