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The History of Striped Bass in Lake Powell

The History of Striped Bass in Lake Powell


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Striped Bass are an ocean-going species. So how did they end up thriving in Lake Powell? In this Utah Field Guide, we take a look at the history of the striper and how they came to be stocked in Lake Powell. Thanks to Wayne Gustaveson, the Utah DWR's Lake Powell Project Leader, it's been a huge success story and a boon for generations of anglers.

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