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Discover the latest insights with the "Lake Powell, Utah Fishing Report Today" podcast. Perfect for anglers and fishing enthusiasts, this podcast provides up-to-date fishing conditions, expert tips, and the best techniques for catching a variety of fish in Lake Powell. Stay informed about weather patterns, water levels, and fish activity to enhance your fishing experience. Tune in daily for the most accurate and comprehensive fishing reports in the Lake Powell region. For more info go to https://www.quietperiodplease.com/ Get all your gear befoe you leave the dock Also check out https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/time-in-city-news-info/id6692631879 and https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/what-to-do-in-city-guides/id6615091666 This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

  1. 12/06/2025

    Lake Powell Fishing Report: Stripers Roam Deeper, Smallies Still Catchable

    This is Artificial Lure with your Lake Powell fishing report. We don’t worry about tides out here in canyon country, but we do care about light and weather. Around the main lake, sunrise is right around 7:20 a.m. with sunset near 5:10 p.m., giving us a short winter window. Early and late are still your best bets, with a solid mid‑day bump when the sun warms the rock walls. Weather across the lake is classic early winter desert: chilly at first light, climbing into the 40s to low 50s with mostly clear skies and light winds. Bundle up for the run, but you’ll be peeling layers once that sun hits the coves. Recent reports from local marinas and anglers around Wahweap and Bullfrog have striper schools still active but roaming deeper—30 to 60 feet over main channels and major cuts. Vertical jigging has put good numbers in the boat: it’s been common to see a couple of anglers box 20–40 eater‑size stripers on a half‑day when they stay on the graph and keep moving. Smallmouth bass are quieter but still very catchable. Think winter: slower presentations along chunk rock, bluff ends, and broken ledges in 15–35 feet. Expect smaller numbers but better quality. A handful of walleye are coming as by‑catch dragging worms or small swimbaits along the bottom in the same depth range, especially close to first and last light. Best lures right now: - For stripers: • One‑ounce silver or white jigging spoons • White or pearl soft‑plastic swimbaits on 1/2‑ to 3/4‑ounce heads • Heavy Kastmaster‑style blades when wind chops the surface - For smallmouth and walleye: • Green pumpkin or brown tube jigs, 3–4 inch, on 1/4‑ to 3/8‑ounce heads • Ned rigs in natural colors • Slow‑rolled 3‑inch paddle‑tails in shad or smoke Best bait: - Cut anchovies are still king for stripers. Drop them straight down to the marks, keep a steady trickle of small chunks going, and let the school build under the boat. - Nightcrawlers on a bottom‑bouncer or simple sliding sinker rig will pick off walleye and the occasional smallmouth on flats adjacent to deeper water. Two local hot spots to consider: - **Wahweap to Antelope area:** Work main‑lake points, the mouth of Antelope Canyon, and channel bends where you see big arcs stacked mid‑column. Great for spooning and anchovy rigs. - **Bullfrog/Halls Crossing:** Focus on the backs of major canyons and long tapering points—Good Hope and the Bullfrog/Halls channel edges have been solid when you follow the shad. Electronics matter now. Idle until you mark bait and game fish, then fish vertically instead of just beating the bank. Short strikes are common in the cold, so downsize, slow down, and let the fish load the rod before you swing. That’s your Lake Powell update from Artificial Lure. Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a report. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai. Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

