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Lake Powell

Is the fish you caught here safe to eat? Below is every consumption advisory on file for Lake Powell, by species and size, in plain English — plus what's legal to keep.

1 species with advisories · contaminants: Mercury

What's safe to eat from Lake Powell

Striped Bass

Mercury

SizeWhoGuidance
All sizes General population Limit to one meal per month due to elevated Mercury.
Children under 15 For children under 15: limit to 3 meals per year due to elevated Mercury.

Source: official advisory· updated 2026-09-22

Is it legal to keep?

These are Arizona's statewide limits — a water-specific rule may override them. Always verify the current regulations before keeping a fish.

SpeciesSizeDaily limitOpen seasonKeep season
Largemouth Bass 13" min 6 Year-round Same as open
Rainbow Trout 4 Year-round Same as open
Black Crappie 25 Year-round Same as open
Channel Catfish 10 Year-round Same as open
Striped Bass Year-round Same as open

Official rules: Arizona — Arizona Game & Fish

Getting on the water

Access points from OpenStreetMap contributors.

About this water

State
Arizona
County
Coconino
Type
Lake
Location
36.9689, -111.4772
Advisory source
Arizona Dept. of Environmental Quality — Fish Consumption Advisories