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Planning your next fishing trip in Las Vegas, United States ? Today is a excellent day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar tables, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, and a 7-day fishing calendar so you always know the best fishing times in your area. We analyse major and minor solunar bite times, rate each day on a five-star scale, and pair it with localized weather forecasts so you can quickly tell whether today is a good day to fish without juggling multiple tabs. Be sure to bookmark this page so you never miss a bite. view bite times...

  • Check our unique Solunar Clock for precise solunar tables and the best moon phases.
  • Use the forecast calendar section to sync bite times with major weather changes.
  • Analyze the forecasted weather conditions, such as wind, barometric pressure and rain to plan your fishing session.
  • Jump to the 7-Day Fishing Calendar for an extended fishing forecast, then explore nearby fishing spots on the interactive map.

Las Vegas, Nevada offers surprisingly strong freshwater fishing, with urban lakes and the vast Colorado River reservoirs just a short drive from the Strip. Anglers target largemouth bass, striped bass, catfish, trout, and panfish in famous waters like Lake Mead, Lake Mohave, and local city ponds. Whether you’re bank fishing after work or launching a bass boat at first light, the Las Vegas area delivers year-round fishing opportunities in the desert. read more...

Some of the best fishing spots near Las Vegas include: Lake Mead, Boulder Beach, Hemenway Harbor, Callville Bay, Las Vegas Bay, Willow Beach, Lake Mohave, Echo Bay, Government Wash, etc. see full list

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 14:25 hours of daylight. For shallow water fishing the twilight periods are often the most productive fishing times, especially on days when a major or minor time will coincide with twilight. In low light conditions predators have better cover for their ambush and often hunt in shallow water.
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  • New Moon - 3% illuminated New Moon
Next Full Moon in ~14 days on 29th July
New Moon is generally a very productive time for fishing. Dark nights mean that many predators feed more actively during daylight hours. The combined gravity of sun and moon during New Moon days has a stronger effect on all water bodies, leads to increased food availabilty and hence better fishing.
  • Distance to earth:
    369,879 km
    Proximity:
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We can compare the current moon distance to it's minimum and maximum distance from earth and express that as proximity. A high proximity means the moon is closer to earth. At 50% it would be at it's mean distance. A high proximity causes big tides, currents and has a direct effect on increased bite times. A proximity greater than 90% indicates a super moon.
Moon Phases for Las Vegas
New Moon
Tue, 14 Jul
Full Moon
Wed, 29 Jul
New Moon
Wed, 12 Aug
Full Moon
Thu, 27 Aug

Solunar Bite Times

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All times are displayed in the America/Los_Angeles timezone and are automatically adjusted to daylight savings. The current timezone offset is -7 hours. Green and yellow areas indicate the best fishing times (major and minor). The center shows the current moon phase which is a New Moon at 3% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a excellent day for fishing, but you need to cross check this with the current weather forecast for a final decision. Currently we have a major fishing time. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -7 hour and -53 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/Los_Angeles • Wed, 15 Jul 13:23 • 36.175, -115.137
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7 Day Fishing Weather

The weather plays an important role in fishing. Wind strenght and direction often determine where you can fish and where fish might be holding. Although high pressure is usually good for fishing, steep pressure changes often trigger feeding frenzies and are great times for fishing. Of course temperature has also a strong effect on fishing and comfort on the water. So make sure to cross check the weather forecast with the solunar fishing times to determine the best times to go fishing. The graph below shows you the 3 hourly weather progression over the next 7 days. Scroll the graph left or right to see more.
Selected Weather Station: Las Vegas, US
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7 Day Fishing Forecast Calendar
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*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Las Vegas

Fishing around Las Vegas centers on big, clear Colorado River reservoirs and heavily stocked urban ponds. Lake Mead and Lake Mohave are the main draws for bass and stripers, while city parks across the valley provide easy access for quick sessions before or after exploring the Strip. The desert climate keeps the season open all year, but tactics shift dramatically with water temperature and light conditions.

