Lake Powell

Lake Information

Surface Area:161390 acres
Shoreline:1900 miles
Maximum Depth:583 ft.
Elevation:3700 ft.
Fish Species: Striped Bass, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Common Carp, Smallmouth Bass, Green Sunfish, White Crappie, Tui Chub, Northern Pike, Walleye, June Sucker
Lake Powell is an angling powerhouse with striper, bass, walleye, catfish, perch, and crappie across 1.9 million acres of desert-canyon reservoir.

Striped bass rule—fighters from 5 to 30 pounds are hooked using shad, cut bait, swimbaits, or trolling crankbaits near drop-offs in spring and fall.

Bass action is abundant: largemouth in coves, smallmouth in rocky canyon walls. Both respond to plastics, jerkbaits, and topwater lures.

Walleye occupy deep arms and channels. Rig a worm harness or crankbait off a downrigger—early morning and twilight are best.

Catfish, perch, and crappie also populate shoreline habitats in summer. All are easily caught with cut bait or minnows.

With marinas, boat ramps, houseboats, and campgrounds, Lake Powell supports anglers of all styles. Pay attention to seasonal water fluctuations and cliffs help shape habitats.

For variety, trophy fish, and breathtaking scenery, Lake Powell stands as one of the West’s best warmwater fisheries.



Latest Photos

22 lbs.
Jon Hudson
11-28-2024
5-31-2023
Jesse Callen
5-31-2023
Photo Credit: Courtesy of Ambassador Guides Service
9-14-2020

Lake Powell Whoppers

Species Weight Date Report
Striped Bass 25 lbs. 8 oz. 9-10-2020 View Report
Striped Bass 22 lbs. 11-28-2024 View Report
Largemouth Bass 4 lbs. 4 oz. 10-21-2019 View Report

Latest Fish Plants

Plant DateSpeciesSource# of Fish
3-31-2023Tui ChubUTDNR30100
10-27-2022Tui ChubUTDNR34800
4-05-2022Tui ChubUTDNR15950
11-03-2021Tui ChubUTDNR10691
4-07-2020Tui ChubUTDNR2249


Latest Fish Reports

Date Report Author
5-8-2025 Lake Powell Report
Water Temperature (Wahweap Bay) 66 F, Lake Elevation... more »
Arizona Game & Fish Department
4-16-2025 Lake Powell Fishing Report
Water Temperature (Wahweap Bay) 57 F, Lake Elevation... more »
Arizona Game & Fish Department
11-28-2024 Lake Powell Fishing Report
Water temperature (Wahweap Bay) 54-61 F, Lake Elevation... more »
Arizona Game & Fish Department
10-31-2024 Lake Powell Fishing Report
Lake Powell - Water temperature (Wahweap Bay) 69-74 F,... more »
Arizona Game & Fish Department
9-30-2024 Lake Powell Fishing Report
Water temperature (Wahweap Bay) 77-81 F, Lake Elevation... more »
Arizona Game & Fish Department

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