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  2. 11/29/2025

    Lake Powell Fishing Report: Early Winter Bite for Stripers and Walleye

    # Lake Powell Fishing Report – November 29, 2025 Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your Saturday morning fishing report for Lake Powell. Let's dive into what's happening out on the water today. **Weather and Conditions** We're looking at sunny skies this morning with temperatures hovering between 29 and 31 degrees Fahrenheit. Light and variable winds are keeping things calm on the water—perfect conditions for getting out there. Sunrise was around 7:07 AM, so you've still got some prime early-morning light, and sunset comes in at 5:08 PM. The lake is running at 29% capacity right now, so water levels are definitely something to keep in mind as you're navigating out there. **Fish Activity** While Lake Powell's been a bit quiet lately compared to our Puget Sound reports, this is a solid time to be targeting stripers and walleye in the deeper structure. The cooler water temps we're seeing—right around 49 to 51 degrees—are pushing fish toward deeper channels and rocky points. Late fall bite windows are typically best during early morning and late evening, so make your move soon after sunrise. **Lures and Bait** For stripers, throw lipless crankbaits in various sizes—1/2-ounce options are working well. ChatterBaits with small trailers are solid choices too. If you're mooching, cut-plug herring and live shiners will get bites. For walleye, spoons in glow finishes and small jigging presentations near the bottom are your bread and butter. Don't overlook swimbaits jigged along structure—they're deadly this time of year. **Hot Spots** Bullfrog Marina area is your go-to launch point with good access to deeper water. Work the main channel structure and rocky points—that's where the fish are staging right now. Thanks for tuning in! Make sure to subscribe for daily updates on Lake Powell and beyond. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease.ai. Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

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  3. 11/04/2025

    Excellent Lake Powell Fishing Report: Stripers, Smallmouth, and Lure Tips for November 4, 2025

    # Lake Powell Fishing Report - Tuesday, November 4th, 2025 Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure with your Lake Powell fishing update for today, November 4th. We're looking at excellent conditions on the water right now. The weather's shaping up to be sunny with highs in the upper 60s and southeast winds running 10 to 20 miles per hour—perfect for getting out there. Water levels across Utah are sitting at 82% of normal according to current streamflow data, which means we've got decent water moving through the system. Now, here's what you need to know about the bite. The San Juan River near Bluff is running strong at 815 CFS, and that's got the smallmouth fired up. If you're heading down to the Colorado River arm toward Potash, we're seeing 4,300 CFS—that's a healthy increase from yesterday. That current means the stripers and walleye are going to be aggressive and feeding along the structure. For lures, you'll want to bring single swimbaits with heavier jigheads than you'd normally use. Work your soft plastics in green pumpkin and black and blue patterns along the main channel breaks. The stripers have been hitting well on dock jigs, especially in the early morning and late afternoon hours. I'd recommend hitting the Colorado River arm between Hite and Wahweap for stripers—the current there is pushing baitfish, and the fish are following. For smallmouth, the San Juan River inlets are absolutely solid right now with the water temperature where it is. Get out there and make some memories on the water. Thanks for tuning in, and don't forget to subscribe! This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease.ai. Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

