Garfield County, UT · Reservoir
Lake Powell (Bullfrog)
A 186-mile Colorado River reservoir in red-rock canyon country, the second-largest in the U.S., split between Utah and Arizona within Glen Canyon NRA. A warm-water powerhouse: a self-sustaining striped bass fishery anglers are urged to harvest, plus smallmouth and largemouth bass, walleye, crappie, and channel catfish. Bullfrog Marina anchors the Utah end.
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Top pick today
Striped Bass — Marginal conditions for Striped Bass.
Best conditions of 6 species tracked at Lake Powell (Bullfrog).
Red Flag Warning issued June 5 at 12:11PM MDT until June 7 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
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Species at Lake Powell (Bullfrog)
6 species tracked, ranked by today's conditions. The top pick is open below — tap any species to expand it, or a chip to focus.
#1 Striped Bass Marginal conditions for Striped Bass. In season 53/100
What's helping
- incoming tide — striped bass prefers incoming tide
- 12 mph wind — light chop — baitfish active, fish willing to feed
What's hurting
- NWS alert active — check the alert before heading out
About. Morone saxatilis — Maryland's state fish. Anadromous — runs into Bay tributaries to spawn each spring. Targeted by trolling, jigging, live-lining, and surf casting. Locally called "rockfish."
Prefers. Water 50–72°F (ideal 62°F) · incoming tide · depth 5–35 ft.
- Daily creel
- no limit
Lake Powell: no limit on striped bass — anglers are encouraged to harvest them.
Source: Utah non-tidal regulations · verified 2026-06-03.
#2 Smallmouth Bass Marginal conditions for Smallmouth Bass. In season 43/100
What's helping
- 12 mph wind — light chop — baitfish active, fish willing to feed
What's hurting
- NWS alert active — check the alert before heading out
About. Micropterus dolomieu — Premier gamefish of the non-tidal Potomac, the Upper Susquehanna, and Deep Creek Lake. Pound-for-pound one of the hardest-fighting freshwater fish. Hits tubes, crayfish imitations, spinnerbaits, and topwater poppers.
Prefers. Water 55–78°F (ideal 68°F) · either tide · depth 3–30 ft.
- Daily creel
- 20
Lake Powell: 20 smallmouth/day — an abundant fishery Utah encourages anglers to harvest.
Source: Utah non-tidal regulations · verified 2026-06-03.
#2 Largemouth Bass Marginal conditions for Largemouth Bass. In season 43/100
What's helping
- 12 mph wind — light chop — baitfish active, fish willing to feed
What's hurting
- NWS alert active — check the alert before heading out
About. Micropterus salmoides — Most popular gamefish in MD non-tidal waters. Ambush predator around cover — lily pads, submerged timber, docks, grass edges. Hits plastics, spinnerbaits, jigs, and topwater across the season.
Prefers. Water 55–85°F (ideal 72°F) · either tide · depth 3–25 ft.
- Daily creel
- 5
Lake Powell: 5 largemouth/day.
Source: Utah non-tidal regulations · verified 2026-06-03.
#2 Walleye Check local Walleye regulations before you keep one. Regs unverified 43/100
We don't have confirmed size, creel, or season rules for Walleye in UT on file yet. The live conditions score still applies — but confirm the current regulations with your state agency before keeping any fish.
What's helping
- 12 mph wind — light chop — baitfish active, fish willing to feed
What's hurting
- NWS alert active — check the alert before heading out
About. Sander vitreus — Maryland's premier cool-water gamefish. Deep Creek Lake is the flagship fishery; also found in the non-tidal Potomac and the Youghiogheny River. Low-light feeder — dusk, dawn, and overcast/windy days are prime. Jigs, crankbaits, and nightcrawler harnesses are standard.
Prefers. Water 50–72°F (ideal 62°F) · either tide · depth 10–40 ft.
No regulations on file for Utah non-tidal / non-tidal. Check the appropriate state agency directly before fishing.
#2 Crappie Marginal conditions for Crappie. In season 43/100
What's helping
- 12 mph wind — light chop — baitfish active, fish willing to feed
What's hurting
- NWS alert active — check the alert before heading out
About. Pomoxis spp. — Covers both black crappie (P. nigromaculatus) and white crappie (P. annularis). Schooling panfish around brush, docks, and submerged timber. Spring pre-spawn is the prime season — small minnows and 1/16-oz jigs are the go-to.
Prefers. Water 50–80°F (ideal 65°F) · either tide · depth 3–20 ft.
#2 Channel Catfish Marginal conditions for Channel Catfish. In season 43/100
What's helping
- 12 mph wind — light chop — baitfish active, fish willing to feed
What's hurting
- NWS alert active — check the alert before heading out
About. Ictalurus punctatus — Native catfish of MD non-tidal rivers, reservoirs, and farm ponds. Bottom-feeder that takes chicken liver, stinkbait, nightcrawlers, and cut bait. Most active at night and in warm water.
Prefers. Water 60–85°F (ideal 75°F) · either tide · depth 5–30 ft.
- Daily creel
- 25
Lake Powell: 25 channel catfish/day.
Source: Utah non-tidal regulations · verified 2026-06-03.
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No limit on striped bass; harvest encouraged. Glen Canyon NRA entry fee applies.
Local reports & rules for Lake Powell (Bullfrog): Utah DWR fishing & regulations → · trout stocking schedule → · fish-consumption advisory →
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Frequently Asked
Do I need a fishing license to fish at Lake Powell (Bullfrog)?
Yes (anglers age 16 and older). To fish at Lake Powell (Bullfrog) you need the appropriate state fishing license. See the agency's current rules: the state agency website
What fish are commonly targeted at Lake Powell (Bullfrog)?
Lake Powell (Bullfrog) is listed on this site for 6 commonly-targeted species: Striped Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Walleye, and 2 more. Which species is currently in season and which is scoring highest today is shown in the per-species ranking on this page.
When is the best time to fish at Lake Powell (Bullfrog)?
It depends more on the species and the day's conditions than on a fixed "best hour." Water temperature, weather, and — at tidal locations — the stage of the tide drive activity most. The per-species ranking on this page scores every target species at Lake Powell (Bullfrog) against today's live conditions, so the fish near the top are your best bets right now; check back as conditions change through the day.
What kind of access does Lake Powell (Bullfrog) have?
Lake Powell (Bullfrog) has multiple access types — pier, shoreline, and at least one public boat ramp. No limit on striped bass; harvest encouraged. Glen Canyon NRA entry fee applies.
Which state's fishing regulations apply at Lake Powell (Bullfrog)?
state agency regulations apply at Lake Powell (Bullfrog). Size limits, creel limits, and seasonal closures are listed per species on each species page. Always confirm against the agency source linked from each regulation block — emergency closures can take effect mid-season.
Is Lake Powell (Bullfrog) tidal water?
No. Lake Powell (Bullfrog) is non-tidal — water level varies with rainfall, seasonal flow, and (where applicable) upstream dam releases rather than tidal exchange.
Is there parking or an entry fee at Lake Powell (Bullfrog)?
No limit on striped bass; harvest encouraged. Glen Canyon NRA entry fee applies.