Smallmouth Bass to Bluegill
Quick information about fish typically found in Lake Powell:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.