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Lake Mead

Arizona
7.17 km²
36.2212, -114.0084
NHD {45CB6D0B-3DFC-4BDE-AF76-31AAE55409FE}
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About Lake Mead

Lake Mead is a natural lake or pond in Arizona, United States. It covers approximately 7.17 km² (1771 acres). The lake centroid is located at 36.2212° N, 114.0084° W. Fish species records for this lake are still being compiled. Lake boundary and identifier come from the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

At a glance

Best season
April – October
Long open-water season
Natural lake
Medium
Great for a day trip
Species diversity
Data pending
Records still being compiled
Access
Public waterbody
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Weather at Lake Mead

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Best fishing times today

Day length: 14h 21m
Dawn12:03
Sunrise12:32
Sunset02:53
Dusk03:23

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  • Dawn11:3313:32Excellent
  • Morning13:3219:43Good
  • Midday19:4323:53Calm
  • Afternoon23:5301:53Good
  • Dusk01:5303:53Excellent
  • Night03:5311:33Good
Moon: 13% · waxing16:10

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Frequently asked questions

What fish species live in Lake Mead?

No fish species have been catalogued yet for Lake Mead. Records are pulled from GBIF and updated regularly.

How big is Lake Mead?

Lake Mead covers approximately 7.17 square kilometres (1771 acres), based on the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

Where is Lake Mead located?

Lake Mead is located in Arizona, United States, with its centroid at 36.2212°, -114.0084°.

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Data sources: USGS National Hydrography Dataset · GBIF