Lake Powell Utah fishing forecast
Lake Powell Utah is a freshwater fishing spot in Utah/Arizona, United States. Anglers here target Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass. The most productive months are typically April, May, June, July, August, September, October.
Today’s verdict
Ranks #197 of 419 spots FishRadar scored worldwide today
Trending up — 6 points above this spot’s 7-day average
Score confidence ±12 points, from 6 live signals
The statistical model disagrees with the physics model here today — treat this score with extra caution.
Current conditions
| Sea surface temp | 22.5 °C |
|---|---|
| Wind | 12 km/h from W |
| Pressure | 1009 hPa |
| Cloud cover | 6% |
| Chlorophyll | 1.35 mg/m³ |
| Salinity | 0.0 PSU |
| UV index | 0 |
| Precipitation (24h) | 0.6 mm |
| 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 September average of 22.5 °C for this location. The water is mixed to about 26.7 m, with the thermocline below that.
Updated 1 h ago.
What the score means at Lake Powell Utah
Lake Powell Utah currently scores 74 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 22.5 °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
- Gust factor +4.0
- gustiness versus steady wind
- Thermocline +3.0
- a defined layer stacks fish at one depth
- Moon phase +2.4
- lunar feeding rhythm
What’s biting now
The model expects today: channel-catfish, largemouth-bass, smallmouth-bass, walleye, white-crappie, green-sunfish, longnose-gar, shortnose-gar
Bite windows
Best months for Lake Powell Utah:
Score history at this spot
30 days tracked at this exact location
Best recent day: 2026-09-02, 78/100
10 day(s) at 70+ in the tracked period
+9 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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Morone saxatilis
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Micropterus salmoides
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Micropterus dolomieu
Best months by species at Lake Powell Utah
| Striped BassMorone saxatilis | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Largemouth BassMicropterus salmoides | ||||||||||||
| Smallmouth BassMicropterus dolomieu |
Typical months; local seasons and closures apply.
Local regulations
| Species | Bag limit | Min size | Open season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Largemouth BassDaily limits | 6/day | — | Jan 1 – Dec 31 |
| Six fish COMBINED with smallmouth bass. At Flaming Gorge the combined bass limit is 3. On community fisheries the total limit is 2 fish of most species and anglers are encouraged to release all largemouth bass. | |||
| Smallmouth BassDaily limits | 6/day | — | Jan 1 – Dec 31 |
| Six fish COMBINED with largemouth bass. At Flaming Gorge the combined bass limit is 3. | |||
| Striped BassDaily limits | — | — | Jan 1 – Dec 31 |
| NO DAILY LIMIT. Utah sets no bag limit on striped bass — they are managed as an over-abundant predator at Lake Powell, which FishRadar covers. Lake Powell is shared with Arizona; a valid Utah OR Arizona licence covers both portions, but you may take only one daily limit per day. | |||
Licensing:
- freshwater-recreational — residents Resident 365-day fishing license: ages 18–64 $40, 65+ $31, 14–17 $16, 12–13 $5. 3-day $19., non-residents Nonresident 365-day $120 (ages 18+). 3-day $44.
FishRadar regulations are summaries for informational purposes only. The figures here are the Utah STATEWIDE daily limits from the 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook; the guidebook itself warns that specific bag or size restrictions apply on many waters. Lake Powell, Flaming Gorge and Bear Lake are shared with neighbouring states under reciprocal licence agreements — you must follow the rules of the state whose water you are actually fishing, and you may take only one daily limit per day. Always check the Rules for specific waters section before you fish.
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Frequently asked questions
What fish can you catch at Lake Powell Utah?
Anglers at Lake Powell Utah target Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass and Smallmouth Bass.
When is the best time to fish Lake Powell Utah?
The most productive months at Lake Powell Utah are typically April, May, June, July, August, September, October.
What is the fishing forecast for Lake Powell Utah right now?
Lake Powell Utah currently scores 74 out of 100, based on live ocean and weather conditions — see the full breakdown on this page.
Can you fish Lake Powell Utah from shore?
Yes — Lake Powell Utah is fishable from shore (beach).
Is the thermocline set up at Lake Powell Utah 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 Striped BassHow to Catch Largemouth BassBest Time of Day to Fish
Forecasts, not guarantees — check local rules before you fish.