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Basics
- Size:
- 150,000 acres
- Max. Depth:
- 500 ft
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
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.Helpful Links
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
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
