Good morning anglers! Here's your April 2, 2025 fishing report for Lake Powell, where springtime fishing is heating up fast.
The sunrise today is at 6:19 AM and sunset at 6:56 PM, offering plenty of daylight for your fishing adventures. The weather is mild and calm, with morning temperatures starting around 50°F and highs reaching into the mid-70s. Water temperatures are rising steadily, ranging from 52°F in the early morning to over 60°F in the afternoon, especially in shallow areas, which is perfect to stir up fish activity.
Striped bass are currently active, with schools forming in the backs of canyons and around main lake points. Look for activity near areas like Navajo Canyon, Warm Creek, and cliff walls near mile marker 25. Striper fishing is great with cut anchovies, spoons, and shad-imitating lures. They’re feeding on crayfish as the shad population is still recovering from winter. Bring an ice chest—stripers are plentiful, and there’s no catch limit!
Smallmouth bass are a highlight right now, especially along rocky points in 20-30 feet of water. They’re responding well to single-tail grubs on 1/8-oz or 3/16-oz jig heads in smoke, watermelon, or chartreuse colors. Areas near Wahweap Marina have seen success recently.
Walleye are also biting as they move into post-spawn feeding mode. Target them at dusk in green or muddy water near canyon backs using trolling deep divers, jerkbaits, or Ned rigs tipped with worms. Wahweap Bay has been a productive spot.
For largemouth bass, focus on shallow areas with brush or broken rocks. They’re in their spawning phase, making April a prime time to catch them. Plastic grubs, spider jigs, and spinnerbaits are excellent bait options.
If you're chasing crappie, find them in flooded brush near canyon backs. Small jigs or nightcrawlers under a bobber are effective. Look for schools and stay patient—they’re worth the effort.
Hot spots to consider today include:
1. **Bullfrog Basin** for bass and crappie in sheltered coves and inlets.
2. **Padre Bay** for striped bass near submerged canyon walls with trolling.
3. **Navajo Canyon** for stripers and smallmouth bass, with activity peaking at first light.
Bring a variety of lures ranging from topwater poppers for early morning striper boils to Ned rigs and crankbaits for bass and walleye. Don’t forget anchovies, which remain an unbeatable bait for stripers.
Spring fishing is in full swing at Lake Powell—plan your trip today to take advantage of the season’s bounty. Tight lines, and remember to respect local fishing regulations!
