SIT Cruising Lake Powell

 

If you recall from an earlier post, Steve decided he was going through fishing withdrawals and wanted to head to Lake Powell.  Izzy and I don’t mind the water or boating, swimming, and fishing so we said sure.  On Monday, May 6^th we took possession of a 46 foot houseboat and headed off with the vision of catching more fish than the boat could ever hold!

We found a great spot the first night which was secluded and allowed Izzy freedom to run, swim, hike, swim, swim, swim and sleep.  We were successful in catching a few fish and in-between casting I was able to do some exploring. Izzy showed me the way most of the time but also was interested in trying to catch critters.

Captain Steve

Can I quit hiking and go swim some more?

The view from above - the boat is down there

 

The second night was close to the first location which is called Kane Wash. Again, we could explore, catch fish, and Izzy could swim, run, sniff, swim, eat, swim, etc. You get the picture!  We were lucky though in landing at this spot as just as I was trying to set one of the anchors a big wind came up and started to move the boat. Captain Steve had to do some covert maneuvering to get the boat to settle down so I could set the anchor. By the way each anchor is 30 pounds and you are instructed to dig a hole in the beach and set it in place. I think I should have been rewarded for this work don’t you?

Fishing anyone?

I'm so pretty

Izzy giving Steve fishing tips

Izzy doing one of her favorite things

Tory's fish is the bigger one, really!

 

We spent a total of four nights on the lake and saw some great rock formations. We also were pretty successful in catching fish. We did get a few catfish, but mostly striper bass.  We had fish several times for dinner and lunch and brought back a few for later this month. All in all it was a great trip and even though we had wind, rain, thunderstorms, it was simply wonderful.

Some of the catch - yum!

A little color at the lake

 

Amazing rock formations

Don't worry I can swim

The First Mate at rest

 

Cruising along the lake

 

 

 

The last task of bringing the boat back was to refuel it at the fueling dock. Steve found one more thing to do there.  Being consummate fisherman he decided to feed the fish rather than catch the fish. Apparently, a pretty good population of carp hang out in the marina and folks feed them wonderful fish food. Well, people food but it turns into fish food. 

Izzy wondering why she doesn't get any

On the drive out of the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area we stopped to get a birds-eye view of Lake Powell and to wish it a fond fair well.

Just a small portion of Lake Powell

Glen Canyon Dam

 

 

We headed back to our trailer Friday evening to get ready for our next place. We are shooting for Flaming Gorge so will reconnect with you in a few days once we land!