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Lake Powell on the Arizona-Utah line is a huge canyon reservoir with striped bass, smallmouth and largemouth bass, and walleye.
Looking for the latest Lake Powell fishing report? This page is updated by the AvidMax fly shop team with current conditions, wind, stocking news and the flies working now at Lake Powell.
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Lake Powell fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
Striped bass boil on shad in the fall, and smallmouth are on rocky points.
Streamers and baitfish patterns near the canyon mouths and points.
Stocking report
See the Arizona Game and Fish stocking schedule for the latest stocking at Lake Powell and other Arizona waters.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Lake Powell, bring: Clouser Minnow #2-6, Woolly Bugger #4-8, Crayfish #4-6, Popper #2-6, Balanced Leech #10-12, Balanced Bou Leech #10-12, Slump Buster #6-8, Egg #12-14, Scud Bomb #12-16, Pitching Leech #10, Circus Peanut #4.
Flies working right now
The flies above that we have in stock right now.
Lake Powell lake details
| Access | Wahweap and Antelope Point marinas near Page, plus Lone Rock. |
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| Elevation | About 3,500 ft |
| Nearest town | Page, Arizona |
| Best season | Spring through fall |
| Fish | Striped bass, smallmouth and largemouth bass, walleye |
| Regulations | Lake Powell crosses into Utah, so check which state's license applies. Check the Arizona Game and Fish Department regulations before you go. An Arizona fishing license is required for anglers 10 and older. |
| Leaders and tippet | 9 ft leaders, 1X to 2X |
| Ice fishing | Does not freeze. |
| Camping | Wahweap and Lone Rock |
| Kids | Yes. |
| Good to know | Huge lake. Carry extra fuel and water. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Slow.
Spring
Smallmouth and largemouth.
Summer
Striper boils.
Fall
Striper boils and smallmouth.
How to get there
From Flagstaff, take US-89 north to Page.