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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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  • Lake Powell Fishing Report May 2025 - Striper Bites, Crappie Crushes, and Weather Perfection

    Lake Powell Fishing Report May 2025 - Striper Bites, Crappie Crushes, and Weather Perfection
    May 14 2025
    Howdy anglers, Artificial Lure here with your Lake Powell fishing report for this beautiful Wednesday, May 14, 2025.

    Folks, we're smack dab in the middle of prime fishing time at Powell! Water temps have settled nicely between 68-74°F in the past couple days, and the fish are absolutely loving it. The lake's been rising steadily after that fantastic spring runoff we had, giving us about 60 more feet of water to play with compared to earlier this year.

    This morning's sunrise was at 6:12 AM, and we're looking at a sunset around 8:27 PM, giving you plenty of daylight hours to get those lines wet. Weather's cooperating nicely today with temperatures in the mid-70s and just a light breeze – perfect conditions for a day on the water.

    The fishing action has been nothing short of spectacular lately. Stripers have been hitting hard near the dam and in Warm Creek Bay. Smallmouth bass are absolutely crushing it in the rocky points and ledges in the 15-25 foot range. Largemouth are hanging in the shallow brush, while those tasty crappie are schooling around submerged trees and brush piles.

    Last week's reports showed anglers limiting out on stripers using anchovies near the dam. Bass fishermen have been having great success with drop-shot rigs using 4-inch watermelon or smoke-colored plastics. For those after walleye, try trolling with deep-diving crankbaits in the early morning or late evening hours.

    As for hot spots, you'd be crazy not to try Warm Creek Bay right now – the stripers and smallmouth are stacked up there something fierce. Good Friends Canyon has also been producing some monster largemouth, with several 5+ pounders reported in the last few days. If you're after those tasty walleye, try the mouth of the Escalante where they've been feeding heavily in the current.

    Bait-wise, anchovies are still the go-to for stripers. For bass, plastic worms and jigs in natural colors are your best bet. The crappie can't resist small jigs tipped with minnows around those submerged trees.

    The main ramp at Wahweap is fully operational now for all boats, so launching is a breeze. Remember to keep your distance from other anglers – there's plenty of fish and water for everyone these days.

    That's the word from Lake Powell today, folks. This is Artificial Lure signing off and reminding you that the worst day fishing still beats the best day working! Tight lines, y'all!
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  • Lake Powell Fishing Report: Prime Time for Stripers & Bass

    Lake Powell Fishing Report: Prime Time for Stripers & Bass
    May 12 2025
    Good morning from Lake Powell, this is Artificial Lure with your fishing report for May 12, 2025. The weather today is mild and mostly clear, with light morning winds giving way to calm conditions later in the day. Sunrise was around 6:15 AM and sunset will be near 8:15 PM, offering plenty of daylight for some quality fishing time. Water temperatures in the lake are hovering in the mid-60s Fahrenheit, which is just right for active fish feeding behavior.

    Fishing activity has been excellent lately, especially with striped bass and smallmouth bass making up the bulk of the catch. Recent reports from local anglers and guides indicate stripers are quite aggressive right now, likely feeding heavily on the abundant shad moving through the back canyons and U-shaped coves along the main channels. These areas are your best bet if you want to target stripers, as the fish tend to follow the shad into tighter spots where they can ambush their prey.

    For lure selection, spoons in silver are proving especially effective for stripers, with gold and copper spoons also getting bites. Early morning topwater action has been notable, so having a topwater bait ready to go when you see boils or surface commotion can pay off. Deeper water tactics such as grubs in the 10 to 30-foot range and Ned rigs have been working great for bass. Soft plastics like Senkos, stick worms, and shaky heads rigged wacky or Texas style remain reliable options, particularly around submerged brush and rocky shelf areas where bass congregate.

