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Glen
Canyon National Recreation Area ( Lake Powell )
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Lake
Powell was formed with the construction of the Glen Canyon dam in 1963.
Lake Powell stretches for 186 miles, making it the second largest
man made lake in the United States. With 1960 miles of shore line and 96
major side canyons, the activities at Lake Powell are endless. In mid
summer Lake Powell's water temperature pushes 80 degrees, making water
activities the most popular. Hiking, mountain biking and scenic
drives are other ways to enjoy Lake Powell. Mountain
Biking
The
backcountry and primitive roads of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
are a great way to enjoy the scenery of the Colorado Plateau. Mountain
biking trails are offered in the following areas, Wahweap,
Bullfrog/Escalante, Halls Crossing/San Juan, and Orange Cliffs. For more
information
Click
Here.
Hiking
Several hiking trails are
available at Lake Powell for those who want to explore Powell on foot.
Wahweap Marina offers a day hike that over looks the Colorado River and
the Glen
Canyon Dam. For more info Click
Here.
The canyons of the Escalante
offer some of the best back country hiking. Hikers must be experienced in
the use of maps and a compass and thoroughly familiar with the techniques
of canyon and slickrock hiking. For more info on these trails click
here.
The Orange
Cliffs portion of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, bordered by
Canyonlands National Park also offers fantastic hiking opportunities. Click
Here for more info.
Boating
Lake Powell
is a boaters paradise. With 96 side canyons and 186 + miles of water your
boating opportunities are endless. With the size of Powell its easy to
pack up the boat with camping gear and go find one of those out of the way
sandy beaches and enjoy solitude. With calm waters and not much boat
traffic, side canyons make a great place to water ski and camp. Due to
lake elevations on Lake Powell each boating trip will offer new
changes in scenery and also new dangers. With changing
lake levels submerged rocks may exist in areas where they weren't a
problem before. Always use extreme caution when outside of the main
channel. Rocks or other under water obstacles are not marked. Always
practice safe
boating and be respectful to other boaters on the water. Five marinas
provide gas, food and other essentials for boaters on Lake Powell.
Wahweap
Marina
Dangling
Rope Marina
Halls
Crossing Marina
Bull
Frog Marina
Hite
Marina
Fishing
You
can fish Lake Powell for many game species.
Striped
Bass
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.
Largemouth
Bass
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.
Smallmouth
Bass
This fish is
similar to the largemouth bass, but it has a smaller jaw and is bronze
rather than greenish in color.
Black
Crappie
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.
Walleye
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.
Channel
Catfish
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
Bluegill Sunfish
The bluegill
may be light to dark blue or even bright purple. A broad area from the
throat to the ear flap may be bright orange or yellow. There is a black
spot on the ear flap. Bars on the sides are visible in the water only.
POSSESSION LIMIT
LAKE POWELL:
Bluegill 50
Crappie 10
Channel
Catfish 25
Walleye 10
Smallmouth
Bass 20
Largemouth
Bass 5
Striped Bass
No Limit
For the Lake
Powell fishing report click
here.
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