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  • Springtime Bounty at Lake Powell: Stripers, Bass, and More Await Anglers

    Springtime Bounty at Lake Powell: Stripers, Bass, and More Await Anglers
    May 25 2025
    Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your Lake Powell fishing report for Sunday, May 25, 2025. We are in the heart of spring action and conditions could not be better. Water temperatures are holding steady between 68 and 74 degrees, perfect for ramping up fish activity and bringing multiple species into serious feeding mode.

    Today’s weather is shaping up ideal for a long day on the water. Expect clear skies, highs in the mid 70s, and just a gentle breeze—perfect for working any stretch of shoreline. Sunrise kicked off at 5:58 AM this morning, and you’ll have a long window with sunset not until 8:21 PM. With Lake Powell being a reservoir, tidal swings are not a concern, so focus instead on early mornings and late afternoons when the bite is hottest[2].

    Fish are active right now and the catches reflect that. Striped bass are absolutely stacked up in the southern sections, especially right around Glen Canyon Dam and back into the major canyons. These stripers are hungry and hitting hard. The go-to bait at the moment is anchovy, cut into 1.5-inch pieces and rigged up on a 1/8 to 3/8 ounce jig head. Drop it down near the dam—especially on the right side as you face it—and gently work it up and down to find your depth. Once you’re hooked up, stick with that level. Some boats are hauling in dozens a trip, with healthy, hard-fighting fish. In the canyon arms, try trolling shad-shaped crankbaits in water 30 feet deep or less—once you hit one, circle back on the spot for more. Stripers are holding to areas where the water shifts from clear to a bit stained[1][2][3].

    It’s not just stripers on the menu. May is known as one of the best months for variety here. Smallmouth and largemouth bass are biting well along rocky points and brush, especially up lake toward Bullfrog. Crappie, catfish, bluegill, and the occasional walleye are all being reported in good numbers all over the lake. Soft plastics and small jigs in lighter colors are pulling in bass, while catfish are favoring cut baits in the evenings[5].

    Your hot spots for today are Glen Canyon Dam for stripers and the backs of Warm Creek and Navajo Canyons for both stripers and bass. Up lake, the Bullfrog area is turning in mixed bags of bass and panfish.

    Best lures remain shad-patterned crankbaits, soft plastic grubs, and for stripers nothing beats fresh cut anchovy. For bass, tube jigs, senkos, and even topwater baits are producing as temperatures rise through the day.

    Whether you are a die-hard or just looking for a day on the water, now is about as good as it gets at Lake Powell. Good luck, tight lines, and stay safe out there[1][2][3][5].
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  • Lake Powell Fishing Report: Stripers Sizzle, Bass Bite Strong on Memorial Day Weekend

    Lake Powell Fishing Report: Stripers Sizzle, Bass Bite Strong on Memorial Day Weekend
    May 24 2025
    Good morning from Lake Powell, this is Artificial Lure with your local fishing report for Saturday, May 24, 2025. Let me get you set up for a day of prime fishing out here on the lake.

    The weather is tailor-made for anglers today—expect clear skies, with temperatures topping out in the mid 70s and just a gentle breeze to keep things comfortable. Sunrise came at 5:58 AM and sunset will be at 8:21 PM, so you’ve got a long window to fish. Lake Powell is a freshwater reservoir, so you don’t have to worry about tides. Focus on early mornings or just before dusk for peak fish activity, especially while the water temps are holding between 68 and 74 degrees.

    Striped bass are absolutely lighting it up right now, especially down by Glen Canyon Dam. If you’re after numbers, this is the spot. Most folks are anchoring up and dropping chunks of anchovy on a 1/8 to 3/8 ounce jig head. Cut your anchovy into about 1.5-inch pieces and let them sink straight down about 20 to 30 feet. Once you find the depth the stripers are hitting, keep working that zone—you can easily land dozens of healthy stripers a session. For a change of pace or if the bite slows, head to the backs of canyons where the water shifts from clear to a little murky and is about 30 feet deep or less. Troll a shad-shaped crankbait through this colored water, and when you catch one, troll that same track again[1][2][5].

    Smallmouth bass are on fire along rocky points and ledges in 15 to 25 feet of water. They’re hitting hard and often, with tube jigs, Ned rigs, and drop shot setups in green pumpkin or brown doing the trick. Largemouth are tucked into the shallow brush—try slow-rolling soft plastics or spinnerbaits through shallow cover and hang on tight[3][5].

    Crappie have been showing up in decent numbers around submerged brush and trees, especially in the coves and side canyons. Small jigs or live minnows are the best bet for these slabs. Catfish and bluegill are being caught near the shorelines, and walleye are turning up here and there on bottom bouncers and smaller crankbaits, especially in the northern arms[5].

