Fishing at Lake Powell and Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

Lake Powell Fishing

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Fish one of ninety-six of the most beautiful canyons in the world; each with a depth and grace of the Grand Canyon. Lots of red rock with schools of fish waiting to attack your bait. No size or creel limit on striped bass! Lake Powell holds striped bass up to 50 pounds. Smallmouth bass love the lake's huge rock piles, while Largemouth bass make up the most weight in our many bass tournaments. The lake offers plentiful Walleye especially in the spring. With 1960 miles of shoreline there is plenty of great cover.

Guided Fishing Trips Include:

8 Hours Maximum
Picnic style lunch (we take special requests)
Boat and Gas
Baits and Tackle
Snacks and Fruit
Fish Cleaning / freezing

Guided Fishing Trip Rates:

Full Day: $475.00
Half Day: $275.00
* Price includes up to 5 persons. We will combine individuals into one group upon request and where scheduling permits.

Deposit/Cancellation Policies: An advance deposit of $200.00 is required to reserve a guided fishing trip. The cancellation policy is at least 1 week prior to the scheduled date of the fishing trip in order to receive a refund of the deposit. If your fishing trip is canceled due to bad weather or unforeseen problems, you will receive a refund of the deposit.

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Lake Powell has created a new realm for fishermen. Before Glen Canyon Dam was built, the Colorado River was so full of silt that only carp, catfish, suckers, and the Colorado River squawfish could survive in its murky waters. Now, abundant game fish thrive in the clear waters of Lake Powell. Introduced species such as bass and crappie as well as walleye, bluegill, and catfish challenge the avid fisherman. Fishing in the waters of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in any manner other than hook and line (bow and arrow, crossbow, snare, gig, spear, spear gun, net, etc.) is prohibited. Chumming is allowed only for striped bass and only with dead anchovies. All other Arizona or Utah fishing regulations apply. LICENSES MAY BE PURCHASED AT ALL MARINAS.

LICENSES

ARIZONA RESIDENTS ONLY:

A valid Arizona resident's license ($18.00) is required to the Arizona portion of Lake Powell.

A Utah stamp ($8.00) is required in addition to the Arizona license in order to fish the Utah portion of Lake Powell.

A trout stamp ($10.50) is required in addition to the Arizona license to catch and creel trout.

A one day fishing license ($8.00) and a two-pole license ($4.00) are also available.

UTAH RESIDENTS ONLY:

A valid Utah resident's license is required to fish the Utah portion of Lake Powell.

License fees:

under 14: free, full bag limit (Lake Powell only)

ages 14-64: $26

65 & over: $21

combination license (12 & over): $34

1-day (14 & over): $8

7-day (14 & over): $16

Seasonal 2 Pole w/ valid license: $14

An Arizona stamp ($3.00) is required in addition to the Utah license in order to fish the Arizona portion of Lake Powell. It is not valid on the Colorado River.

NON-RESIDENTS:

Arizona portion of Lake Powell and the Colorado River below Glen Canyon Dam:

1-day license: $12.50 (Valid on lake and river)

5-day license: $26 (Valid on lake and river)

4-month license: $37.50 (Valid on lake and river)

Season license (Class A): $51.50 (Not valid on the Colorado River)

Season license, Colorado River only: $42.50 (Covers all species)

A trout stamp: $49.50 (required in addition to the season license in order to catch and creel trout. Validates the Class A license).

Utah portion of Lake Powell:

1-day license (14 & over): $12

7-day license (14 & over): $32

Season license: $70

1-day fishing stamp to extend 1- or 7-day license: $9

Non-residents wishing to fish both the Arizona and Utah portions of Lake Powell should check with both Arizona and Utah licensing agents or wildlife regulatory agencies for license and stamp requirements.

JUVENILES:

Any resident or non-resident under the age of 14 may fish without a license in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. Creel and possession limits are the same as for adults EXCEPT for trout. Only HALF the legal limit of trout may be taken. If juveniles wish to catch the full limit of trout, they must purchase licenses.

FISH SPECIES

Lake Powell Fish Species (Fish pictures not to scale)

Striped Bass (Roccus saxatilis)
The striped bass was introduced into Lake Powell in 1974. This fish can live in both fresh and salt water, and can be recognized by the series of dark stripes running the length of the back and sides. No possesion limit.

Largemouth Bass (Micropterus salmoides)
The largemouth bass has adapted to a wide variety of habitats. The body of this fish is elongated with dark green sides and a silvery belly. A broad, dark horizontal band with irregular patches extends midway on the sides. Possesion limit: 5.

Smallmouth Bass (Micropterus dolomieui)
This fish is similar to the largemouth bass, but it has a smaller jaw and is bronze rather than greenish in color. Possesion limit: 20.

Black Crappie (Promoxis nigromaculatus)
The black crappie is silver to olive in color with numerous black or dark green splotches on the sides. Vertical bars are prominent on the young only. Possesion limit: 10.

Walleye (Stizostedion vitreum)
Young walleye have six or seven dark saddle marks on their backs. Adults may be dark silver to dark olive brown with brassy spots. The underside may be yellow or white. There is a black blotch on the dorsal fin and a white tip on the lower lobe of the tail. Possesion limit: 10.

Channel Catfish (Ictalurus punctatus)
This spotted catfish is prized both as a sport and food fish. The body is pale bluish-olive above and bluish-white below. Spots vary from a few to many. Possesion limit: 25.

POSSESSION LIMITS

LAKE POWELL:

Bluegill 50

Crappie 10

Channel Catfish 25

Walleye 10

Smallmouth Bass 20

Largemouth Bass 5

Striped Bass No Limit

COLORADO RIVER - LEES FERRY:

Only barbless artificial lures and flies may be used in this area.

No live bait is allowed.

NO trout over the lengths of 16 inches may be possessed.

Daily bag limit is TWO trout per angler. Possession limit is FOUR trout.

Possession of live fish is prohibited.