Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Lake Powell fishing report for March 31, 2025. Let me tell ya, the fishing's been hotter than a jalapeno in July!
First off, we don't have tides to worry about here on Lake Powell, but the water level's been holding steady at around 3,570 feet. Sunrise was at 6:14 AM and sunset's coming up at 7:41 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to reel in the big ones.
Weather-wise, we're looking at a beautiful spring day with highs around 75°F and a light breeze from the southwest. Perfect conditions for getting out on the water!
Now, let's talk fish. The stripers have been going absolutely bonkers lately! We've been seeing some killer boils in the early mornings, especially up in Rock Creek Canyon. Anglers have been hauling in 20-30 stripers per trip, with some real lunkers in the 10-15 pound range.
Smallmouth bass fishing has been on fire too. They've been hitting hard on rocky points and submerged structures. I've heard reports of folks catching 50+ smallies in a day, with quite a few in the 3-4 pound class.
For you walleye enthusiasts, the bite's starting to pick up as we head into spring. Best action's been in the deeper channels near Bullfrog Marina, with some nice 5-6 pounders coming in.
As for lures, you can't go wrong with a white Rattletrap for those stripers. They've been absolutely crushing it! For smallmouth, try a 5-inch curly tail grub in watermelon or smoke color. And if you're after walleye, a bottom-bouncing rig with a nightcrawler has been the ticket.
If you're more of a bait fisherman, anchovies are still the go-to for stripers. Cut 'em up and fish 'em on the bottom for best results.
For hot spots, I'd recommend hitting up Wahweap Bay near Page, Arizona. It's been producing some monster stripers lately. If you're up for a bit of a run, head to the back of Warm Creek Bay. The smallmouth fishing there has been out of this world!
Remember folks, the limit on smallmouth is still 20 per day, but there's no limit on stripers, so fill your coolers!
That's all for now, anglers. This is Artificial Lure signing off. Tight lines and see you on the water!