    Hot spots today include the right side of Glen Canyon Dam—boats are stacking up and limits are coming in quick. Also check out the backs of Wahweap and Warm Creek Bay canyons for both stripers and a mixed bag of bass and crappie.

    If I had to pack just a few things, grab plenty of anchovy, shad-shaped crankbaits, green pumpkin soft plastics, and a couple of tube jigs. The bite is hot, the lake’s alive, and now’s the time to get on the water.

    Tight lines out there from Artificial Lure.
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  • Lake Powell Fishing Report: Stripers, Bass, and More in Prime Season

    Lake Powell Fishing Report: Stripers, Bass, and More in Prime Season
    May 23 2025
    Good morning, folks! Artificial Lure here with your Lake Powell fishing report for Friday, May 23rd, 2025.

    We're experiencing absolutely prime fishing conditions on Lake Powell right now. Water temperatures are holding steady between 68-74 degrees, creating the perfect environment for multiple species to actively feed. Today's weather is shaping up beautifully with clear skies and temperatures expected to reach the upper 70s by afternoon. There's just a light breeze, making for ideal boating conditions. The sun rose at 5:53 AM and will set at 8:25 PM, giving you plenty of daylight hours to get your lines wet.

    Remember, Lake Powell is a freshwater reservoir, so no need to worry about tides here. Focus instead on the time of day - early morning and evening hours have been particularly productive lately.

    Striped bass action remains red hot, especially in the southern section near Glen Canyon Dam. If you're facing the dam, concentrate on the right side where stripers are stacking up in impressive numbers. Cut anchovy chunks about 1.5 inches long on a 1/8 to 3/8 ounce jig head is the ticket here. Drop your bait, work it gently up and down, and when you find the right depth, you'll be pulling in stripers one after another. Many anglers are reporting dozens of fish per outing.

    For those wanting to target stripers away from the dam, try the backs of canyons where clear water meets colored water, especially in areas 30 feet deep or less. Trolling with shad-shaped crankbaits has been producing well in these zones.

    Bass fishing is equally strong right now. Largemouth and smallmouth are hitting aggressively in the shallows as they guard their spawning beds. Soft plastics in green pumpkin or watermelon colors rigged Texas-style have been most effective.

    Don't overlook the crappie, catfish, bluegill, and walleye opportunities as well. May is truly one of the best all-around fishing months at Powell, with virtually every species being catchable.

    For hot spots beyond the dam area, I'd recommend checking out Warm Creek Bay and Navajo Canyon, where the combination of structure and water clarity has been holding good numbers of fish.

    If you're heading out this weekend, get your bait and tackle in order, and I guarantee you'll find success on the water. This is Artificial Lure signing off - tight lines everyone, and I'll see you on the lake!
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  • Lake Powell's Springtime Fishing Bonanza: Stripers, Bass, and More

    Lake Powell's Springtime Fishing Bonanza: Stripers, Bass, and More
    May 21 2025
    Good morning folks, this is Artificial Lure with your Lake Powell fishing report for Wednesday, May 21st, 2025.

    We're smack in the middle of prime spring fishing season here at Lake Powell, with water temperatures holding steady between 68-74 degrees - perfect conditions for all our fish species to be active and hungry. Today's weather is shaping up beautifully with clear skies, highs expected in the mid-70s, and just a light breeze to keep things comfortable. Sunrise was at about 5:53 AM and we'll see sunset around 8:25 PM, giving you plenty of daylight hours to get your lines wet.

    The striper bite remains exceptional, especially down in the southern lake. These hungry stripers have been moving toward Glen Canyon Dam, and anglers are having a field day there. If you're looking for numbers, head to the dam and fish the right side when facing it. Cut anchovies are the bait of choice - cut them into 1.5-inch chunks, rig them on a 1/8 to 3/8 ounce jig head, and drop them 20-30 feet out. Work your bait gently up and down, adjusting depth every few minutes until you find where they're stacked. Once you get a hit, remember that depth and you can catch dozens in short order.

    For those who prefer trolling, the canyon backs are hot spots right now. Look for areas where the water transitions from clear to colored and is 30 feet deep or less. Troll through that colored water using shad-shaped crankbaits. When you hook one, make another pass through that same area - where there's one, there's usually many.

    Don't forget about the bass action - both largemouth and smallmouth are in full spring mode. May is absolutely one of the best months for all species at Powell, with crappie, catfish, bluegill, and walleye all actively feeding as well.

    Two hot spots I'd recommend checking out today: First, the dam area I mentioned for those stripers, and second, try Warm Creek Bay where the bass have been stacking up around submerged brush and along the drop-offs.

    The great thing about Powell this time of year is you can't really go wrong wherever you choose to wet a line. No tides to worry about here on our freshwater reservoir - just focus on those morning and evening bite windows when fish tend to be most active.

