About Bill McBurney

Captain Bill is an award-winning fishing guide in Arizona. He has been providing quality experiences for both novice and proficient anglers for more than 25 years. He is US Coast Guard and AZ Game & Fish licensed, and holds a CUA Permit with Glen Canyon National Park Service. Bill is a former host of a TV series featuring world renowned anglers and fishing techniques.

Lake Powell Fishing October 20, 2019 by Capt. Bill

Current fishing conditions are a 50/50 toss up on stripers. One day we are catching alot and the next day (zero). Small & largemouth early morning top water and trolling has produced some nice fish 1-3 lbs. The fish are the bonus as this is the best time to see and experience the quest and the grandeur of Lake Powell. A majestic Lake. A few pics from my trip Wednesday!   Tight Lines, Capt. Bill

Lake Powell Gift Certificates 2020

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Lake Powell Fishing Report September 30, 2019

Lake Powell Fishing Report 9-30-19 “It’s on the fringe” but for the fish that are stuffed to the gills they are pretty fussy. We are watching 1 day on boils only if they get hungry. If after boiling activity, trolling activity will produce more fat fish and I mean “fat”. Smallmouth are mixed in with the boils and are the 1-3 lb. fish. A 2lb. smallmouth will pull a 2lb. striper backwards and they are fighters as well. September Fishing is rated 50/50 depending on Read More +

Lake Powell Fishing September 15, 2019 Capt. Bill

September 2019 Lake Powell Fishing Right now as water temperatures are slowly dropping on the south end of Lake Powell. To sum it up briefly, one day we have a fair bite and the next day nothing! So what is happening? The top layer (first few feet) of water has dropped from the summer 80’s to around 74 degrees. The fish are only active at very specific times to the day as to feeding and will improve as temps decline further. My summary for October Read More +

Lake Powell Fishing August 24, 2019

Lake Powell Fishing August 24, 2019….Top water stripers abundant on upper end of the pond around Bullfrog and Hall’s Crossing. Late September should begin a better bite on the southern end (Page, AZ). Water temps 80-81 will cool as nights get longer and the fall temps are what to watch . Feel free to call us for current conditions (928.606.0933 or 928-606-5829) and tips if coming on your own to Lake Powell. We are not just here in business, but also here to HELP!. Our Read More +

Lake Powell Fishing July 20, 2019 by Capt. Bill

Summer Fishing means out early and in early = 1/2 day 4 hour charters recommended for Stripers & Bass. Fall is booking up early this year so make y our reservations when possible with this year’s higher run off 50+ feet. We are anticipating lots of bait fish and a top water (boils) bite for over lure caster and flyrodders. On our fish catching scale right now 1-10 we are at a 5 with the heat but still catching. Capt. Bill Here are some pics Read More +

Lake Powell Fishing Report June 16, 2019

    Lake Powell Elevation:  3597.55 Water Temp: 71 degree Water inflow is peaking at a foot a day and catching can be awesome one day and slow the next.  At this time, we have 2 schools that are still taking bait and one of them is 50 miles up Lake Powell so a full day charter is recommended.  The closer school is a 1/2 day charter.  Two week from now that could all change.  But we keep the reports fresh for what is working currently. Smallmouth Read More +

Lake Powell Fishing June 9, 2019

per (jail birds) are the dominate target fish in the main channel at Lake Powell. The morning bite till noon is the best for action on bait. Keep in mind that the Stripers is a Salt Water predator species that roams the lake and most anglers visiting night find an agreeable school willing to be chummed but then fall short the next day wondering where they went.   Here are few factor I have learned: 1st scout up to 1/4 mile in either direction and Read More +

Lake Powell Fishing Report 5/19/19 by Capt. Bill

  Fishing will be best between Spring Colder/Windy front prevailing. Trolling spawning points and baiting if fish have moved deeper. Patience is the only way and catch numbers will vary. Smallmouth and largemouth bass will be slower until weather stabilizes. The remainder of May and all of June are tops for the Fly Rodder as well. A fast sink 15′ tip and 8′ flurocarbon leader and tippett – heavy eye clausers 3-4″ (red and blue are the secret. The other secret are knowing where the Read More +