Lake Powell

Do you remember the days when kids actually went to school? . . . For an entire week?

It seems my kids have more days off than they're really in school.

For some reason they had a Monday off a couple of weeks ago so we decided to head to Lake Powell to try some striper fishing.

Well, rule number 1: Don't try to get on the lake right before a storm. The wind was threatening to sink our little boat. Even though the sky was clear, the waves did not help our fishing cause.

Rule number 2: If by chance you get a fish on your line, you had better pull and reel with everything you have or that whale might just suck you right in. Erik had experience with rule number 2.

And that's about it. We came home with two striper so I wouldn't call it a wasted trip although in previous years we've hauled home a lot more.

My kids have never been to Lake Powell, so for them this was certainly an adventure.

We love fish tacos and striped bass is one of the best fish when making them. In my opinion the sauce is what distinguishes a good fish taco from a bad one.

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Fish Tacos

white fish (cod, bass, tilapia) 
¼ c. green onions, thinly sliced
¼ c. fresh cilantro, chopped
3 T. mayonnaise
3 T. sour cream
1 t. lime rind, grated
1 ½ t. fresh lime juice
¼ t. salt
1 garlic clove, minced 
tortillas
fresh limes
salt
cabbage or coleslaw

Bread the fish with some flour and cook in a pan with butter until it flakes easily. For the sauce combine the green onions, cilantro, mayonnaise, sour cream, lime rind, lime juice, salt, and garlic in a small bowl; set aside. To prepare tacos, divide fish evenly among tortillas. Squeeze fresh lime juice over fish and lightly salt. Top with coleslaw and sauce. 

Note: For an easier meal, you can use fish that’s already crusted and bake according to directions on the package or cook up some fish sticks.