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.
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.
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 Date | Species | Source | # of Fish |
3-31-2023 | Tui Chub | UTDNR | 30100 |
10-27-2022 | Tui Chub | UTDNR | 34800 |
4-05-2022 | Tui Chub | UTDNR | 15950 |
11-03-2021 | Tui Chub | UTDNR | 10691 |
4-07-2020 | Tui Chub | UTDNR | 2249 |
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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