Lake Powell Freshwater Fishing Travel Guide

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Phoenix, AZ
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Lake Powell Freshwater Fishing Travel Tips

By Kim Lipker

Lake Powell is unique in that there is both shoreline and boat fishing. Smallmouth bass, bluegill, crappie, catfish, and walleye are the most common catches in the area.
If you prefer to go out on Lake Powell for the day on a guided trip you may want to try Ambassador Guides. They specialize in fly-fishing for stripers and smallmouth bass and provide everything from the boat to the tackle, but you can bring your own tackle if you prefer. If you want to stay longer you can register yourself in the Fishing Guide School, run by Ambassador Outdoors', Bill McBurney.
Boat rental, fishing gear, bait, and licenses are available at Lake Powell's three main marinas: Wahweap, Bullfrog and Halls Crossing. If you think you may cross the state line while fishing on Lake Powell, make sure you get fishing licenses for both Utah and Arizona.
Make sure to take a trip down to Lees Ferry on the Colorado River near Page, Arizona to take advantage of some of the best trout fishing in the area.

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I plan to drive from Las Vegas to Lake powell this July and one of my passengers is afraid of being on roads that are close to high drop-offs with no guardrails. I am not familiar with this route and hope someone can tell me if there are many such areas or if the trip will be mostly flat. Any help will be appreciated. David
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Hotels

Defiance House Lodge at Bullfrog Marina

P.O. Box 4055
Lake Powell, UT 84533 Map

Distance: 13.6 mi.
(from destination center)

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Lake Powell Resort & Marina

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100 Lakeshore Drive
Page, AZ 86040 Map

Distance: 6.1 mi.
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Attractions

Rainbow Bridge National Monument

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In Utah, about 50 miles by boat from either Wahweap or Bullfrog
PO Box 1507
Page , Utah 86040

Distance: 28.3 mi. (from destination center)

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Over time, a small stream cut through a rock fin to create the world's largest natural bridge, a... Read More

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48 miles southwest of Page
Glen Canyon NRA, PO Box 1507

Distance: 12.4 mi. (from destination center)

Description: The Colorado River's swift currents and sheer-walled canyons deterred early travelers until John D.... Read More

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Antelope Canyon

Just outside of Page
Antelope Canyon Park Office, P.O. Box 4803
Page, Arizona 86040

Distance: 6.0 mi. (from destination center)

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Antelope Canyon has upper and lower sections on either side of AZ 98 just southeast of Page, but... Read More

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Airports

Major Airports near Lake Powell

	Distance (mi.)
Las Vegas Mccarran International Airport	215.2 map
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport	249.9 map
Salt Lake City International Airport	261.5 map

Other Smaller Airports near Lake Powell

	Distance (mi.)
Grand Canyon National Park Airport	83.1 map
Saint George Municipal Airport	117.4 map
Grand Canyon Pulliam Field	131.2 map

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Flight Deals to Lake Powell

Originating	From
Long Beach (LGB) to Las Vegas (LAS)	$124
San Diego (SAN) to Las Vegas (LAS)	$124
San Francisco (SFO) to Las Vegas (LAS)	$126
Salt Lake City (SLC) to Las Vegas (LAS)	$142
San Jose (SJC) to Las Vegas (LAS)	$146