Lake Powell Fishing Forecast: Swimbait Savvy and Drought Concerns in December 2025

# Lake Powell Fishing Report - December 4th, 2025

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure with your Lake Powell fishing report for Thursday, December 4th.

We're looking at some interesting conditions out on the water today. Sunrise is coming in around 7:41 AM, and you've got until about 4:39 PM before sunset, so get out there early and make the most of your daylight hours.

Weather-wise, we're dealing with partly cloudy skies and temps in the mid-30s to low 40s. There's a weak storm system moving through the Four Corners area bringing some light snow to San Juan and Grand Counties, but minimal accumulation expected. Friday and Saturday will see some moisture creeping in from the Pacific Northwest, but today should be relatively dry overall.

Now, here's what's important—water levels at Lake Powell have been a concern heading into winter. The reservoir could potentially drop low enough to impact hydropower generation by December 2026 if current drought conditions persist in the Upper Colorado River Basin. That's something to keep in mind for longer-term planning.

For lures, the guys catching fish at Clear Lake have been having tremendous success with swimbaits—specifically G-Ratt Executioners and Jaw Jacks. ChatterBaits in green pumpkin with matching trailers are also doing solid work. If you want to dial it in even more, drop-shot rigs with Roboworms are proving reliable. Stick with those proven patterns and you should find some success.

The recent reports show steady trophy potential, especially if you're targeting bigger fish. Early morning presentations along structure are your best bet before the sun climbs too high.

Two hot spots I'd recommend: the deeper canyon sections where the stripers congregate, and the shallower flats near the northern arms where they're moving this time of year.

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