03-23-2006, 07:47 PM
March was one of the harder times of year to fish Lake Mead for me when I lived there (1993-2003), but I'll try to help if possible.
1. LMB are available this time of year, but you need to get to suitable holding structure and that usually means a boat. Most of the public beach and lake areas around Las Vegas are somewhat devoid of good holding spots. Government wash has a few areas accesible by foot that I liked to fish in March, but it can be tough. The Overton arm has better opportunities if you want the drive. Try Fire wash up there. It has good structure and the bass are in there this time of year. You do need 4wd though to get to it.
2. You can hook up with some stripers now. Use crankbaits or cut anchovies usually fished deep. It is hit and miss in March however. BLM covered that pretty good.
3. Lake Mead has excellent cats but they really don't come on for about another month. You may hook one up with cut bait fished deep.
If I were you I would go to the Overton arm and fish one of the coves there. Your fishing chances are better and if the fishing stinks, Valley of Fire is worth the visit. Let us know how you do.
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1. LMB are available this time of year, but you need to get to suitable holding structure and that usually means a boat. Most of the public beach and lake areas around Las Vegas are somewhat devoid of good holding spots. Government wash has a few areas accesible by foot that I liked to fish in March, but it can be tough. The Overton arm has better opportunities if you want the drive. Try Fire wash up there. It has good structure and the bass are in there this time of year. You do need 4wd though to get to it.
2. You can hook up with some stripers now. Use crankbaits or cut anchovies usually fished deep. It is hit and miss in March however. BLM covered that pretty good.
3. Lake Mead has excellent cats but they really don't come on for about another month. You may hook one up with cut bait fished deep.
If I were you I would go to the Overton arm and fish one of the coves there. Your fishing chances are better and if the fishing stinks, Valley of Fire is worth the visit. Let us know how you do.
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