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Lake Powell (Bullfrog) fishing conditions · Utah

Now until 6 pmWalleye

The bite peaks at 84.

Log a trip here
Right now: 80 for walleye, worth the trip · inside the best windowTap or drag along the water to move through the next 36 hours

Walleye, hour by hour

Each float is an hour. The deeper it rides, the better the bite. The strip underneath runs daylight, dusk and dark; the red rule marks the best window. Click any hour to read it.

  1. 802 pm
  2. 80
  3. 84
  4. 805 pm
  5. 66
  6. 66
  7. 688 pm
  8. 68
  9. 68
  10. 7011 pm
  11. 70Sun
  12. 66
  13. 662 am
  14. 66
  15. 66
  16. 665 am
  17. 66
  18. 70
  19. 668 am
  20. 66
  21. 66
  22. 7011 am
  23. 70
  24. 66
  25. 662 pm
  26. 66
  27. 66
  28. 705 pm
  29. 66
  30. 66
  31. 668 pm
  32. 66
  33. 66
  34. 6611 pm
  35. 70Mon
  36. 70
Go, 85+Worth the trip, 70+Marginal, 55+Sit it out

Right now · best window

Water
No reading

Walleye range 50–72°

Wind
1 mph

From the south-southwest

Light
Daylight

Sunset 5:19 pm

Sky
Sunny

No rain expected

Air
63°F

NWS hourly forecast

Barometer
Falling

Measured, last 3 hours

Moon
5% lit

Waning crescent

What’s biting

Each species is scored against its own water-temperature range and tide preference, then wind, weather and warnings. The rules are Utah non-tidal regulations for these waters.

Walleye

Walleye

Sander vitreus

84Worth the tripNow until 6 pm

Water

No water reading here right now. Walleye bite in 50–72° water, best near 62°.

Why

Sharp 3-hour fall — fish feed hard ahead of a front. Walleye feeds aggressively in low light. Holds 10–40 ft down.

Keep

10 a day

Open. Keep fish within the limits. Utah statewide: 10 walleye a day, only 1 over 24".

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · Utah non-tidal

Last checked 15 days ago. Rules may have changed.

Season here: Nov–Apr, estimated from local air temperature, 2023–2025; there is no water gauge here. More on walleye

Striped Bass

Striped bass

Morone saxatilis

72Worth the tripNow until 6 pm

Water

No water reading here right now. Striped bass bite in 50–72° water, best near 62°.

Why

Sharp 3-hour fall — fish feed hard ahead of a front. Holds 5–35 ft down.

Keep

no daily limit

Open. Keep fish within the limits. Utah statewide: no limit on striped bass, including Lake Powell.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · Utah non-tidal

Last checked 15 days ago. Rules may have changed.

Season here: Apr–May, Oct–Nov, estimated from local air temperature, 2023–2025; there is no water gauge here. More on striped bass

Smallmouth Bass

Smallmouth bass

Micropterus dolomieu

72Worth the tripNow until 6 pm

Water

No water reading here right now. Smallmouth bass bite in 55–78° water, best near 68°.

Why

Sharp 3-hour fall — fish feed hard ahead of a front. Holds 3–30 ft down.

Keep

20 a day

Open. Keep fish within the limits. 20 smallmouth bass a day.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · Lake Powell (Utah)

Last checked 15 days ago. Rules may have changed.

Season here: Mar–Dec, estimated from local air temperature, 2023–2025; there is no water gauge here. More on smallmouth bass

Largemouth Bass

Largemouth bass

Micropterus salmoides

72Worth the tripNow until 6 pm

Water

No water reading here right now. Largemouth bass bite in 55–85° water, best near 72°.

Why

Sharp 3-hour fall — fish feed hard ahead of a front. Holds 3–25 ft down.

Keep

5 a day

Open. Keep fish within the limits. 5 largemouth bass a day.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · Lake Powell (Utah)

Last checked 15 days ago. Rules may have changed.

Season here: Mar–Dec, estimated from local air temperature, 2023–2025; there is no water gauge here. More on largemouth bass

Crappie

Crappie

Pomoxis spp.