    Hot spots to consider today include the back canyons near Wahweap and the narrow slots east of Antelope Point. These spots offer a mix of shallow structure and deep-water shelves that hold both stripers and bass well. If you’re trolling, shallow diving crankbaits and tube jigs are producing good numbers, especially when working along drop-offs and points where baitfish like shad are plentiful.

    No tidal movement to report since Lake Powell is a reservoir, but keep an eye on weather conditions as afternoon breezes sometimes pick up, affecting casting and lure presentation. Overall, the bite is steadily improving as spring progresses, and the variety of fish—from large stripers to smallmouth and largemouth bass, plus some crappie and sunfish—makes Lake Powell a fantastic place to be right now.

    So get your rods ready, stock up on silver spoons, soft plastics, and grubs, and head out early to catch the best action. Lake Powell is firing on all cylinders this May, and there’s no shortage of hungry fish waiting for you on the water.

    Tight lines out there,
    Artificial Lure
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  • Lake Powell Fishing Report: Stripers, Bass, and More Biting in the Ideal May Conditions

    Lake Powell Fishing Report: Stripers, Bass, and More Biting in the Ideal May Conditions
    May 11 2025
    This is Artificial Lure with your Lake Powell fishing report for Sunday May 11 2025.

    First off let me say conditions across the lake are just about perfect for anglers right now. We’re seeing continued excellent fishing for just about everything Lake Powell offers. May is always a top month out here and so far this year has been no exception. Early mornings are crisp with temps starting out in the low 60s climbing into the 80s by afternoon. Skies are mostly clear with a slight breeze today not enough to keep you off the water. The sun rose at 6:16 am and will set tonight at 8:16 pm. Tides aren’t a factor on Powell but rising water from spring snowmelt has pushed some fish up into the shallows and new brush lines.

    If you’re chasing stripers the bite has been hot early mornings especially where shad are stacked up in the back of coves and U shaped cuts off the main channels. The stripers are chasing freshly hatched shad so you’ll want to have a couple rods rigged. Topwater lures and surface walkers work well at first light wherever you see boils or surface action. Look for silver as your go-to color but gold and copper work too. Once the sun gets up a bit switch to spoons or troll shallow diving crankbaits along the edges. Small to medium white or chartreuse grubs fished in 10 to 30 feet of water have been getting a lot of bites as well.

    The bass bite is steady both largemouth and smallmouth. Ned rigs and shaky head jigs are producing, and Senko style plastics rigged wacky or Texas are always a winner right now. Fish these rigs around new flooded brush or rocky points. Catfish and walleye are being caught mostly on cut bait or worms fished on the bottom especially in the evening and overnight. A few nice crappie and bluegill also coming from the brushy pockets and submerged trees on small jigs.

    Recent catches have included plenty of striped bass up to 4 pounds, lots of smallmouth bass, a few largemouth, plus the occasional walleye and catfish. Overall fishing is rated good to excellent across the lake.

    Hot spots today include the backs of Warm Creek and Navajo Canyons for stripers and shad boils, and the brushy bays in Padre Bay and Last Chance for bass and crappie.

    Best baits right now – silver spoons, white or chartreuse soft plastics, topwater walkers at first light, and good old nightcrawlers or cut bait for the bottom dwellers.

    That’s the latest from Lake Powell. Good luck, be safe, and I hope you reel in a big one today.
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  • Excellent Lake Powell Fishing - Stripers, Bass, Walleye, Panfish Biting Across the Lake

    Excellent Lake Powell Fishing - Stripers, Bass, Walleye, Panfish Biting Across the Lake
    May 10 2025
    Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your Lake Powell fishing report for Saturday, May 10, 2025.

    Lake Powell is looking prime right now for just about every species. With sunrise at about 6:06 AM and sunset around 8:21 PM, you have some great long daylight hours to get out and chase fish. The weather looks cooperative today, with clear skies likely and calm winds expected through most of the morning—perfect conditions for both boaters and shoreline anglers.

