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Lake Powell Fishing Report: Stripers, Bass, and More Biting Strong
Good morning from Lake Powell, this is Artificial Lure with your fishing report for Monday, May 26, 2025.
We are rolling into late May with classic spring conditions—water temperatures are steady between 68 and 74 degrees, and the fish are loving it. Expect beautiful weather today: clear skies, highs in the mid 70s, and a light breeze. Sunrise was at 5:58 AM and sunset will be at 8:21 PM, so anglers have a solid window to catch the morning and evening bite. No tides to worry about on Lake Powell, just keep an eye on the clock and those water temps for the most action[2][3].
Fishing right now is nothing short of excellent. The southern end, especially around Glen Canyon Dam, is holding big numbers of hungry striped bass. They’ve been active and aggressive, with some boats reporting dozens of fish caught per outing. The go-to bait is still sliced anchovy, about an inch and a half, rigged on a 1/8 to 3/8 ounce jig head. Drop your bait near the dam on the right side if you’re facing it, and work it gently off the bottom—once you find the depth, stick with it for non-stop action[1][2][5].
If you’re more of a troller, head into the backs of canyons where the water shifts from clear to colored and is 30 feet deep or less. Troll a shad-shaped crankbait in that colored water—hook one fish and keep circling over that spot, as the stripers tend to school up there[1].
Besides stripers, Lake Powell is a mixed bag right now. Largemouth and smallmouth bass are both hot, especially around rocky points and submerged structure. Crappie, catfish, bluegill, and walleye are also biting well, making it a great time for multi-species action. For bass, soft plastics and small crankbaits are producing, while catfish are hitting best in the evenings on cut bait or stink bait[5].
Hot spots to check today: Glen Canyon Dam (right side when facing the dam) for stripers, and the backs of Warm Creek and Navajo canyons for mixed bass and walleye. Don’t overlook the rocky shelves and coves for bass and panfish.
This is the time to get out—Lake Powell is fishing better than it has all year. Tight lines and good luck out there!
We are rolling into late May with classic spring conditions—water temperatures are steady between 68 and 74 degrees, and the fish are loving it. Expect beautiful weather today: clear skies, highs in the mid 70s, and a light breeze. Sunrise was at 5:58 AM and sunset will be at 8:21 PM, so anglers have a solid window to catch the morning and evening bite. No tides to worry about on Lake Powell, just keep an eye on the clock and those water temps for the most action[2][3].
Fishing right now is nothing short of excellent. The southern end, especially around Glen Canyon Dam, is holding big numbers of hungry striped bass. They’ve been active and aggressive, with some boats reporting dozens of fish caught per outing. The go-to bait is still sliced anchovy, about an inch and a half, rigged on a 1/8 to 3/8 ounce jig head. Drop your bait near the dam on the right side if you’re facing it, and work it gently off the bottom—once you find the depth, stick with it for non-stop action[1][2][5].
If you’re more of a troller, head into the backs of canyons where the water shifts from clear to colored and is 30 feet deep or less. Troll a shad-shaped crankbait in that colored water—hook one fish and keep circling over that spot, as the stripers tend to school up there[1].
Besides stripers, Lake Powell is a mixed bag right now. Largemouth and smallmouth bass are both hot, especially around rocky points and submerged structure. Crappie, catfish, bluegill, and walleye are also biting well, making it a great time for multi-species action. For bass, soft plastics and small crankbaits are producing, while catfish are hitting best in the evenings on cut bait or stink bait[5].
Hot spots to check today: Glen Canyon Dam (right side when facing the dam) for stripers, and the backs of Warm Creek and Navajo canyons for mixed bass and walleye. Don’t overlook the rocky shelves and coves for bass and panfish.
This is the time to get out—Lake Powell is fishing better than it has all year. Tight lines and good luck out there!
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By Quiet. PleaseGood morning from Lake Powell, this is Artificial Lure with your fishing report for Monday, May 26, 2025.
We are rolling into late May with classic spring conditions—water temperatures are steady between 68 and 74 degrees, and the fish are loving it. Expect beautiful weather today: clear skies, highs in the mid 70s, and a light breeze. Sunrise was at 5:58 AM and sunset will be at 8:21 PM, so anglers have a solid window to catch the morning and evening bite. No tides to worry about on Lake Powell, just keep an eye on the clock and those water temps for the most action[2][3].
Fishing right now is nothing short of excellent. The southern end, especially around Glen Canyon Dam, is holding big numbers of hungry striped bass. They’ve been active and aggressive, with some boats reporting dozens of fish caught per outing. The go-to bait is still sliced anchovy, about an inch and a half, rigged on a 1/8 to 3/8 ounce jig head. Drop your bait near the dam on the right side if you’re facing it, and work it gently off the bottom—once you find the depth, stick with it for non-stop action[1][2][5].
If you’re more of a troller, head into the backs of canyons where the water shifts from clear to colored and is 30 feet deep or less. Troll a shad-shaped crankbait in that colored water—hook one fish and keep circling over that spot, as the stripers tend to school up there[1].
Besides stripers, Lake Powell is a mixed bag right now. Largemouth and smallmouth bass are both hot, especially around rocky points and submerged structure. Crappie, catfish, bluegill, and walleye are also biting well, making it a great time for multi-species action. For bass, soft plastics and small crankbaits are producing, while catfish are hitting best in the evenings on cut bait or stink bait[5].
Hot spots to check today: Glen Canyon Dam (right side when facing the dam) for stripers, and the backs of Warm Creek and Navajo canyons for mixed bass and walleye. Don’t overlook the rocky shelves and coves for bass and panfish.
This is the time to get out—Lake Powell is fishing better than it has all year. Tight lines and good luck out there!
We are rolling into late May with classic spring conditions—water temperatures are steady between 68 and 74 degrees, and the fish are loving it. Expect beautiful weather today: clear skies, highs in the mid 70s, and a light breeze. Sunrise was at 5:58 AM and sunset will be at 8:21 PM, so anglers have a solid window to catch the morning and evening bite. No tides to worry about on Lake Powell, just keep an eye on the clock and those water temps for the most action[2][3].
Fishing right now is nothing short of excellent. The southern end, especially around Glen Canyon Dam, is holding big numbers of hungry striped bass. They’ve been active and aggressive, with some boats reporting dozens of fish caught per outing. The go-to bait is still sliced anchovy, about an inch and a half, rigged on a 1/8 to 3/8 ounce jig head. Drop your bait near the dam on the right side if you’re facing it, and work it gently off the bottom—once you find the depth, stick with it for non-stop action[1][2][5].
If you’re more of a troller, head into the backs of canyons where the water shifts from clear to colored and is 30 feet deep or less. Troll a shad-shaped crankbait in that colored water—hook one fish and keep circling over that spot, as the stripers tend to school up there[1].
Besides stripers, Lake Powell is a mixed bag right now. Largemouth and smallmouth bass are both hot, especially around rocky points and submerged structure. Crappie, catfish, bluegill, and walleye are also biting well, making it a great time for multi-species action. For bass, soft plastics and small crankbaits are producing, while catfish are hitting best in the evenings on cut bait or stink bait[5].
Hot spots to check today: Glen Canyon Dam (right side when facing the dam) for stripers, and the backs of Warm Creek and Navajo canyons for mixed bass and walleye. Don’t overlook the rocky shelves and coves for bass and panfish.
This is the time to get out—Lake Powell is fishing better than it has all year. Tight lines and good luck out there!