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Lake Powell Fishing Report by Wayne Gustaveson 6-5-14

Photo: William Thompson, age 15 from Idaho Falls ID, caught a big striper in the Escalante River Arm of Lake Powell. He was fishing with his family when stripers started to boil in the back of the canyon.  He caught the first striper from a boil in 2014. Lake Elevation: 3592.3 Water Temperature 67-74 F Lake Powell came up over 6 feet since last weeks’ report.  Fast rising water means fishing success along the shoreline declines as water covers new ground.  Seems fish and fishermen Read More +

Lake Powell Fishing Report by Wayne Gustaveson 4-15-14

Lake Elevation: 3574 Water Temperature 54-62 F Lake Powell water level increased a fraction of an inch this week.  It wasn’t much but it is a step in the right direction.  Combine that with warming temperatures and increasing day length and the ingredients are in place for good fishing.  Now the final ingredient is to plan your trip when weather is warm and calm. Try to avoid a cold front with wind if possible.  Warming water may even overpower the full moon effect which will Read More +