15 Bank Fishing Spots at Lake Mead

[@KnightOfZero117]

I'm not in that state or planning to go there but hats off to you my brother for sharing your knowledge. Me and the rest of the bank fisherman/women really appreciate it

[@Busydad]

So nice of you. Thank you 🙏

[@timherron4574]

Great video!!! I've been waiting for a video like this. Very informative.👍🎣

[@Busydad]

Thank you. I appreciate it. 🙏

[@all-in-fishing]

Really great video! Glad you showed all these spots for us bank anglers to check out!! There's a couple of these spots that i have yet to go to and your video made me want to check them out. Awesome job!

[@Busydad]

Thank you I really appreciate it. I can’t wait to see you land a big carp. Hopefully I’ll run into you at one of these spots. Thank you for your kind words 🙏

[@andyhan5008]

Man I access every single area here on my seadoo since I live in Vegas. It’s very interesting seeing the land routes for these places. I also like to fish but I haven’t fished in fresh water in years maybe I should try this. Thanks for vid man

[@Busydad]

Thank you for watching my videos. I’ve also seen a few people fish off their Seadoo too. Hopefully the water level will start going back up soon. Thanks for you kind words. 🙏

[@scat-mk2ht]

OMG!!!! Thank you so much for this video!!!!!! Your videos are always great.

[@Busydad]

You are so welcome!

[@SeaBassOutdoors7]

Thank you for sharing this information. This is actually a very useful video. I can't wait to try some of these spots out.

[@Busydad]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Sonny1065LV]

Thank you so much for this valuable information, greatly appreciated!!!

[@Busydad]

You are so welcome!

[@tracyjackson6105]

Thanks for sharing the different fishing spots. My daughters were in the group of volunteers cleaning up Boulder Harbor boat ramp, I showed them your video, and they were very excited to see them self on your video. I fish Boulder harbor all the time.

[@Busydad]

That is awesome! It’s so sad to see some people trash our beautiful lake and other fishing and camping spots. I do too. I’m sure I’ll run into you one of these days. Thank you for watching and commenting. 🙏

[@Blueline55]

Thanks for all that info..great video

[@Dcpietsch]

This is great! Thanks for the video. Looking for a change from Willow.

[@Busydad]

You're so welcome! I appreciate you watching my videos. 🙏

[@jayy_killa6251]

Great video! I’m getting back into fishing after many year. Can’t wait to check these places out!

[@Busydad]

It’s still hot so be sure to bring lots of water and Sun protection. Good luck and I hope you catch a big one!

[@riven3575]

Thanks for sharing! My son and I ran into you on your way out from Boulder Harbor was nice to meet you! We also got skunked that day lots of bites but no hook ups!

[@Busydad]

Yes, I remember meeting you and your son. Getting skunked is part of the game. It happens to all of us. But it makes you feel better when you do catch one. 😃

[@lar7up]

Great video! Thank you!

[@Busydad]

Glad you liked it! Thanks 🙏

[@evikathurgood3017]

Thanks for this, i want to start fishing again! Planning a trip this weekend and i think i know were im going to go now. Also i know frozen anchovies are the way lol. Really want to make some fried fresh catfish.

[@Busydad]

Thank you for watching and commenting. I hope you catch a big one. There are some big Channel Catfish at Lake Mead. Good luck!

[@dexterhui4760]

I like the plug when the cat fish was croaking lmao

[@sergioesparza844]

New to LV and been wanting to get out and do some fishing. Really appreciate this video. Super helpful.

[@Busydad]

Glad it was helpful! Welcome to Vegas and hope to see you at Lake Mead one day. Thank you for watching. 🙏

[@sergioesparza844]

Thanks bro. Ant tips would help as well. Not used to fishing lakes, I'm a salt water dog.

[@lakkchina]

I really thank you for this awesome video

[@Busydad]

So nice of you. I appreciate that. 🙏

[@dearangel9535]

Great video!! Thank you for sharing

[@Busydad]

You are so welcome! Thank you 🙏

[@america10111998]

Thanks brotha we’re going out tomorrow and was looking for a good spot to bank fish

[@Busydad]

Have fun and I hope you catch a big one. Stay cool. 🙏

[@bill5274]

Thank you for sharing! Brand new to area can't wait putting all bass gear to work. Suggestions on spawning time of yr and Hungarians

[@Busydad]

Welcome to Vegas! Usually, bass spawning time is in the spring between May and June. All bass lures will produce. During summer, top water lures, swim baits, and plastics (ned rig and senko) as wells as spinner baits should work. There are various coves around lake mead if you’re fishing for bass from shore but if you have a boat or kayak there are more spots. Thank you for watching my videos 🙏

[@nikolayd.3399]

Thats great video !!! I was just wondering where i can go to fish next time because i usually fish at echo bay ^^ Thank you so much!

[@Busydad]

Glad it was helpful. Thank you for watching and commenting. 🙏

[@Daiwa_Is_King]

I went out to mead on Friday and caught a 5.2 lb largemouth 2 smallies that were about 2 pounds each and like 7 stripers. The spot I went to is well known but I hiked like 2 miles to get to my secret cove.

