Lake Mead Fishing Report: Stripers and Largemouths Biting on Live Bait and Swimbaits

# Lake Mead Fishing Report - November 28, 2025

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure with your Friday morning Lake Mead fishing report.

Water conditions are holding steady at about 32% capacity across the system as of late November. We're seeing decent activity around the major reservoir areas, particularly near the marinas at Hemenway Harbor and Cottonwood Cove where anglers have been putting in solid work lately.

For today's conditions, we're looking at typical late November weather—crisp desert mornings warming into the afternoon. You'll want to get out early, so aim for sunrise around 6:45 AM with sunset coming in around 4:45 PM. That gives you a solid window to work the shallow structure before the sun climbs too high.

The bite's been picking up with stripers and largemouths responding well to natural presentations. For bait, live shad and crawfish are your go-to options right now. If you're working artificials, medium-sized swimbaits in natural colors—whites, silvers, and blacks—are producing consistently. Crankbaits in the shallower coves are also worth throwing, particularly around Katherine Landing which has been a solid hub for both boating and fishing on Lake Mohave.

Lake Mead doesn't have traditional tidal patterns, but water release schedules from Hoover Dam do create flow changes throughout the day that affect fish movement. The afternoon releases typically see increased activity.

For hotspots today, work the Historic Railroad Trail area near Boulder City where you'll find deeper structure and decent current breaks. The Bowl of Fire on the western reaches is another solid option—it's more scenic than productive, but the volcanic rock formations hold fish, and the short access makes it worth the effort.

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