Seasonally, spring and fall are prime for bass around Las Vegas. From March through May, largemouth and smallmouth push shallow on Lake Mead’s points, pockets, and flooded brush. Spinnerbaits, chatterbaits, and 3–4 inch soft-plastic swimbaits in shad or green pumpkin excel along rocky transitions and submerged bushes. Fall (late September–November) brings baitfish to the surface; watch for boiling schools of shad and target schooling stripers and smallmouth with topwaters, walking baits, and small jigging spoons.

Summer fishing means early and late sessions. Midday heat and bright sun push fish deep or tight to shade. On Lake Mead and Lake Mohave, focus on main-lake points, ledges, and submerged humps in 20–40 feet using drop-shot rigs, Carolina rigs, and vertical jigging spoons. Light fluorocarbon and compact finesse plastics in natural colors are critical in the ultra-clear water. Night fishing is extremely productive in summer for catfish and stripers—anchor near drop-offs, chum lightly if allowed, and soak cut bait or live shad under a slip sinker rig.

Winter cools water temperatures and slows fish metabolism, but deep structure produces consistent catches. Stripers group tightly on channel edges and submerged roadbeds; use electronics to locate stacked fish and present spoons or soft-plastic flukes on heavy jig heads straight beneath the boat. On urban ponds like Floyd Lamb, Sunset Park, and Lorenzi Park, winter is prime time for stocked rainbow trout. Small inline spinners, salmon eggs, dough baits, and tiny spoons fished slowly produce steady action, especially early in the morning.

Habitat-wise, Las Vegas anglers work three main environments:

  • Big reservoirs (Lake Mead & Lake Mohave) – Clear, deep, rocky basins with long points, sheer walls, and flooded coves. Focus on rock transitions, wind-blown banks, and any remaining brush or artificial habitat.
  • Colorado River tailwater sections – Current seams, eddies, and deeper holes hold stripers, catfish, and occasional bass. Heavy jig heads, swimbaits, and cut bait are standard.
  • Urban lakes and community ponds – Smaller, often stocked waters ideal for beginners and quick trips. Work corners with inflow, aerators, and any man-made structure like docks or rock piles.

Tactically, stealth and timing are crucial in the clear desert reservoirs. Use long casts, lighter line, and natural baitfish colors under bright skies. Low-light windows—first light, last light, and overcast days—allow more aggressive presentations and bigger topwater profiles. Always watch for birds diving, nervous bait, or surface boils; in Las Vegas, visual cues can put you directly on fast-moving striper schools. For bank anglers, targeting marina edges, fishing piers, and steep shoreline points gives the best depth range and access to roaming fish throughout the year.

The Best Fishing Spots around Las Vegas

Lake Mead

The largest reservoir in the U.S. offers expansive fishing for striped bass, largemouth and smallmouth bass, catfish, crappie, and bluegill; spring and fall bring active bass bites, while summer striper boils can be fast-paced in open water—launch from hubs like Hemenway Harbor or Callville Bay to roam coves, points, and deep structures.

Boulder Beach

A popular shore-access area on Lake Mead with long, gently sloping beaches ideal for casting for striped bass, catfish, and panfish; morning and evening are prime, and nearby rocky points and drop-offs hold bass—kayaks and small boats can also work the nearshore for roaming schools, with Hemenway Harbor close by.

Hemenway Harbor

A key marina and launch on Lake Mead that provides quick access to open-water striped bass and shoreline structure for smallmouth, plus night fishing for channel catfish; schools often push bait near points and marina lights, and it’s a convenient base relative to Las Vegas.

Callville Bay

Located on Lake Mead’s north shore, this bay features coves, submerged humps, and rocky banks that attract largemouth and smallmouth bass, with roaming striped bass frequently corralling bait in the main bay—launch from the marina or work shoreline points early and late; it’s a good alternative to Boulder Beach.

Las Vegas Bay

A classic Lake Mead arm with nutrient inflow and ample structure where striped bass cruise open water and largemouth/smallmouth bass relate to breaks and brush; cooler months see fish push shallow on sunny afternoons, and it’s within easy reach of Henderson and Las Vegas.

