Lake Mead in 3-D at today's water level, about 510 ft at the deepest. Spot 1 (wind-blown bank) is open for everyone; the other 7 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Mead today
Nevada · 224.3 sq mi · updated
Clear water, 68°F water, level rising, 31 ft below normal, windy Friday (20 mph SSE).
Where to stay near Lake Mead
- Echo Bay ResortHotel · by the waterSee prices
- Temple Bar ResortMotel · about 0.3 mi from the waterSee prices
- Plaza MotelMotel · about 2.9 mi from the waterSee prices
- North Shore Inn at Lake MeadMotel · about 3.7 mi from the waterSee prices
- Canyon's End MotelMotel · about 8.1 mi from the waterSee prices
- Meadview Lake MotelMotel · about 9.0 mi from the waterSee prices
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Water temperature map
14 places to stay on the map. Tap one for prices, or see the list and map.
Surface water temperature, .
Where the fish are today
86% Good chance for striped bass today · 36–50 ft deep
- Water 68°F on top, right in their comfort range.
- Best water today is 36–50 ft deep, mostly on wind-blown banks.
- The lake is layered: warm water down to about 60 ft, cold below.
- South wind at 20 mph pushes bait onto the north shore: try the wind-blown banks.
Best zone: wind-blown bank, about 2% of them, 44–50 ft deep (the fish on the map above).
See the fish in 3-D Every fish, every zone and the heat map: LakeScope PRO.
Fishing spots
- 1Wind-blown bank · about 15 ft deep today
Today's south wind pushes bait into this bank across open water.
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7 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 5:30 am – 7:45 am bestsunrise · wind 6 mph
- 3:00 pm – 4:15 pmsunset, moon overhead · wind 20 mph
Saturday Good
- 2:45 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 2 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
What's biting
- FairStriped bass
Warming. Early-morning topwater, then they go deep.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodCatfish
Active. Evenings and nights are best.
- FairCrappie
Scattered after the spawn. Try docks and brush at mid depth.
From the water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Water level
Rising 1.2 ft in 7 days. 30.9 ft below normal for this time of year.
Latest reading .
Clarity and algae
Clear water No algae seen
Last clear view from above: .
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Ice
Open water
Estimate from weather and satellite, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:12 am · sunset 4:30 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Recent catches
Shared by anglers in the LakeScope app. Spots are shown to about half a mile.
Boat ramps
12 boat ramps on the map above. Check with the lake office that a ramp is open before you launch.
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The whole week of bite times, lake alerts, the depth map and the 3-D view of Lake Mead.
