Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Lake Powell fishing report for this beautiful Friday morning, May 2nd, 2025.Let me tell ya, the fishing at Lake Powell is absolutely on fire right now! May is one of the best times to be out on these waters, and this year is proving that rule true once again[2]. The water's warming up nicely after our early spring, and all species are actively feeding throughout the lake.Over the past couple weeks, the stripers have been going absolutely nuts! Captain Bill McBurney reported on April 30th that you'll find plenty of stripers, though you might need to hunt a bit for the fat ones among the smaller fish[3]. They're hitting various cranks and responding well to vertical jigging techniques[2]. If you're looking for a striper bonanza, try fishing into the evening - they've been biting all night long on just about anything you offer them, from crawlers to cut bait[2].Bass fishing is spring-time good right now! Both largemouth and smallmouth are extremely active in the shallows[5]. Anglers have been having great success fishing outside coves and inside tight slots along canyon walls[5]. The smallmouth have been most plentiful, but the largemouth are definitely worth targeting too.Don't overlook the other species either - crappie, bluegill, catfish, and walleye are all ripe for the taking[2][5]. Walleye have been hitting the same presentations as the stripers, so you might double up on your catches with the right approach[2].For hot spots, I'd recommend checking out some of the canyon arms where fish tend to concentrate this time of year. Warm Creek and Navajo Canyon have been producing consistently. Also worth trying are the rocky points near Wahweap Marina if you're launching from there.Lure-wise, crankbaits have been money for stripers and walleye. For bass, try soft plastics like Senkos or drop shots around structure. If you're bait fishing, nightcrawlers and cut bait have been effective for catfish and stripers after dark[2].The weather's getting warmer, but it's still comfortable enough to fish all day long, and the fish are cooperating throughout daylight hours[5]. Morning and evening bites have been particularly strong.So grab your tackle box, clean up those rods, and head on out to Lake Powell! With all species actively feeding, you're bound to have a fantastic day on the water. This is Artificial Lure signing off - tight lines and see y'all on the lake!