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  4. 10/15/2025

    Fishing Lake Powell: Bass, Stripers, and Walleye Heating Up for Fall Bite

    Howdy folks, this is Artificial Lure coming to you live from the shores of Lake Powell, where the desert sun wakes up over red cliffs and the bass are starting to get serious about fall feeding. Let's break it all down for you—today's date is October 15, 2025, and if you're plotting your day on the water, you’ll see sunrise around 7:30 AM and sunset just shy of 6:30 PM, giving you a generous window to chase those stripes and smallies. Weather-wise, we’re looking at a textbook Utah fall morning—sunny, crisp with lows near 50°F, and highs climbing into the low 80s by afternoon according to WeatherWorld. Winds are light for now, so expect smooth cruising on the main channel and protected coves. Humidity’s sitting at about 60%, and visibility is sharp—good news for sight-fishing fans. Barometric pressure is steady, which usually means the bite stays consistent, but keep an eye out for afternoon breezes picking up as the canyon heats up. Now, let's talk fish. Lake Powell doesn’t have tides like the ocean, but water levels are everything out here. This year’s been tough—drought hung on through summer, and the lake’s surface dropped a whopping 33 feet over the water year, settling at just 3,545 feet as of October 1, according to regional water watchers. That means ramp access is changing, so double-check your launch points and watch for newly exposed structure—those submerged brush piles and rock ledges are now primo real estate for bass and walleye. Fish activity’s been picking up as the water cools. Smallmouth are stacked on points and rocky humps, chasing shad schools tight to the banks. Largemouth are hugging the remaining brush and flooded timber, especially in the backs of canyons where bait is balling up. Striped bass runs have been hit-or-miss this fall—blame the low water and tough shad numbers—but when you find them, it’s still lights-out on live bait or big swimbaits. Recent reports from local guides suggest decent numbers of smallmouth in the 2–4 lb range, with the occasional 5-plus-pound bruiser for those working deep-diving crankbaits along submerged ridges. Walleye are showing on drop-offs near creek channels, especially at first and last light. As for lures, reaction baits are ruling the roost right now. Football-head jigs in green pumpkin or watermelon craw colors are getting hammered when dragged slowly along rocky bottoms. Drop-shot rigs with 4" finesse worms in smoke or margarita mutilator are cheating limits when the bite gets tough. Topwater action has tapered off with the cooler mornings, but a Heddon Super Spook or Rico can still call up a reaction strike at daybreak. For stripes, nothing beats a live shiner or a big, jointed swimbait like the Storm Wildeye Swim Shad in shad or bluegill. If you’re after walleye, slow-roll a perch-pattern crankbait or drag a nightcrawler harness along steep breaks. Bait? Live shiners are gold for stripers right now, but bring plenty—low water means tough shad numbers, and guides are seeing mo This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

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  5. 09/14/2025

    Late Summer Stripers and Smallies at Lake Powell

    Howdy folks, this is Artificial Lure with your Lake Powell fishing report for September 14, 2025. Today at Lake Powell, the weather’s been a mixed bag. According to WeatherWorld.com, we’ve had moderate rain earlier with highs pushing 89°F and lows dipping into the upper 60s. Winds have been brisk, out of the southwest at about 29 mph, and the humidity hangs in the comfortable 40–50% zone—not unusual for September but it’s made the fishing a bit interesting the past few days. Sunrise today was right around 6:59 a.m., and sunset’s scheduled for 7:33 p.m.—gives you a solid window for both the dawn and dusk bite. Big catches this week are coming out of the main lake points and back ends of coves. Stripers have been active around the dam and at the mouth of Navajo Canyon, especially at first light and again late in the evening. Recent reports from local anglers at the marinas say several boats limited out on stripers using cut anchovy and deep-diving crankbaits. The anchovy bite is solid right now, and vertical jigging spoons are also putting fish in the boat around the 40–60 foot depth lines. Smallmouth bass are picking up with the cooling rain, moving up onto the rocky shelves and points. Folks have been doing well with soft plastics—think green pumpkin and watermelon tubes—as well as drop-shot rigs fished slow. Crayfish imitations are the name of the game in the shallows, especially along the rocky transitions up near Bullfrog and Good Hope Bay. A few nice largemouths have been caught near flooded brush on spinnerbaits, but by and large, smallies are king during these late summer days. For walleye chasers, trolling worm harnesses and slow-drifting nightcrawlers near the bottom in 20–30 feet of water is paying off. Mornings are best, but don’t discount the evening bite, either. Catfishing remains consistent around Wahweap and along sandy flats in the backs of coves. Chicken liver and stink bait will do the trick. The recent rains haven’t slowed the action much, but nights are cooler, so bring a jacket if you’re planning to fish after sundown. Crappie have been a little hit-or-miss—I haven’t heard of any big numbers yet, but a few slabs have turned up tucked into submerged timber and brush piles, mostly on live minnows. Best lures right now: deep-diving shad-patterned crankbaits, white and chartreuse spinnerbaits, 4-inch tubes, and anything that mimics shad or crawdads. Live bait, especially anchovy for stripers and nightcrawlers for walleye, is hard to beat. And don’t be afraid to work the water—covering ground makes the difference, just like The Owen News reminds us, fish move in and out of an area, and moving baits catch more attention. Hot spots today? Give the mouth of Navajo Canyon a shot early, especially for stripers and smallies. Good Hope Bay up north is also producing—look for rocky shelves and transition banks. For catfish, drop your anchor near Warm Creek or the backs of Padre Bay in the evening hours. No tidal swings here, fol This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

