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Lake Powell Fishing Report: Stripers, Bass, and More Biting Hot
This is Artificial Lure coming to you with your Lake Powell fishing report for Wednesday, May 28, 2025.
We are hitting the sweet spot of spring fishing here at Lake Powell, with water temperatures holding between 68 and 74 degrees. The weather today is shaping up just about perfect for anglers—clear skies, highs in the mid 70s, and just a light breeze on the water. Sunrise came early at 5:58 AM and you’ll have until sunset at 8:21 PM to get in on the action. No need to worry about tides—Lake Powell is a freshwater reservoir—so focus on time of day, water temp, and structure for fish activity rather than tidal tables.
Fishing is nothing short of outstanding right now. The striped bass bite is red hot, especially in the southern section near Glen Canyon Dam. Striper schools are thick, and folks are easily catching good numbers by using cut anchovy chunks about an inch and a half long, rigged on a 1/8 to 3/8 ounce jig head. Drop those near the dam—if you’re facing the dam, stick to the right side—and gently work your bait up and down. Once you land your first striper, remember the depth and keep your bait in that zone to fill the cooler fast; dozens per outing is not uncommon[1][3][5].
If you’re more interested in variety, the backs of the canyons are producing as well. Target stripers in colored water less than 30 feet deep using shad-shaped crankbaits. Troll through that transition zone from clear to stained water—once you get a hit, double back and troll it again. Largemouth and smallmouth bass are active all over the lake, with both species holding near rocky points, brush, and submerged structure. Crappie, catfish, bluegill, and walleye are also available and being caught by anglers using small jigs and live bait[5].
For today’s outing, the best all-around baits are fresh anchovy for stripers and soft plastic grubs or crankbaits that mimic shad for the bass. Drop shot rigs and tube jigs in green pumpkin or white are a solid pick for bass. If you’re targeting walleye or catfish, try nightcrawlers or chunk baits after sunset.
Top hot spots for the day include the area just downstream of Glen Canyon Dam—work the right side as you face the dam—and the backs of Warm Creek and Navajo Canyons, especially where the water shifts from clear to stained and temps are in that sweet 70-degree range.
That’ll do it for today’s Lake Powell report. The bite is on, the weather is perfect, and May is living up to its reputation as one of the best fishing months on the lake. Good luck out there, and remember to keep your lines tight and your bait in the strike zone.
We are hitting the sweet spot of spring fishing here at Lake Powell, with water temperatures holding between 68 and 74 degrees. The weather today is shaping up just about perfect for anglers—clear skies, highs in the mid 70s, and just a light breeze on the water. Sunrise came early at 5:58 AM and you’ll have until sunset at 8:21 PM to get in on the action. No need to worry about tides—Lake Powell is a freshwater reservoir—so focus on time of day, water temp, and structure for fish activity rather than tidal tables.
Fishing is nothing short of outstanding right now. The striped bass bite is red hot, especially in the southern section near Glen Canyon Dam. Striper schools are thick, and folks are easily catching good numbers by using cut anchovy chunks about an inch and a half long, rigged on a 1/8 to 3/8 ounce jig head. Drop those near the dam—if you’re facing the dam, stick to the right side—and gently work your bait up and down. Once you land your first striper, remember the depth and keep your bait in that zone to fill the cooler fast; dozens per outing is not uncommon[1][3][5].
If you’re more interested in variety, the backs of the canyons are producing as well. Target stripers in colored water less than 30 feet deep using shad-shaped crankbaits. Troll through that transition zone from clear to stained water—once you get a hit, double back and troll it again. Largemouth and smallmouth bass are active all over the lake, with both species holding near rocky points, brush, and submerged structure. Crappie, catfish, bluegill, and walleye are also available and being caught by anglers using small jigs and live bait[5].
For today’s outing, the best all-around baits are fresh anchovy for stripers and soft plastic grubs or crankbaits that mimic shad for the bass. Drop shot rigs and tube jigs in green pumpkin or white are a solid pick for bass. If you’re targeting walleye or catfish, try nightcrawlers or chunk baits after sunset.
Top hot spots for the day include the area just downstream of Glen Canyon Dam—work the right side as you face the dam—and the backs of Warm Creek and Navajo Canyons, especially where the water shifts from clear to stained and temps are in that sweet 70-degree range.
That’ll do it for today’s Lake Powell report. The bite is on, the weather is perfect, and May is living up to its reputation as one of the best fishing months on the lake. Good luck out there, and remember to keep your lines tight and your bait in the strike zone.