[@Busydad]

That is so awesome! It makes those hike in the grueling heat so worth it. Thank you for watching my video and commenting. 🙏

[@GeraldJo-ox2qe]

Hey Peter, have you gone out fishing lately? we should have more bites now that the weather has cooled off right?

[@wavefanatic7384]

Hi Peter, nice meeting you at Boulder Harbor last weekend. Quick question though. Which of the spots featured on this vid are good for carp? Thanks and hope to see you out there again.

[@Busydad]

It was nice meeting you too! For carp, I’m sure they are everywhere but I like Hatchery Saddle Point, Special Events Beach and canoe/kayak beach(once it gets cooler w/ less families out and about). If it’s not too busy the fishing pier is good for carp too. I also like Box Car cove. Of course things can change with the drop in water level. I hope this helps and I look forward to seeing you on the water soon!

[@jdog7392]

Thanks for sharing BDF. Great video. I’m new to Las Vegas. Which spot is best for trout fishing?

[@Busydad]

For trout go to Willow Beach. They usually release them on Thursday (sometimes Friday) morning. You can go for trout as well as stripers looking to eat the released trout. Once it gets cooler they’ll start releasing trout at Veterans Memorial Park (Boulder Pond) as well as Sunset Park. Check out the NDOW’s site for release schedule. Thanks for watching my videos. 🙏

[@jdog7392]

@@Busydad thank you very much. Keep doin your thang with those great videos…

[@DonovanChildress]

I always get skunked in lake mead so thank you for these spots! Curious what you use for bait ?

[@Busydad]

Thank you for watching and commenting. If I’m fishing for stripers and catfish, my go to bait is frozen anchovies on a Carolina rig. Others use night crawlers and stink bait also. For carp, I use pack bait (panko & corn flake cereal) in the cage with can corn on the hook or hair rig with fake corn. With lures, I use top water lures like whopper plopper or spook and swim baits for Stripers and bass as well as ned rig (for smallies). If I’m on my kayak I’ll also use plastic worms, A-rig, spinner bait and jigs. I hope this helps. 🙏

[@nghia717]

Thank you very much. Coming from Ohio and been here for 20 years as I never explore lake until my son it old enough now. This Friday 9/13 I’m taking my son to the lake and trying to find a spot that he will catch a fish. Any recommendations?

[@Busydad]

Thank you for watching and commenting. 🙏 Hatchery Saddle Point, Boulder Harbor, the fishing pier are spots you might try. For Boulder Harbor you’ll need to hike a bit so if you want easy access, Saddle Point or the fishing pier might be a good spot. It will be best if you could get there early in the morning. Once the sun comes up and gets hot, the fish will go into deeper waters. Good luck and I hope your son will catch a big one!

[@nghia717]

Thank you again! We are waking up at 5 to get out there early. The weather breaking under 100 so it should be nicer.

[@dblankenship88]

Saw you this morning at Government Wash. There were those 3 very loud individuals to your right. The female and two males. I was off to your left with my son. I waved at you once. Anyway great video and awesome to see you out there fishing. By the way we didn’t get anything there or down by Boulder Beach. How did you do?

[@Busydad]

Yes, those guys were loud. They were blasting their music earlier and it makes it tough as I need to remove the music as KZbin will demonetize videos with copyrighted music. Anyway, I decided to fish at Govt Wash as I heard they are closing the Government Wash Road on August 1st. Not sure if it’s temporary or permanent but I’ll do some research and let folks know about it in the video. I was able to catch 3 stripers, a catfish and a huge snapping turtle today. After I went to check out a few spots off the 8 mile road for future visits. Next time come say hello and I could include you and your son in the video. Take care and hope to see you guys again soon!

[@dblankenship88]

@@Busydad that’s awesome. We headed over towards Boulder beach where that launch is that closed. We walked around to the other side. Got skunked. Headed back out Wednesday night. We are thinking of camping up north around Stewart Point. Have you ever fished up there?

[@zihaofrankgu5585]

Life videos can you please share how much weights you are using?

[@Busydad]

I typically use 3/4 oz or 1 oz barrel weights. I hope this helps. Thanks for watching 🙏

[@jandito13]

Do you need an AZ fishing license to fish at kingman wash? Great video btw!

[@Busydad]

As long as you have either NV or AZ fishing lincense you are good to fish at Kingman Wash. thanks for watching.

[@Swo-swing-ming]

I’m new to fishing in Vegas and I just want to know what species and what rigs should I use for fish here

[@Busydad]

For stripers, live shad (by cast net) will produce you the most fish. Otherwise, Carolina rig with frozen anchovies. Swim baits, Alabama rig, top water plugs if fishing by artificial. For bass (large mouth and small mouth) night crawlers, swim baits, top water lures and plastics (ned rig, senko). For trout, power bait, spoons, spinners, and flies. For Catfish, Carolina rig with night crawlers, anchovies, chicken, hot dog, marshmallows, stink bait should work. For bluegill and sun fish night crawlers on a small hook using a bobber. For carp use pack bait with corn (or fake corn) on the hook. If you have access to a boat or kayak there are more options too. But hopefully this helps. If not let me know. Welcome to Las Vegas and hope to see you on the water one day. Thank you for watching my videos. 🙏

[@Swo-swing-ming]

@@Busydad thanks I’ll try to go this weekend

[@JDR1227]

Do you think a small car can make it to Hemingway fishing pier ?

