The Lake Powell Experiance

 

With its many sights and recreational activities Lake Powell is an expansive and enjoyable recreation area with something aimed to please everyone.  The best way to enjoy this stunning reservoir is by renting one of many comfortable Lake Powell houseboats that are capable of delivering your family and you safely to most any part of the lake within a day or two of sailing.  But that seems like a long wait between sites should you just sit and gaze?  Of course not there are many activities that can be done while underway and each has it's own variety of excitement attached.  These activities include; canyon exploring and fishing in addition to sight seeing.

Situated on the border of Utah and Arizona in the magnificent Glenn Canyon.  Including over ninety subsidiary canyons off the main waterway that can be explored.  While some are smaller and require smaller craft there are still plenty that can be enjoyed from the decks of your Lake Powell houseboat.  Some of the cliff faces even boast ancient Native American hieroglyphics and pictographs providing an enlightening experience for everyone involved.  You can also rent a personal watercraft from one of the six main marinas, which allow you to investigate more canyons and even further up the large ones when they've become too slender for the houseboat.

Lake Powell is home to several species of fish including both small and large mouthed bass walleye striped bass northern pike and in the channels catfish.  This provides some great opportunities to bond with your kids and teach them a lifelong hobby in the process. Fishing licenses are inexpensive with Utah year round licenses running for only thirty dollars and an Arizona resident pass coming in at only twenty three fifty however if you wish to fish the Arizona side and are not a resident it will set you back seventy twenty five.  The lake is large enough that it is home to some hefty fish, plus there is no limit on striped bass and walleye both of which can supply a delicious and healthy meal at the end of the day.  You can fish off of either the shores of the lake, which is better suited for large and small-mouthed bass but if your aiming for larger prey you can also trawl off the deck of your Lake Powell houseboat for walleye and striped bass.

Lake Powell is also the location for some of the most beautiful natural structures in America.  The biggest attraction is Rainbow Bridge, which is reportedly the largest natural bridge in America.  You can drive your Lake Powell houseboat right up to the marina located there and following a half-mile hike.  Another fun sight is the Glenn Canyon dam, which is located in the southern part of the lake in Arizona.

By either owning or renting a Lake Powell houseboat you can enjoy all of the activities in a sunny and relaxing atmosphere that is appropriate for all ages and is sure to have something for everyone.