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Lake Powell Fishing Update Late Summer 2025 - Stripers, Smallmouth, and Cats Biting Strong
This is Artificial Lure reporting in from beautiful Lake Powell on Sunday, August 17, 2025. Sunrise came at 6:32 a.m. this morning and we’ll have daylight until just about 8:16 p.m. Weather is classic late August up here—skies are partly cloudy, temps climbing into the low 90s by midday, and just a whisper of monsoon moisture lingering from yesterday, but for today it looks dry, hot, and sunny for most of the region according to KSL Weather.
Now, let’s get to what everyone’s waiting for—the fishing. Conditions on the lake are changing fast. Water levels have dropped to their lowest point in three years, and that’s meant a few boat ramps closed and some rocky areas exposed, so make sure you’re launching where it’s open and safe, and go easy running through those shallows, especially up-lake. AOL News and other outlets are reporting on these low water conditions, so keep your ears open for local updates and potential closures.
But don’t let that stop ya! The bite is hot. Stripers, smallmouth, and channel cats are all showing strong. The Lake Powell, Utah Daily Fishing Report podcast said just yesterday that stripers and smallmouth bass were biting particularly well, even with the dropping water. Early morning and evening have been best, and midday shade is vital, especially if you’re targeting those bass. Some panfish—like bluegill and crappie—are active as well, mostly tighter to brush and rock structure near deeper water.
Latest word from the docks and guides:
- Stripers are schooling up in the deeper channels off Wahweap and the main channel points near Antelope and Navajo Canyons. Anchovy chunks are still the go-to for bait fishermen, but trollers are picking up good numbers on deep-diving cranks and leadcore line with swimbaits.
- Smallmouth bass are stacked on rocky points and shaded ledges. Topwater poppers at dawn are getting some explosive hits, but your best luck is coming on drop-shot rigs with 3” shad-style plastics or classic green pumpkin tubes.
- Folks bouncing live or cut bait in 30–50 feet have landed some nice channel cats, especially overnight and very early in the morning.
Hot lures this week have been the flutter spoon for big bass and stripers. Word from Table Rock Lake anglers on TikTok says the big flutter spoon is one of the most reliable baits for late summer bass—and it’s proving true here, too. For bait, fresh-cut anchovy or shad are still king for stripers. If you’re after panfish in the coves, live worms and small jigs are hard to beat.
Top hotspots right now:
- The main lake points off Wahweap Bay—early mornings have been insane for striper boils and casting poppers.
- Navajo Canyon mouth—smallmouth have been all over the ledges in 10–20 ft, especially where you can find a touch of shade.
No tides to report here on Lake Powell—just pay attention to the wind forecast and heat. With the drought and dropping water, keep your coolers full, your bimini tops up, and practice good fish handling—release those big spawners with care. Boat ramp status can change day-to-day with the low water, so check with local marina staff before you launch.
That’s the scoop from Lake Powell today, August 17th, 2025. Thanks for tuning in, and if you want to stay on the fish, make sure you subscribe! This has been a quiet please production. For more, check out quiet please dot ai.
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Now, let’s get to what everyone’s waiting for—the fishing. Conditions on the lake are changing fast. Water levels have dropped to their lowest point in three years, and that’s meant a few boat ramps closed and some rocky areas exposed, so make sure you’re launching where it’s open and safe, and go easy running through those shallows, especially up-lake. AOL News and other outlets are reporting on these low water conditions, so keep your ears open for local updates and potential closures.
But don’t let that stop ya! The bite is hot. Stripers, smallmouth, and channel cats are all showing strong. The Lake Powell, Utah Daily Fishing Report podcast said just yesterday that stripers and smallmouth bass were biting particularly well, even with the dropping water. Early morning and evening have been best, and midday shade is vital, especially if you’re targeting those bass. Some panfish—like bluegill and crappie—are active as well, mostly tighter to brush and rock structure near deeper water.
Latest word from the docks and guides:
- Stripers are schooling up in the deeper channels off Wahweap and the main channel points near Antelope and Navajo Canyons. Anchovy chunks are still the go-to for bait fishermen, but trollers are picking up good numbers on deep-diving cranks and leadcore line with swimbaits.
- Smallmouth bass are stacked on rocky points and shaded ledges. Topwater poppers at dawn are getting some explosive hits, but your best luck is coming on drop-shot rigs with 3” shad-style plastics or classic green pumpkin tubes.
- Folks bouncing live or cut bait in 30–50 feet have landed some nice channel cats, especially overnight and very early in the morning.
Hot lures this week have been the flutter spoon for big bass and stripers. Word from Table Rock Lake anglers on TikTok says the big flutter spoon is one of the most reliable baits for late summer bass—and it’s proving true here, too. For bait, fresh-cut anchovy or shad are still king for stripers. If you’re after panfish in the coves, live worms and small jigs are hard to beat.
Top hotspots right now:
- The main lake points off Wahweap Bay—early mornings have been insane for striper boils and casting poppers.
- Navajo Canyon mouth—smallmouth have been all over the ledges in 10–20 ft, especially where you can find a touch of shade.
No tides to report here on Lake Powell—just pay attention to the wind forecast and heat. With the drought and dropping water, keep your coolers full, your bimini tops up, and practice good fish handling—release those big spawners with care. Boat ramp status can change day-to-day with the low water, so check with local marina staff before you launch.
That’s the scoop from Lake Powell today, August 17th, 2025. Thanks for tuning in, and if you want to stay on the fish, make sure you subscribe! This has been a quiet please production. For more, check out quiet please dot ai.
Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn
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By Quiet. PleaseThis is Artificial Lure reporting in from beautiful Lake Powell on Sunday, August 17, 2025. Sunrise came at 6:32 a.m. this morning and we’ll have daylight until just about 8:16 p.m. Weather is classic late August up here—skies are partly cloudy, temps climbing into the low 90s by midday, and just a whisper of monsoon moisture lingering from yesterday, but for today it looks dry, hot, and sunny for most of the region according to KSL Weather.
Now, let’s get to what everyone’s waiting for—the fishing. Conditions on the lake are changing fast. Water levels have dropped to their lowest point in three years, and that’s meant a few boat ramps closed and some rocky areas exposed, so make sure you’re launching where it’s open and safe, and go easy running through those shallows, especially up-lake. AOL News and other outlets are reporting on these low water conditions, so keep your ears open for local updates and potential closures.
But don’t let that stop ya! The bite is hot. Stripers, smallmouth, and channel cats are all showing strong. The Lake Powell, Utah Daily Fishing Report podcast said just yesterday that stripers and smallmouth bass were biting particularly well, even with the dropping water. Early morning and evening have been best, and midday shade is vital, especially if you’re targeting those bass. Some panfish—like bluegill and crappie—are active as well, mostly tighter to brush and rock structure near deeper water.
Latest word from the docks and guides:
- Stripers are schooling up in the deeper channels off Wahweap and the main channel points near Antelope and Navajo Canyons. Anchovy chunks are still the go-to for bait fishermen, but trollers are picking up good numbers on deep-diving cranks and leadcore line with swimbaits.
- Smallmouth bass are stacked on rocky points and shaded ledges. Topwater poppers at dawn are getting some explosive hits, but your best luck is coming on drop-shot rigs with 3” shad-style plastics or classic green pumpkin tubes.
- Folks bouncing live or cut bait in 30–50 feet have landed some nice channel cats, especially overnight and very early in the morning.
Hot lures this week have been the flutter spoon for big bass and stripers. Word from Table Rock Lake anglers on TikTok says the big flutter spoon is one of the most reliable baits for late summer bass—and it’s proving true here, too. For bait, fresh-cut anchovy or shad are still king for stripers. If you’re after panfish in the coves, live worms and small jigs are hard to beat.
Top hotspots right now:
- The main lake points off Wahweap Bay—early mornings have been insane for striper boils and casting poppers.
- Navajo Canyon mouth—smallmouth have been all over the ledges in 10–20 ft, especially where you can find a touch of shade.
No tides to report here on Lake Powell—just pay attention to the wind forecast and heat. With the drought and dropping water, keep your coolers full, your bimini tops up, and practice good fish handling—release those big spawners with care. Boat ramp status can change day-to-day with the low water, so check with local marina staff before you launch.
That’s the scoop from Lake Powell today, August 17th, 2025. Thanks for tuning in, and if you want to stay on the fish, make sure you subscribe! This has been a quiet please production. For more, check out quiet please dot ai.
Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn
Now, let’s get to what everyone’s waiting for—the fishing. Conditions on the lake are changing fast. Water levels have dropped to their lowest point in three years, and that’s meant a few boat ramps closed and some rocky areas exposed, so make sure you’re launching where it’s open and safe, and go easy running through those shallows, especially up-lake. AOL News and other outlets are reporting on these low water conditions, so keep your ears open for local updates and potential closures.
But don’t let that stop ya! The bite is hot. Stripers, smallmouth, and channel cats are all showing strong. The Lake Powell, Utah Daily Fishing Report podcast said just yesterday that stripers and smallmouth bass were biting particularly well, even with the dropping water. Early morning and evening have been best, and midday shade is vital, especially if you’re targeting those bass. Some panfish—like bluegill and crappie—are active as well, mostly tighter to brush and rock structure near deeper water.
Latest word from the docks and guides:
- Stripers are schooling up in the deeper channels off Wahweap and the main channel points near Antelope and Navajo Canyons. Anchovy chunks are still the go-to for bait fishermen, but trollers are picking up good numbers on deep-diving cranks and leadcore line with swimbaits.
- Smallmouth bass are stacked on rocky points and shaded ledges. Topwater poppers at dawn are getting some explosive hits, but your best luck is coming on drop-shot rigs with 3” shad-style plastics or classic green pumpkin tubes.
- Folks bouncing live or cut bait in 30–50 feet have landed some nice channel cats, especially overnight and very early in the morning.
Hot lures this week have been the flutter spoon for big bass and stripers. Word from Table Rock Lake anglers on TikTok says the big flutter spoon is one of the most reliable baits for late summer bass—and it’s proving true here, too. For bait, fresh-cut anchovy or shad are still king for stripers. If you’re after panfish in the coves, live worms and small jigs are hard to beat.
Top hotspots right now:
- The main lake points off Wahweap Bay—early mornings have been insane for striper boils and casting poppers.
- Navajo Canyon mouth—smallmouth have been all over the ledges in 10–20 ft, especially where you can find a touch of shade.
No tides to report here on Lake Powell—just pay attention to the wind forecast and heat. With the drought and dropping water, keep your coolers full, your bimini tops up, and practice good fish handling—release those big spawners with care. Boat ramp status can change day-to-day with the low water, so check with local marina staff before you launch.
That’s the scoop from Lake Powell today, August 17th, 2025. Thanks for tuning in, and if you want to stay on the fish, make sure you subscribe! This has been a quiet please production. For more, check out quiet please dot ai.
Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn