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Water Temp: 55-62 F 
The anticipated movement of stripers into the main channel near Glen Canyon Dam
is just beginning. After last year's early season success, folks just can't
wait for big striper schools to move near the dam and power plant intake and
many other deep water spots. There have been some good days at the dam but the
poor days are still more prevalent. Striper schools are moving from the backs
of the canyons to the deep water and back again. Moving schooling fish are more
difficult to find but easy to catch once located.
Dave Bland
with striper caught on crankbait in
The best fishing strategy is to be a generalist. Fish bait in deep water for
stripers and then try the shallows for bass and walleye. Keep moving and
experimenting until the daily pattern is discovered.
Bass are near brush cover and weed beds. Largemouth bass are the most active
fish now but smallmouth are biting better with each
passing day. Standard bass fare from spinner baits, hula grubs and jerk baits
are all working. Bass will be congregated on certain points and brushy coves
while other spots that look just as good will be fishless. Keep moving and
casting to find fish or to find active fish. The best time to fish is
afternoon when water reaches its warmest temperature. It may even be better to
sleep in and just fish in the afternoon for best results.
Walleye are being caught on bass baits while anglers fish for bass. Walleye can
be targeted in May when they get more active. But for now fish for bass and
catch one or two walleye per trip as a bonus.
It's the same with crappie. Some are being caught but the catch will increase
greatly as the water warms consistently in the 60's.
It's typical early spring fishing. Some days are great but most likely there
will be more casting than catching. But, what better place to practice casting
than at
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