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Lake Powell Strategy
Peak spring fishing at Lake Powell will happen sometime during the next couple weeks and I plan to be there. So here's the question, "How do you plan for the best possible trip?"

Weather is a key factor. During springtime, fishing heats up and cools down with the weather. For the best fishing we need 3-4 days of warm, stable weather. I'm keeping my schedule flexible so I can take advantage of whatever the weatherman brings.

Next, what species of fish do you target? Smallmouth probably provide the most consistent action at this time of year, but stripers are not far behind. Pound for pound, I think smallmouth fight as well as any game fish in the world - they are fun to catch. But, stripers grow bigger and so they get my vote. Largemouth, walleye, crappie, bluegill - the lake has a wide variety of species so take your pick.

Where on the lake do you fish? The species you target will affect the places you choose to fish. You can catch smallmouth all over the lake but the upper Colorado arm and San Juan arm usually offer the fastest action.

For stripers, you have to decide if you want fast fishing or quality fish. Fishing can be incredible fast on the lower lake, but many fish caught will be skinny. On average, stripers caught from middle and upper lake areas will be bigger and fatter.

Decisions, decisions... However, at Powell you can't go wrong. I've never been to Powell without having fun. Even if the wind blows... I would enjoy the trip even if I just sat on the pier at the marina.

Water Canyon Waterfalls
Last Saturday I enjoyed hiking up Water Canyon, past several impressive waterfalls, as I continue my quest to photograph all significant waterfalls in Utah. See my Water Canyon photos, and my waterfalls gallery.

Water Canyon is located above Hilldale, on the Utah/Arizona border. Yes, Hilldale is the twin to Colorado City, where polygamist are making news. It was interesting to see women and girls in long, pioneer-style dresses out working in fields and yards. A totally different world...

Water Canyon is located just south of Zion National Park and it offers towering red cliffs and other Zion-like features. It is spectacular in itself. It provides access to the Canaan Mesa Wilderness Area, where you could backpack for days in solitude.

It was a fun outing.

Great Salt Lake Bird Festival
The annual festival runs May 12-16 this year.

- Dave

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