    Tight lines, folks! This is Artificial Lure signing off with your May 21st Lake Powell fishing report. See you on the water!
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  • "Springtime Fishing Bonanza at Lake Powell"

    "Springtime Fishing Bonanza at Lake Powell"
    May 19 2025
    Howdy anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Lake Powell fishing report for this beautiful Monday morning, May 19, 2025.

    Folks, we're smack dab in the prime of springtime fishing at Lake Powell! Water temps are sitting pretty between 68-74°F, creating the perfect conditions for just about every species in the lake to be active and hungry.

    The striper action is absolutely on fire right now! They've been moving down lake toward Glen Canyon Dam where anglers are having a field day. If you're facing the dam, fish the right side for best results. These hungry stripers are hitting anchovies hard - cut 'em into 1.5-inch pieces on a 1/8 to 3/8-ounce jig head, drop it 20-30 feet, and work it with a gentle up-and-down motion. Once you catch one, remember that depth because that's your honey hole.

    For those looking to explore the canyons, head to the backs where the clear water meets the colored water, about 30 feet deep or less. Trolling with shad-shaped crankbaits in these transition zones has been producing consistent catches.

    It ain't just stripers biting either! The latest reports show largemouth and smallmouth bass, crappie, catfish, bluegill, and walleye are all hitting strong throughout the lake. May is truly one of the best all-around fishing months at Powell, with excellent action reported lake-wide.

    Hot spots this week include the area near Glen Canyon Dam for stripers and the backs of many canyons where that water color changes. Just find that transition zone from clear to colored water and you'll be in business.

    Weather-wise, we're looking at ideal conditions for the next few days. No specific tidal information applicable for Lake Powell since it's a reservoir, but sunrise happening around 6:15 AM gives you plenty of daylight to get after 'em.

    Bait-wise, those anchovies are working wonders for stripers. For artificial options, medium-diving crankbaits, tube jigs, and spoons are all producing well depending on your target species.

    The fishing's so good right now you might want to call in sick for the whole week! Whether you're after those scrappy stripers, battling bass, or tangling with walleye, Lake Powell is delivering the goods.

    Remember to check your regulations, keep what you need and release the rest. This is Artificial Lure signing off - tight lines, folks, and I'll see y'all on the water!
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  • Lake Powell Fishing Report May 18, 2025: Stripers, Bass, and More Biting Strong

    Lake Powell Fishing Report May 18, 2025: Stripers, Bass, and More Biting Strong
    May 18 2025
    Good morning from Lake Powell, this is Artificial Lure with your fishing report for Sunday, May 18, 2025.

    We are sitting prime time for spring fishing on Lake Powell, with water temps holding steady between 68 and 74 degrees. The weather is shaping up perfect for anglers today—expect clear skies, highs around the mid 70s, and a gentle breeze, making for an ideal day on the water. Sunrise was at 5:58 AM and sunset will be at 8:21 PM, giving you a long window to hit the bite. With Lake Powell being a freshwater reservoir, tide is not a factor here, so focus on time of day and water temperature for fish activity instead.

    Fishing action remains excellent for stripers in the southern stretch, especially around Glen Canyon Dam. Stripers are hungry and stacking up in good numbers. The best bait right now is anchovy, cut into chunks about 1.5 inches, rigged on a 1/8 to 3/8 ounce jig head. Drop your bait near the dam, particularly the right side when facing it, and work it gently up and down. Once you find the depth the stripers are hitting, keep your bait there to land multiples. Some boats are reporting dozens caught per outing, with stripers running strong and healthy[1][3][5].

    Bass fishing is solid too, both largemouth and smallmouth. The backs of canyons where water transitions from clear to murky—especially where it's 30 feet deep or less—are holding fish. Trolling a shad-shaped crankbait in colored water will get you hooked up quick. After you catch one, circle back through the same spot for more action. Bass are active throughout the day, but early mornings and late evenings around structure are producing best[1][5].

    Other species like crappie, catfish, bluegill, and walleye are being caught as well, with action rated as good to excellent. Crappie and bluegill are tight to brush and submerged cover, and catfish are biting cut bait or nightcrawlers off the bottom. For walleye, try jigging near rocky points or trolling deep-diving crankbaits[5].

    Hot spots today: Glen Canyon Dam for non-stop striper action and the backs of Wahweap and Warm Creek Bays for bass and multi-species catches. For shore anglers, try the marinas early or late for a mixed bag.

    Best lures right now are shad-imitating crankbaits, white or chartreuse soft plastics, and of course, nothing beats fresh cut anchovy for stripers. Bait shops around the lake are well-stocked.

