Monthly Archives: March 2014

Lake Powell Fishing Report by Wayne Gustavson 3/26/14

Photo:  Bill McBurney reported catching an 19 pound striped bass while fly fishing in the southern lake this past week. Striped bass are coming shallower in warming water making them easier to catch by trolling and casting.   Lake Powell Fishing Report March 26, 2014 Lake Elevation: 3575 Water Temperature 52-60 F The weather is warming but the changes are subtle.  On calm warm days surface temperature spikes from 50 up to 60 degrees or higher.  The cold winter water is still below so warm Read More +

LAKE POWELL FISHING REPORT 3-22-14

Lake Powell Elevation: 3575.2   CAPT. BILL MCBURNEY 19 Lb Striper 3/21/14 This fish and 8 other normal ones1 ½ to 3 lbs,  were taking the Fly in 30 ft, of water.  The big female was loaded with eggs and had a big school of males with her! She laid in the hold for 8 hrs, so I added a pound to the weigh in.  Spring Has Sprung ! Above is the current map showing we should have an excellent runoff this year!  Fishing should Read More +

Lake Powell Fishing Report March 1, 2014 by Wayne’s Word

  Photo Caption: Brett Hepworth and family from Cedar City UT, found one nice 7-pound striper in Wahweap Bay while fishing over the President’s Day weekend at Lake Powell. The youngest daughter Whitni caught the biggest fish. Lake Powell Fishing Forecast March 5, 2014 Lake Elevation: 3575 Water Temperature 50-53 F By: Wayne Gustaveson Weather is warming and trees are budding in the high desert.  It’s time to start thinking about fishing and what to expect from Lake Powell in 2014. The lake has dipped Read More +