Lake Powell AZ fishing forecast
Lake Powell AZ is a freshwater fishing spot in Arizona, United States. Anglers here target Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Channel Catfish. The most productive months are typically March, April, May, June, September, October, November.
Today’s verdict
Ranks #159 of 408 spots FishRadar scored worldwide today
Trending up — 7 points above this spot’s 7-day average
Score confidence ±12 points, from 6 live signals
Current conditions
| Sea surface temp | 20.9 °C |
|---|---|
| Wind | 13 km/h from WNW |
| Pressure | 1013 hPa |
| Cloud cover | 76% |
| Chlorophyll | 6.16 mg/m³ |
| Salinity | 0.0 PSU |
| UV index | 0 |
| Wind sea | 0.0 m |
| Ground swell | 0.0 m at 0 s |
The water is running true to season — within a few tenths of the October average of 20.9 °C for this location. The water is mixed to about 45.0 m, so surface temperature carries well down the water column.
Updated 1 h ago.
What the score means at Lake Powell AZ
Lake Powell AZ currently scores 78 out of 100 (Hot). Water temperature is 20.9 °C. 6 forecast signals are active in this score.
- Water temperature +15.0
- how close the water is to this species mix’s comfort band
- Wind +12.0
- surface chop, oxygen and bait drift
- Barometric pressure +4.4
- falling pressure often triggers feeding
- Cloud cover +4.0
- light penetration and fish confidence
- Gust factor +4.0
- gustiness versus steady wind
- Pre-storm bite +2.4
- the classic feed before heavy weather
What’s biting now
The model expects today: largemouth-bass, smallmouth-bass, walleye, white-crappie, green-sunfish, longnose-gar, yellow-bullhead, shortnose-gar
Bite windows
Best months for Lake Powell AZ:
Score history at this spot
30 days tracked at this exact location
Best recent day: 2026-10-31, 78/100
21 day(s) at 70+ in the tracked period
+5 points vs the same day last week
About this spot
Lakes have no tide, so target structure, drop-offs, and seasonal thermoclines where fish concentrate by depth and temperature.
Access & shore
Fishable from shore · beach
What you can catch
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Micropterus dolomieu
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Micropterus salmoides
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Sander vitreus
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Ictalurus punctatus
Best months by species at Lake Powell AZ
| Smallmouth BassMicropterus dolomieu | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Largemouth BassMicropterus salmoides | ||||||||||||
| WalleyeSander vitreus | ||||||||||||
| Channel CatfishIctalurus punctatus |
Typical months; local seasons and closures apply.
Local regulations
| Species | Bag limit | Min size | Open season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel CatfishStatewide Daily Bag Limits | 10/day, 20 in possession | — | Jan 1 – Dec 31 |
| Ten fish in ANY COMBINATION of channel and flathead catfish. Several small Arizona waters reduce this — Lower Lake Mary is 4 — while Knoll Lake has no catfish limit at all. | |||
| Largemouth BassStatewide Daily Bag Limits | 6/day, 12 in possession | — | Jan 1 – Dec 31 |
| Six fish in ANY COMBINATION of largemouth and smallmouth bass — not six of each. Possession is twice the daily bag. Two of the waters on this site differ: at Lake Havasu the limit is 6 bass at a 13-inch minimum size, and at Lake Powell it is 5 largemouth and 20 smallmouth. | |||
| Smallmouth BassSpecial Regulations — Lake Powell | 6/day, 12 in possession | — | Jan 1 – Dec 31 |
| Six fish in ANY COMBINATION with largemouth bass. At Lake Powell the smallmouth limit is 20 — Arizona manages them as over-abundant there — and at Lake Havasu the combined bass limit is 6 at a 13-inch minimum. | |||
| WalleyeStatewide Daily Bag Limits | 6/day, 12 in possession | — | Jan 1 – Dec 31 |
| Six fish daily statewide. AT LAKE POWELL THERE IS NO WALLEYE LIMIT — the Special Regulations entry reads "unlimited for walleye". | |||
Licensing:
- freshwater-recreational — residents General Fishing licence $37. Combination Hunt and Fish $57., non-residents General Fishing licence $55. Combination Hunt and Fish $160.
FishRadar regulations are summaries for informational purposes only. The figures here are Arizona STATEWIDE daily bag limits, valid 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2026; the Special Regulations for individual waters override them, and they do so at Lake Havasu and Lake Powell. Lake Powell, Lake Mead, Lake Mohave and Lake Havasu are shared with neighbouring states under reciprocal licence arrangements. Always check the Special Regulations for the water you intend to fish at azgfd.com before you go.
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Frequently asked questions
What fish can you catch at Lake Powell AZ?
Anglers at Lake Powell AZ target Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Walleye and Channel Catfish.
When is the best time to fish Lake Powell AZ?
The most productive months at Lake Powell AZ are typically March, April, May, June, September, October, November.
What is the fishing forecast for Lake Powell AZ right now?
Lake Powell AZ currently scores 78 out of 100, based on live ocean and weather conditions — see the full breakdown on this page.
Can you fish Lake Powell AZ from shore?
Yes — Lake Powell AZ is fishable from shore (beach).
Is the thermocline set up at Lake Powell AZ right now?
Not strongly right now — the water column is fairly mixed, so fish are less depth-locked.
Fishing guides for this spot
- How to Catch Smallmouth BassHow to Catch Largemouth BassBest Time of Day to Fish
Forecasts, not guarantees — check local rules before you fish.