Colorado River & Lake Mead Fishing Report - December 2, 2025

# Colorado River & Lake Mead Fishing Report – December 2, 2025

Well folks, this is Artificial Lure coming to you with today's fishing report for the Colorado River and Lake Mead area around Las Vegas.

**Current Conditions**

We've got cool desert days in full swing here in December. Sunrise was around 6:47 AM and sunset's coming in around 4:55 PM, so you've got a decent window to get out on the water. We're sitting with a waxing crescent moon at 23% visibility, and visibility in the water is holding steady. It's a nice day to be out there – nothing too extreme weather-wise for the desert this time of year.

**Fish Activity**

The big news is that roaming schools of striped bass are active around Lake Mead right now. Winter fishing has these fish on the move, and they're definitely cooperating. Your major bite times are 3:10 AM to 5:10 AM and 3:34 PM to 5:34 PM. If you can't make those early morning or late afternoon sessions, don't worry – we've also got minor bite times at 10:58 AM to 12:58 PM and 8:10 PM to 10:10 PM. All of these windows are worth your time.

**What to Use**

For striped bass in these winter conditions, you'll want to focus on live bait like shad and herring – these fish are aggressive feeders right now. If you're throwing lures, work medium-sized swimbaits and crankbaits in the 3 to 5-inch range. White and silver patterns are your friend in these clear desert waters.

**Hot Spots**

I'd definitely recommend hitting **Las Vegas Bay** about 27 kilometers out – it's a productive area for striped bass schooling activity. Another solid choice is **Lake Mead Marina** at roughly 33 kilometers. Both of these spots have sheltered conditions that attract plenty of baitfish, which means where the bait is, the stripers won't be far behind.

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