72Worth the tripNow until 6 pm

Water

No water reading here right now. Crappie bite in 50–80° water, best near 65°.

Why

Sharp 3-hour fall — fish feed hard ahead of a front. Holds 3–20 ft down.

Keep

10 a day

Open. Keep fish within the limits. 10 crappie a day.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · Lake Powell (Utah)

Last checked 15 days ago. Rules may have changed.

Season here: Mar–May, Oct–Nov, estimated from local air temperature, 2023–2025; there is no water gauge here. More on crappie

Channel Catfish

Channel catfish

Ictalurus punctatus

72Worth the tripNow until 6 pm

Water

No water reading here right now. Channel catfish bite in 60–85° water, best near 75°.

Why

Sharp 3-hour fall — fish feed hard ahead of a front. Holds 5–30 ft down.

Keep

25 a day

Open. Keep fish within the limits. 25 channel catfish a day.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · Lake Powell (Utah)

Last checked 15 days ago. Rules may have changed.

Season here: Apr–Nov, estimated from local air temperature, 2023–2025; there is no water gauge here. More on channel catfish

Common Carp

Common carp

Cyprinus carpio

37Sit it outNo window clears the bar

Water

No water reading here right now. Common carp bite in 52–86° water, best near 72°.

Why

Sharp 3-hour fall — fish feed hard ahead of a front. Common carp is here Apr–Oct. Holds 1–15 ft down.

Keep

no daily limit

Open. Keep fish within the limits. Utah: nongame species, common carp included, have no daily limit.

Verified Oct 18, 2026 · Utah non-tidal

Last checked 20 days ago. Rules may have changed.

Season here: Apr–Oct, estimated from local air temperature, 2023–2025; there is no water gauge here. More on common carp

The water

  • Water temperatureNo reading
  • Barometer30.22 inHg, falling

Sun, moon & solunar

  • Sunset today5:19 pm
  • Sunrise tomorrow6:55 am
  • MoonWaning crescent, 5% lit
  • Minor solunarToday 3:50 pm–4:50 pm
  • Major solunarTonight 10:20 pm–12:20 am
  • Minor solunarTomorrow 6:10 am–7:10 am

Solunar tables are a popular heuristic. A peer-reviewed test found they don’t predict catch on their own, so here they only nudge the score when the tide or moon already agree. How the score works

Fishing report

No current report covers these waters.

We only show reports an agency has published, with their date. Utah DWR has the state’s fishing pages.

Licenses and rules: Utah DWR · fish-consumption advisory

About this spot

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.

Utah side: no limit on striped bass, 20 smallmouth, 5 largemouth, 10 crappie, 25 channel catfish and 10 walleye (only 1 over 24"). Arizona sets its own limits south of the line. Glen Canyon NRA entry fee applies.

Nearby

The closest public spots we cover, with the same 36 hours of floats.

San Juan River below Navajo Dam178 mi · New MexicoBest tomorrow 1 am–11 am
78Worth the trip
Navajo Lake179 mi · New MexicoBest tomorrow 12 am–10 am
68Marginal
Gunnison River (Black Canyon)181 mi · ColoradoBest now until 4 pm
88Go
Strawberry Reservoir186 mi · UtahBest now until 5 pm
82Worth the trip
Blue Mesa Reservoir203 mi · ColoradoBest now until 6 pm
72Worth the trip
Provo River214 mi · UtahBest now until 6 pm
78Worth the trip

Questions people ask

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 7 commonly-targeted species: Striped Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Walleye, and 3 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. Utah side: no limit on striped bass, 20 smallmouth, 5 largemouth, 10 crappie, 25 channel catfish and 10 walleye (only 1 over 24"). Arizona sets its own limits south of the line. 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)?

Utah side: no limit on striped bass, 20 smallmouth, 5 largemouth, 10 crappie, 25 channel catfish and 10 walleye (only 1 over 24"). Arizona sets its own limits south of the line. Glen Canyon NRA entry fee applies.