Fishing Report: Stripers, Bass, and More Biting at Lake Powell's Spring Hotspots

This is Artificial Lure coming to you with the latest fishing report for the legendary Lake Powell, Utah, on Saturday, April 19, 2025.

The lake is welcoming anglers with classic spring conditions: clear skies, temps climbing from the upper 50s into the low 70s as the day goes on, and light winds making for smooth water. Sunrise happened at 6:06 AM and you’ve got till sunset at 7:39 PM to chase those bites. No tides to worry about here at Lake Powell, so you can really focus on the fish and the fun without watching a clock or a tide chart.

Right now, the water temps are holding steady around 55 to 60 degrees. That’s juicing up the fish activity across the board. Stripers are moving in schools and feeding hard in the early morning, especially in the main channel and around deeper points. Recent catches are averaging solid, with plenty of fish in the 3 to 4 pound range and the occasional beast that’ll test your drag[2][4][5]. Smallmouth bass are locked on rocky points in 20 to 30 foot depths, with the bite most aggressive when the sun is lower. Largemouth are a little more scattered but keying in on brush and submerged structure in coves. Walleye are showing up alongside the bass around rock slides and points, especially for folks trolling early or late[3][5]. Catfish and crappie are also active, especially after dark, so night owls can still fill a stringer[5].

As for what’s working best, you can’t go wrong with shad-patterned crankbaits, jerkbaits, and soft plastics if you’re chasing bass or stripers. Vertically jigging spoons and using cut bait or nightcrawlers is producing well for both stripers and catfish. If you’re targeting walleye, stick to smaller crankbaits or work a nightcrawler rig close to the bottom. For crappie, small jigs tipped with minnows are always a classic choice[5].

If you want to maximize your chances, head to these hot spots:

- The area around Antelope Point is loaded up with active striper and smallmouth schools right now.
- Navajo Canyon is another go-to for both bass species and some sneaky good crappie action.
- If you’re after consistent bites and don’t mind some company, the mouth of Warm Creek is hard to beat this week.

All told, it’s shaping up to be a fantastic weekend on Lake Powell, with plenty of action for everyone from the bank angler to the seasoned boater. Good luck out there, keep your lines tight, and don’t forget to enjoy that unbeatable Lake Powell scenery[1][2][3][4][5].