Willow Beach

On the Colorado River below Hoover Dam, Willow Beach is known for clear, cold water with rainbow trout (stocked), striped bass that shadow trout, and smallmouth bass around rocky ledges; kayak and boat anglers work current seams and deep runs, while shore anglers target eddies—an excellent contrast to Lake Mead’s open water.

Lake Mohave

Stretching between Hoover and Davis dams, this long reservoir offers superb smallmouth bass around rocky points, striped bass in deeper basins, and catfish after dark; access from Cottonwood Cove (NV) or Katherine Landing (AZ), with clearer water and strong structure fishing compared to Lake Mead.

Echo Bay

Up on Lake Mead’s Overton Arm, Echo Bay holds striped bass schools in open water and solid largemouth/smallmouth opportunities along rocky shorelines and flooded cover; seasonal shad movements drive action, and it’s a less crowded option than Hemenway Harbor or Boulder Beach.

Government Wash

A well-known Lake Mead shoreline and cove complex where anglers target striped bass from points and channels and catfish after sundown; the broken shoreline, flats, and drop-offs make it versatile for shore casting and small-boat/kayak approaches, with quick access from Henderson.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Las Vegas area

Beaches and Bays are ideal places for land-based fishing. If the beach is shallow and the water is clear then twilight times are usually the best times, especially when they coincide with a major or minor fishing time. Often the points on either side of a beach are the best spots. Or if the beach is large then look for irregularities in the breaking waves, indicating sandbanks and holes. We found 1 beaches and bays in this area.

Las Vegas Bay - 26.57546684134km

Harbours and Marinas can often times be productive fishing spots for land based fishing as their sheltered environment attracts a wide variety of bait fish. Similar to river mouths, harbour entrances are also great places to fish as lots of fish will move in and out with the rising and falling tides. There are 1 main harbours in this area.

Lake Mead Marina - 32.58557725822km

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Las Vegas. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.

Vegas Creek - 1.03165247971km , Twin Lakes - 4.41085454935km , Tropicana Wash - 6.45883093538km , Flamingo Wash - 8.55017420566km , Lake Sahara - 14.08773438461km , Duck Creek - 15.32547718911km , Spent Leaching Liquor Pond Number 4 Dam - 18.28556191583km , Miscellaneous Waste Pond Number 2 Dam - 18.28556191583km , Miscellaneous Waste Pond Number 4 Dam - 18.28556191583km , Spent Caustic Liquor Pond Dam - 18.28556191583km , Spent Leaching Liquor Pond Number 3 Dam - 18.28556191583km , Red Rock Wash - 19.02267062337km , Desert Willow Lake - 20.16638502979km , Tule Springs Lake - 20.20416709887km , Mulberry Lake - 20.22122498565km , Cottonwood Lake - 20.25431234232km , Lava Butte Wash - 23.33013471946km , Las Vegas Wash - 23.7271004734km , Gypsum Wash - 25.71843087533km , Lower Gypsum Wash Cove - 25.80483796836km , Upper Gypsum Wash Cove - 25.83225185064km , Las Vegas Bay - 26.57546684134km , Government Wash - 27.7616183035km , Lower Government Wash Cove - 27.8264845074km , Pitch Fork Cove - 27.84378753466km , Upper Government Wash Cove - 28.13270260465km , Crescent Island - 28.34607941547km , Sand Island - 29.58585992388km , Pumphouse Cove - 30.21878330017km , Pine Creek - 30.55323529816km , Oak Creek - 30.78117394355km , Crawdad Cove - 30.86475279062km , Hatchery Cove - 31.63566068615km , Saddle Cove - 31.97169433997km , First Creek - 32.07472055219km , Boxcar Cove - 32.42845407163km , Saddle Island - 32.45737446222km , Boulder Harbor - 32.48278750319km , Moon Cove - 32.57418431081km , Lake Mead Marina - 32.58557725822km

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