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  6. 08/31/2025

    August 31, 2025 Lake Powell Fishing Report: Striper Frenzy, Bass on the Bite, and Catfish in the Coves

    This is Artificial Lure bringing you the August 31, 2025, fishing report for Lake Powell and the surrounding canyon country. The dog days of summer may be nearing their close, but there’s still plenty of heat left on the water—both above and below the surface. Lake Powell woke up to clear skies and a soft glow just before 6:50 am, with sunrise peeking over the red rocks and another beautifully long day stretched until sunset around 8:07 pm. We’re seeing daytime highs hovering near 95°F, with humidity around 43 percent and just a hint of breeze, keeping the water flat and ideal for sight-casting around cover. Barometric pressure reads steady at 29.97 inches, and visibility is excellent out on the main channel—perfect for chasing active fish, especially early and late in the day, when boat traffic drops off. According to WeatherWorld, conditions are sunny and cooling a bit after a hot stretch, so fish are seeking shade and structure mid-day. There’s no tidal movement here, but water levels remain lower than average, which means many of the side canyons are shallow and the fish are stacked tighter in deeper pockets and at the edges of submerged brush. As always, watch for snakes on the shoreline; the local Great Basin gopher snakes and even a few rattlers like to sun themselves, especially near rock outcroppings, as reported by World Atlas. The big news this week is the stripers—Lake Powell’s signature draw. Stripers have been feeding consistently around the Navajo Canyon and at the dam, responding well to cut anchovy baits dropped down 30 to 50 feet, especially during the early morning rush and the evening cool-down. According to the Lake Powell Utah Fishing Report Daily podcast, anglers have been boating easy limits, with many reporting 15 to 30 fish mornings from schools corralling shad against the cliff faces. Bass action has ticked up in the shallows, where smallmouth are hammering Ned rigs and green-pumpkin tubes bounced along rocky points. Reports from the bigfishtackle.com forum say largemouth are biting, too, but they’re buried deep in cover—try casting Texas-rigged creature baits right at flooded timber in Wahweap and Warm Creek. Catfish have been especially good in the backs of coves around Bullfrog Marina and Stanton Creek. Toss some stink bait or chicken liver on a slip sinker rig and let it settle on the mud bottom—you’ll pull up healthy channel cats in the 3–7 lb range, especially once the sun goes down. Some folks have had a blast with bluegill and sunfish using small jigs tipped with worm under bobbers along rocky edges—perfect for kids or ultralight anglers. If you’re fly fishing, the trout action is slow this time of year, but bluegill will smash dry flies and poppers early and late if you seek out calm water off rocky ledges. As for top lures this week, hard to beat a chrome and blue Rat-L-Trap or a white swimbait for stripers, while soft plastics in natural patterns are king for bass. If you’re looking for hot spots, don’t This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

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  7. 05/21/2025

    Lake Powell's Springtime Fishing Bonanza: Stripers, Bass, and More

    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! This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

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  8. 05/12/2025

    Lake Powell Fishing Report: Prime Time for Stripers & Bass

    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 This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

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Discover the latest insights with the "Lake Powell, Utah Fishing Report Today" podcast. Perfect for anglers and fishing enthusiasts, this podcast provides up-to-date fishing conditions, expert tips, and the best techniques for catching a variety of fish in Lake Powell. Stay informed about weather patterns, water levels, and fish activity to enhance your fishing experience. Tune in daily for the most accurate and comprehensive fishing reports in the Lake Powell region. For more info go to https://www.quietperiodplease.com/ Get all your gear befoe you leave the dock Also check out https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/time-in-city-news-info/id6692631879 and https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/what-to-do-in-city-guides/id6615091666 This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

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