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By Quiet. PleaseThis is Artificial Lure coming to you with your Lake Powell fishing report for Wednesday, May 28, 2025.
We are hitting the sweet spot of spring fishing here at Lake Powell, with water temperatures holding between 68 and 74 degrees. The weather today is shaping up just about perfect for anglers—clear skies, highs in the mid 70s, and just a light breeze on the water. Sunrise came early at 5:58 AM and you’ll have until sunset at 8:21 PM to get in on the action. No need to worry about tides—Lake Powell is a freshwater reservoir—so focus on time of day, water temp, and structure for fish activity rather than tidal tables.
Fishing is nothing short of outstanding right now. The striped bass bite is red hot, especially in the southern section near Glen Canyon Dam. Striper schools are thick, and folks are easily catching good numbers by using cut anchovy chunks about an inch and a half long, rigged on a 1/8 to 3/8 ounce jig head. Drop those near the dam—if you’re facing the dam, stick to the right side—and gently work your bait up and down. Once you land your first striper, remember the depth and keep your bait in that zone to fill the cooler fast; dozens per outing is not uncommon[1][3][5].
If you’re more interested in variety, the backs of the canyons are producing as well. Target stripers in colored water less than 30 feet deep using shad-shaped crankbaits. Troll through that transition zone from clear to stained water—once you get a hit, double back and troll it again. Largemouth and smallmouth bass are active all over the lake, with both species holding near rocky points, brush, and submerged structure. Crappie, catfish, bluegill, and walleye are also available and being caught by anglers using small jigs and live bait[5].
For today’s outing, the best all-around baits are fresh anchovy for stripers and soft plastic grubs or crankbaits that mimic shad for the bass. Drop shot rigs and tube jigs in green pumpkin or white are a solid pick for bass. If you’re targeting walleye or catfish, try nightcrawlers or chunk baits after sunset.
Top hot spots for the day include the area just downstream of Glen Canyon Dam—work the right side as you face the dam—and the backs of Warm Creek and Navajo Canyons, especially where the water shifts from clear to stained and temps are in that sweet 70-degree range.
That’ll do it for today’s Lake Powell report. The bite is on, the weather is perfect, and May is living up to its reputation as one of the best fishing months on the lake. Good luck out there, and remember to keep your lines tight and your bait in the strike zone.
We are hitting the sweet spot of spring fishing here at Lake Powell, with water temperatures holding between 68 and 74 degrees. The weather today is shaping up just about perfect for anglers—clear skies, highs in the mid 70s, and just a light breeze on the water. Sunrise came early at 5:58 AM and you’ll have until sunset at 8:21 PM to get in on the action. No need to worry about tides—Lake Powell is a freshwater reservoir—so focus on time of day, water temp, and structure for fish activity rather than tidal tables.
Fishing is nothing short of outstanding right now. The striped bass bite is red hot, especially in the southern section near Glen Canyon Dam. Striper schools are thick, and folks are easily catching good numbers by using cut anchovy chunks about an inch and a half long, rigged on a 1/8 to 3/8 ounce jig head. Drop those near the dam—if you’re facing the dam, stick to the right side—and gently work your bait up and down. Once you land your first striper, remember the depth and keep your bait in that zone to fill the cooler fast; dozens per outing is not uncommon[1][3][5].
If you’re more interested in variety, the backs of the canyons are producing as well. Target stripers in colored water less than 30 feet deep using shad-shaped crankbaits. Troll through that transition zone from clear to stained water—once you get a hit, double back and troll it again. Largemouth and smallmouth bass are active all over the lake, with both species holding near rocky points, brush, and submerged structure. Crappie, catfish, bluegill, and walleye are also available and being caught by anglers using small jigs and live bait[5].
For today’s outing, the best all-around baits are fresh anchovy for stripers and soft plastic grubs or crankbaits that mimic shad for the bass. Drop shot rigs and tube jigs in green pumpkin or white are a solid pick for bass. If you’re targeting walleye or catfish, try nightcrawlers or chunk baits after sunset.
Top hot spots for the day include the area just downstream of Glen Canyon Dam—work the right side as you face the dam—and the backs of Warm Creek and Navajo Canyons, especially where the water shifts from clear to stained and temps are in that sweet 70-degree range.
That’ll do it for today’s Lake Powell report. The bite is on, the weather is perfect, and May is living up to its reputation as one of the best fishing months on the lake. Good luck out there, and remember to keep your lines tight and your bait in the strike zone.