[@Busydad]

Absolutely! No problem at all.

[@ChuckLarsen-tk8wz]

where do you get fresh frozen anchove

[@Busydad]

I usually get them at Walmart. It’s in the fishing section. I made a video highlighting some additional places. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJLMn2aKl5ZnfKMsi=KNxvYQVRjBvzvPse

[@scotsemmens596]

What type of rod holders are those?

[@Busydad]

It’s a rod holder I made as the white pole didn’t fit the spiral rod holder. Maybe I’ll include it in one of my upcoming videos. I simply attached an aluminum angle to a plastic rod holder with a couple of screws. I hope this helps.

[@Loonzs_]

Did you only use anchovies ?

[@Busydad]

I also use night crawlers, shrimp, live bait, marshmallows, corn, stink bait and various lures.

[@Wheredoistart.]

Where’s the saddle point location I couldn’t find it on maps

[@Busydad]

In Google map type in “Hatchery Saddle Point” then it should direct you. Otherwise, from Lake shore road, turn at Saddle Cove Road which becomes Dick’s Cove Rd. I hope this helps. If not let me know. Thanks for watching. 🙏

[@Dteezyt05]

Where can you catch large mouth bass?

[@Busydad]

If you fishing from the bank they are usually in various coves at Lake Mead. I’ve caught them near Hemenway, Hatchery Saddle Point, Boulder Harbor Sunset Lookout. With the water level dropping they tend to move around. Join the Southern Nevada kayak Anglers group on Facebook as they do monthly tournaments for bass and they can probably give you a much better answer. Desert Shore is a gated community but the ponds in there have good size large mouth. Unfortunately, you do need to live there or fish with someone who has a pass. Not sure where you live but Floyd Lamb Park also stock bass there too. Hope this helps.

[@Dteezyt05]

@@Busydad thank you

[@dgunearthed7859]

Is there a way on youtube i can disable the music? I know, turn the volume down, but i dont want to miss talking. Otherwise I think it might be a good video. Thank u

[@Busydad]

Try this link. I've edited so the volume is much lower. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZ2tdpyijKhnppo

[@dgunearthed7859]

@Busydad thank u, but it wouldn't play for me saying the video is private

[@Busydad]

Try it now it should play kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZ2tdpyijKhnppo

[@dgunearthed7859]

@@Busydad You rock! lol It'd be nice if every content provider was as nice as you. Thank you. I love it.

[@georgeparker4698]

Do you have a 4wd vehicle?

[@Busydad]

Last year we got a new suv that is an AWD but prior to that I took my regular 2WD all over. Just got to be careful when the water recedes or if the road is super sandy.

[@georgeparker4698]

I’m at Hemenway today

[@IEchuckie]

Where have you been? Busy working I know.

[@Busydad]

Yes, got busy with work, traveling and visitors, plus didn’t want to post any skunk videos. Anyway, I appreciate you watching my videos.

[@Jamal-sr9nn]

Bruh what area have the blue gills

[@Busydad]

Saddle cove, box car cove, even the Las Vegas Wash is where I would go for blue gills. I also caught them at veterans memorial park and sunset park. Hope this helps.

[@Jamal-sr9nn]

@Busydad appreciate you bruh, I live in Los Angeles but I have family there and love fishing.thanks

[@kennethanderson2988]

Overton is a good spot

[@Busydad]

I haven’t made it out to Overton yet. Hopefully I’ll get an opportunity soon. Thank you for watching. I just got my computer fixed so I can finally edit and upload new content. Thank you for watching 🙏

[@georgebonafino7161]

Hi Peter, Nice video! I initially thought you were going to do them all in one day! Then I realized "he can't." Went fishing last week at Floyd Lamb-caught 1 carp. Put up a nice fight and finally I christened my new net. Worked well. BTW, how do you rate that Casio fishing watch? Any faith in it? My watch was positive and I did catch a carp but its too early to say if it really works. OK, all for now. Will catch you next time. George Bonafino

[@Busydad]

So far I really like the watch. It seems to be working pretty consistently, especially fishing at Lake Mead. Not sure how it works at local ponds as I’ve caught a few when the indicator was blank but it gives me some knowledge that I don’t possess for $20. Congrats on catching a carp as I’m sure it put up a great fight. Thank you always for watching and commenting. 🙏 Stay cool and talk soon!

[@JeffreyTerakami]

Water level came up? Nah there's no way. It keeps dropping everyday. I haven't seen it rise at all.

[@Busydad]

I meant from where it was in 2022. The water level will always fluctuate depending on the In flow vs out flow. I’m sure we’ll see more drop as we head into the triple digit temperatures. Thank you for watching 🙏