    That wraps up today’s Lake Powell fishing report. Bundle your rods, keep your bait fresh, and get out there while the bite is hot. Good luck and tight lines!
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  • Lake Powell Fishing Report: Stripers, Bass, and More Biting Strong This Spring

    Lake Powell Fishing Report: Stripers, Bass, and More Biting Strong This Spring
    May 17 2025
    Good morning folks, this is Artificial Lure with your May 17th, 2025 fishing report for Lake Powell. The spring bite is still going strong and the fishing conditions are prime right now!

    Lake Powell is absolutely on fire this time of year with water temperatures holding steady between 68-74°F. This is creating the perfect environment for multiple species to be active and hungry.

    Striped bass are showing exceptional activity, particularly in the southern lake. They've been moving down lake toward Glen Canyon Dam where anglers have been having a field day. If you're after stripers, cut anchovies are your best bet. Cut them into small pieces about 1.5 inches long and rig them on a jig head between 1/8 and 3/8 ounce. Drop your bait about 20-30 feet down and gently work it up and down, going a few feet deeper every few minutes. Once you get a hit, remember that depth – that's your sweet spot. If you're facing the dam, the right side has been particularly productive.

    For those who prefer artificial lures, the backs of canyons are holding good numbers of stripers. Look for areas where the water changes from clear to colored and is less than 30 feet deep. Trolling with shad-shaped crankbaits in these areas has been very effective.

    It's not just stripers that are active right now. Reports indicate that largemouth and smallmouth bass, crappie, catfish, bluegill, and walleye are all biting well. May is truly one of the best all-around months for Lake Powell fishing.

    For hot spots, I'd recommend checking out the area near Glen Canyon Dam for those stripers. Additionally, many of the back canyons are producing good numbers. The transition zones where clear water meets colored water are particularly productive right now.

    The recent spring runoff has been slowing down after a wet spring that allowed the lake to rise approximately 60 feet. This has created some interesting new structure and fishing opportunities.

    For those heading out today, expect to have plenty of daylight with sunrise having occurred at about 6:10 AM and sunset not until around 8:30 PM. That gives you plenty of time on the water to find your honey hole.

    The fishing has been rated as "very good" to "excellent" across most of the lake, so don't overthink it – just get out there and wet a line! Whether you're bait fishing or throwing artificials, Lake Powell is delivering the goods right now.

    Tight lines, everyone! This is Artificial Lure signing off until tomorrow's report.
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  • Springtime Treasures at Lake Powell: Stripers, Bass, and Crappie Thrive in Ideal Conditions

    Springtime Treasures at Lake Powell: Stripers, Bass, and Crappie Thrive in Ideal Conditions
    May 16 2025
    Good morning from beautiful Lake Powell, this is Artificial Lure giving you the lowdown on today’s angling action, May 16, 2025. The weather here is just about perfect for fishing—expect mild spring temps with a light breeze, and mostly sunny skies. Sunrise was just before 6 a.m., and sunset will fall around 8:30 p.m., meaning we’ve got long daylight hours to chase those springtime trophies.

    The spring runoff has slowed, and with the lake rising over sixty feet this season, there’s plenty of fresh structure and new shoreline for fish to explore. Water clarity is excellent in most arms, though you may find a little silt in the upper reaches after this wet spring.

    Fish activity is vibrant all over the lake. Stripers are really on the feed, especially near the dam, in Warm Creek Bay, and off rocky points. They’ve been schooling up and hitting hard, with anglers reporting double-digit catches on good days. The hot ticket for stripers right now is tossing cut bait, anchovies, or working a silver or white jig vertically in deeper water. Trolling with deep-diving crankbaits and umbrella rigs is also picking up plenty of fish if you’re looking to cover water[4][5].

    Smallmouth and largemouth bass are stacking up along rocky banks and submerged brush, especially on the main lake points and coves. Soft plastic grubs, tubes in green pumpkin or watermelon, and drop-shot rigs are all drawing solid bites. Don’t overlook spinnerbaits on breezy afternoons or topwater early in the morning before the sun gets high—bass are aggressive after that spring warm-up[5].

    Crappie have been reported biting well around brush piles and submerged timber in quieter coves, particularly up around Good Hope Bay. Minnows and small jigs under a slip bobber are the best bet here. Bluegill and catfish round out the action, with catfish coming on cut bait and bluegill easy to catch on worms near shallow structure[5].

    For today’s hotspots, head to Warm Creek Bay for stripers or the stretch from Navajo Canyon to the dam for a mixed bag of bass and stripers. Good Hope Bay is your best crappie bet. With fish active and the weather holding, it’s an ideal Lake Powell day.

    The bite is strong, the lake is generous, and there’s no better place to be. Good luck and tight lines from your friend, Artificial Lure, on Lake Powell.
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