    Fishing has been very good to excellent all around the lake lately. Striped bass, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, crappie, catfish, bluegill, and walleye are all biting. May is truly one of the best months to fish Powell, and the action proves it. Recent reports show big numbers of stripers, though many are on the smaller side; you’ll need to hunt a bit for the chunky ones. Bass fishing is “spring time good,” meaning they’re aggressive and feeding well along rocky points and coves[4][5].

    For lures, throw crankbaits, jerkbaits, and soft plastics for bass. Stripers are hitting well on anchovy chunks and shad-imitating swimbaits, especially in deeper water off points and near the dam. Walleye are responding to crawler harnesses and bottom bouncers. If you’re after panfish like crappie and bluegill, small jigs tipped with a little bit of worm will do the trick.

    Right now, two hot spots are the Wahweap area near the dam and the stretch between Bullfrog and Halls Crossing. Both have seen consistent action for stripers and bass. If you’re a shore angler, the backs of most canyons are holding active fish in the mornings and evenings.

    Tidal swings aren’t a factor here, but water elevation is up to about 3558 feet, which means there’s plenty of fresh shoreline to work and some flooded brush to target for bass and crappie[4].

    In summary, grab your favorite rod, toss some crankbaits for bass, drop some cut bait for stripers, and don’t be afraid to explore the new shoreline. Lake Powell is fishing hot, and now’s the time to get in on the action. Tight lines, everyone, from your local source Artificial Lure[4][5].
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  • Excellent Fishing at Lake Powell - Stripers, Bass & Crappie Biting Aggressively

    Excellent Fishing at Lake Powell - Stripers, Bass & Crappie Biting Aggressively
    May 9 2025
    Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your Lake Powell fishing report for Friday, May 9th, 2025.

    Folks, the spring bite is absolutely on fire right now at Lake Powell! The water temperature has been climbing steadily, and the fish are responding with aggressive feeding patterns throughout the lake[1].

    Weather-wise, we're looking at a beautiful day with temperatures expected to reach the mid-70s by afternoon. Sunrise was at 6:12 AM, and we'll have sunlight until about 8:23 PM, giving you plenty of time on the water. Winds are light from the southwest at 5-8 mph, perfect conditions for working those coves and points.

    The fishing has been rated as "very good" to "excellent" all over the lake this past week[5]. Stripers have been particularly active, with schools busting the surface in the early mornings near the main channel. Smallmouth and largemouth bass are in full spawn mode, making them aggressive and territorial around shallow structure.

    Recent catches have been impressive – anglers are reporting limits of smallmouth in the 2-3 pound range, while stripers averaging 3-5 pounds have been common[1]. Crappie fishing has been exceptional too, with many folks finding schools of these tasty panfish around brush piles and submerged vegetation.

    For bait and tackle, plastic grubs in watermelon and pumpkin colors have been killing it for bass, especially when rigged on 1/4 oz jig heads. For stripers, try anchovies or cut bait near cliff walls, or white swimbaits if you prefer artificial[5]. Crappie have been hitting small jigs tipped with minnows, particularly in chartreuse and white colors.

    For hot spots, you'll want to check out Warm Creek Bay where the smallmouth bite has been incredible along the rocky points. Another productive area has been the backs of Navajo Canyon, where largemouth are holding tight to flooded brush. For stripers, try the cliff walls near Antelope Point Marina, especially during the first and last light of the day.

    Water levels are up from last month, which has flooded some brush and created excellent ambush points for predator fish[1]. The rising water has also triggered feeding frenzies as baitfish get pushed out of newly submerged cover.

    Don't forget that May is prime time for walleye too, with many being caught on bottom bouncers tipped with nightcrawlers along transition areas from sand to rock[5].

    That's the scoop for today, folks. This is Artificial Lure reminding you to keep your hooks sharp and your lines tight. Good luck out there on beautiful Lake Powell, and I'll catch you on the next report!
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