Hello there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Lake Powell fishing report for this beautiful Saturday morning, May 3rd, 2025.Let me tell you, we're right in the sweet spot of the season now! May is absolutely prime time for fishing at Powell, with all species actively feeding in the warming waters. Water temps have likely pushed into the high 60s by now, which has really turned on the bite across the lake.The last couple weeks have seen fantastic action for stripers. They're hitting various crankbaits and responding well to vertical jigging techniques. If you're after a cooler full of these tasty predators, don't forget to bring plenty of ice and your fillet knife - keeping these fish helps maintain the lake's forage fish population.Bass fishing has been phenomenal too! Both largemouth and smallmouth are in pre-spawn or early spawn patterns. For largemouths, focus on areas with cover - brush piles, tumbleweeds, and trees where sunfish congregate. Slow presentations still work best, especially early in the day. As for smallmouth, they're hitting the same presentations as stripers, so you might double up while targeting either species.Walleye action has been steady, especially during low light conditions. They're hitting the same cranks and jigs that are producing stripers.For catfish lovers, the night fishing has been incredible! These whiskered beasts aren't picky right now - they'll take crawlers, cut bait, or basically anything you offer them.Don't overlook the crappie and bluegill, which are also biting well this time of year.As for hot spots, check out Wahweap Bay where water temps were last recorded around 57°F but should be considerably warmer by now. The dam area has also been productive for striper anglers using anchovies.The lake level is sitting around 3,558 feet and should be starting to rise as we move deeper into spring. This puts us at a similar level to last year, so areas that were productive then should be good bets now.For today, expect typical early May conditions - likely mild temperatures with some breeze in the afternoon. The fish are hungry and willing, so get out there early and make the most of this prime fishing window!Remember folks, the last weeks of April and all of May is considered one of the absolute best times to fish Lake Powell, and we're right in the middle of that golden period.Tight lines, everyone! This is Artificial Lure signing off - I'll catch you on the water!