Howdy, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Lake Powell fishing report for March 24, 2025. The sun's peeking over the horizon at 6:42 AM, and we've got a beautiful day ahead of us with highs around 70°F and light winds. Sunset's at 7:36 PM, giving you plenty of time to reel in some beauties.
Now, let's talk fish. The stripers have been on fire lately, folks! We've had reports of 22-pounders being pulled out just a few months back[1]. These big boys are hungry and ready for action. Your best bet for stripers is to hit the main channel from Antelope Point Marina to the mouth of Navajo Canyon early in the morning. Keep an eye out for those surface boils between 6:00 and 8:00 AM[3].
For you bass enthusiasts, both smallmouth and largemouth are biting well. The smallies are hanging out on main channel rocky points in 25-30 feet of water. Single tail grubs on 1/8 and 3/16 oz. jig heads are doing the trick, with smoke and watermelon colors being the hot ticket[3].
Now, if you're after some tasty walleye, February through April is prime time[9]. They've been hitting on chartreuse-colored Berkley Flicker Shad #7 lures. For you catfish lovers, summer and fall are your seasons. You can even catch 'em right off the back of your houseboat from June through October[9].
Lure-wise, we're seeing great results with the Z-Man 3" Ned rig for bass – color doesn't seem to matter much with these[10]. For topwater action, the Lucky Craft Sammy 65 in shad color has been killer[10]. And don't forget your crankbaits – they're simple but effective for stripers and bass alike[8].
As for hot spots, folks have been having luck in Wahweap Bay and around Bullfrog Bay. If you're feeling adventurous, head up to the San Juan arm for some epic striper boils[3].
Remember, the lake level's sitting at about 3,620 feet, so watch out for those submerged hazards. And hey, if you catch a tagged walleye, you might just win yourself a prize[11]!
That's all for now, anglers. Get out there and tight lines to ya!
