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Basics

Size:: 150,000 acres

Max. Depth:: 500 ft

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Fishing
Details
Features + Activities
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Description

Visitors to Lake Mead find spectacular scenic vistas from the sparkling blue surface of the lake. Striking backdrops include deep canyons, dry washes, sheer cliffs, distant mountain ranges, colorful soils and rock formations and mosaics of different vegetation.

Featuring a healthy fish population and warm, inviting waters, it doesn't matter whether you're fishing or just spending time on the water, you're sure to have a blast at Lake Mead!

Tour Companies

Houseboat Vacations

Nationwide Lakes
Boating, Houseboating
888-454-8825

Houseboat Vacations If you've never taken a houseboat vacation before, you don't know what you're missing. Houseboating is a fun and easy way to explore the unique waters of North America. We pride ourselves on our commitment to working with our customers to help make their trip the best it can be.

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Tour Companies

Houseboat Vacations

Nationwide Lakes
Boating, Houseboating
888-454-8825

Fishing

Fish:

Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Catfish
Channel Catfish
Black Crappie
Bluegill
Green Sunfish
Walleye
Rainbow Trout
Striped Bass

Fishing Methods:

Live Bait, Top Water Plugs, Jigging

Details

Size:

150,000 acres

Max. Depth:

500 ft

Water Access:

7 Public Access Points

Amenities

Water Features

Boat Ramp
Modern Restrooms
Swimming Beach
Stocked Fish
Showers
Picnic Areas
Drinking Water
Fish Cleaning Station
Campground

Water Activities

Boating
Fishing
Swimming
Water Skiing

Water Services

Bait Shop
Boat Rentals
Convenience Store
Food Service
Fuel Available
Motorboat Rentals
Personal Watercraft Rentals
Restaurant

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