Lake Powell, straddling the border between Arizona and Utah, is one of the largest man-made reservoirs in the United States, covering over 160,000 acres with more than 2,000 miles of shoreline. Created in 1963 with the construction of the Glen Canyon Dam on the Colorado River, this vast body of water offers some of the best fishing opportunities in the Southwest. The reservoir is characterized by its stunning red rock canyons, clear blue waters, and diverse underwater topography. With an average depth of 130 feet and depths reaching almost 600 feet in some areas, Lake Powell provides varied habitats for numerous fish species, making it a premier fishing destination year-round.
Learn what type of fish are at Lake Powell and what's needed to catch them.
Micropterus salmoides
Micropterus dolomieu
Oncorhynchus mykiss
Salmo trutta
Esox lucius
Sander vitreus
Pomoxis nigromaculatus
Ameiurus melas
Lepomis macrochirus
Ictalurus punctatus
Oncorhynchus kisutch
Cyprinus carpio
Lepomis cyanellus
Morone saxatilis
Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
Updated Nov 13, 2026. Sizes are the length the agency reports. Dates are as precise as the agency reports them.
Open stocking page, opens in new tabLearn how to get on Lake Powell. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.
See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.
What you need to float or boat Lake Powell, and when to apply.
Boater pass · Motorboats · Required year-round
Every motorized vessel on Lake Powell or the Colorado River below Glen Canyon Dam needs a weekly or annual Glen Canyon vessel pass, priced by length.
Checked Nov 4, 2026 with Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
When using any type of watercraft to access a body of water, it is important to follow all federal, state, and local rules and regulations. These rules and regulations include boat permitting and licensing, invasive species inspections and stamps, life jacket and PFD rules, motor size and horsepower restrictions, noise limitations, restrictions on personal watercraft, and many more. Visit the web link below for the most current rules and regulations for this body of water.
If you’re 12 years of age or older, you must purchase a fishing license or a combination license to fish in Utah.
This river has a variety of species and regulations, including potential floating and/or watercraft restrictions. Because this river is specially managed for species, seasons, angling methods, and watercraft, it is strongly encouraged you check all federal, state, and local regulations before fishing. Visit any of the links below, inquire locally, or contact a local fly shop to learn current regulations and restrictions.
The law does not allow recreational water users (including anglers, kayakers, tubers, hunters and others) to walk on the private bed of a public waterbody. This means that if you are fishing or recreating in public water that flows over private property closed to trespass, you may not walk on the land beneath the water without obtaining landowner permission.
The onWater Fish app keeps this water's access points, species and conditions in your pocket, with the tools you use once you're there.
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