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Lake Powell is a fishing paradise, filled with bass, catfish, and walleye. Whether you're an experienced angler or new to fishing, you'll find plenty of opportunities for an exciting catch.

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Smallmouth Bass to Bluegill

Quick information about fish typically found in Lake Powell:

Smallmouth Bass At Arizona, United States
Smallmouth Bass
  • Best time of year to fish? Good year round fishing, but best time is April, and September, October. In the fall the fish are very active.
  • Taste? Really good flavor. Filet, coat with beer batter, and fry. Light white meat. Not real fishy tasting.
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Largemouth Bass At Arizona, United States
Largemouth Bass
  • Best time of year to fish? Good year round fishing and are typically found in deeper waters.
  • Taste? Largemouth bass has a more fishy taste than their cousin, the smallmouth bass. Best way to prepare is to smoke largemouth bass using alder or cherry wood.
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Striped Bass At Arizona, United States
Striped Bass
  • Best time of year to fish? Best fishing is when the shad start to school up after spawning. The stripers will "boil" or surface feed on them -typically July through October.
  • Taste? Stripers have a stronger fish taste. When you filet them, you must cut out the red meat. Grilled with lemon, butter, and pepper is a favorite way to prepare.
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Walleye At Arizona, United States
Walleye
  • Best time of year to fish? February through April.
  • Taste? Similar to chicken but with a slightly sweet taste. They are considered the best eating in the lake. Dip it in egg, roll them in pancake mix, and fry in butter for great eating.
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Channel Catfish At Arizona, United States
Channel Catfish
  • Best time of year to fish? Summer and fall. If renting a houseboat, you can catch them off the back of your houseboat from June through October.
  • Taste? White-to-off-white in color, firm and tastes buttery. Not real fishy in flavor. Most people coat them in corn meal and fry them for a tasty dinner.
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Crappie At Arizona, United States
Crappie
  • Best time of year to fish? Spring is the best time to fish Crappie for 1.5 to 2 pounds.
  • Taste? Very mild, slightly sweet, non-fishy flavor. Probably the second-best tasting fish in Lake Powell.
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Bluegill At Arizona, United States
Bluegill
  • Best time of year to fish? Great summer fishing.
  • Taste? They are very tasty, but run about 1 lb. when caught, and only about 6 oz. when filet, so you've got to catch several.
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