Now is the time for presenting your fly to schools
of roaming stripers in the 1-5 lb class. Wahweap and Warm
Creek Bay from early morning till noon yo will find fish chasing
shad both threadfin and gizzard. For the chummers, the
schools are holding on points in Navajo Canyon and the main
channel points as well. Remember there is no limit on
Powell and the helps keep a a balance to the stripers and and
shad ratio.
For Fly Fishing: Mini clausers - olive and
Funny Bunnies good over chum
Conventional: Mini Sassy
Shads over schools working well
Trolling:
Count Down Rapalas
Glen Canyon National Park
Runoff Expectations:
Page, Ariz. –
This winter’s heavy snowfall in the Rocky Mountains means that
Lake Powell is projected by the Bureau of Reclamation to rise
some 50-feet this summer, with the lake seeing its highest water
levels since 2002. Snowpack in the Upper Colorado River Basin is
currently at 124% of average. As this snow melts, it will flow
into the Colorado River and eventually into Lake Powell.
The spring runoff is expected to reopen the Castle Rock Cut
early this June. The Castle Rock Cut is a popular route on Lake
Powell that allows boaters to conveniently travel between the
Wahweap Marina and other destinations uplake. Traveling through
the Castle Rock Cut saves about 12-miles to popular areas such
as Rainbow Bridge, Padre Bay, and Warm Creek Bay. Due to
long-term drought conditions, however, the Castle Rock Cut has
not been usable since 2003.
With the promising spring runoff expected, the National Park
Service will not need to proceed with plans to deepen the Castle
Rock Cut this spring.
The Bureau of Reclamation’s projections for Lake Powell
indicate that the Castle Rock Cut is expected to remain passable
for boats into 2010. This will also save Glen Canyon National
Recreation Area $1.5 million, which can be directed toward other
park needs.
"With the runoff anticipated into Lake Powell this spring,
it’s going to be a great summer at Glen Canyon National
Recreation Area. We are expecting a busy season with the likely
opening of the Castle Rock Cut," said Superintendent Stan
Austin. "Lake Powell should quickly start rising in April and
May and it will be nearly impossible for us to deepen the cut
this spring."
The National Park Service released an environmental
assessment for public review in February 2008 that examined
deepening the Castle Rock Cut so it would be passable for boats
at lower water levels. The environmental assessment process will
continue, even though the Castle Rock Cut will likely become
passable to boats this summer. Currently, public comments are
being reviewed and analyzed. A formal decision about whether or
not to proceed with the deepening project is expected to be made
later this year, and the Cut could be deepened in the future if
lake levels drop again.
Jerry Gibbs
Fly Rodding
Editor at
Large
20 Fish Day
- Upper San Juan
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Hoffman - Publisher Fly Rodding In-
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Other Info
Our average number of fish per angler is 20 and the size
falls between 2-5 pounds.
Remember, if you want to keep fish, no
problem. We will filet the fish and send them home with you. Bring your coolers
and bags to take some excellent edible fish.
We also want to remind you that you
can fly from Phoenix or Denver directly into Page on Great Lakes Aviation. See
our link on the home page or give us a call. Judy is an agent there and can book
your reservation. (800) 256-7596.
Do not hesitate to call me if you have
any questions. I am available most evenings.
Good
angling,
Bill McBurney
Ambassador Guides/Lake Powell Anglers (800) 256-7596 Serving the area
since 1979
