Ambassador guides at lake powell guided fishing tours at. After all, it is not historically the best time of the year for fishing lees ferry. Fly fishing at lees ferry is one of the few places in the world you can get hyperthermia from the waist down and heat stroke from the waist up. Ive been fly fishing for 8 years, infrequently however. We fish for rainbow trout below glen canyon dam on the colorado river with lees ferry anglers. One of the great benefits of being a trout fisherman is that we get to fish in some really beautiful locations. Colorado river lees ferry arizona fly fishing gear trout.
Read fly fishing the colorado river at lees ferry by terry gunn available from rakuten. A fishing report for fly fishing the colorado river at lees ferry, arizona. Home to more than 20,000 wild trout per mile, lees ferry ranks as one of the nations top fishing destinations. Of the 7 natural wonders of the world, only one has great fishing for wild rainbow trout. This year, the river seems to boast an even better than usual population, with a wider range of fish sizes than in recent memory. Hello everyone, we wanted to give everyone an update on the current river covid19 conditions. I brought my friend for his first day out fly fishing. Please search or browse our inventory of new, used, out of print, hard to find, and rare books. Lees ferry on the fly marble canyon 2020 all you need to. Lees ferry, the namesake of arizonas most famous fly fishing destination, is 15 miles of glorious colorado river tailwater. After spending time with you at beautiful lees ferry, i felt as though it all came together and i actually started fly fishing for real.
Lees ferry anglers is a 30 acre complex situated on the colorado river, between glen canyon dam and grand canyon national park. The complete guide to fishing and boating the colorado. Lees ferry is arguably the most beautiful place i have ever fished. Apr 03, 2018 the books we have chosen will help you gain insight from the experience and knowledge of the authors, who are all renowned fisherman. The complete guide to fishing and boating the colorado river below glen canyon dam no nonsense fly fishing. You owe it to yourself to fish the colorado river at lees ferry. Fly fishing lees ferry, arizona, walk in section, colorado river kyle barthelson. Nov 07, 20 the basics because fly fishing requires you to be on the move, equipment is often out of reach. Lees ferry fly fishing takes people fishing in northern arizona on the colorado river above the grand canyon. Fly fishing lees ferry, arizona, walk in section, colorado.
Come experience this amazing year round fishery, with gin clear water and amazing navajo sandstone cliffs. While the colorado river at lees ferry is ideally suited to flyfishing and is our primary emphasis, spin casting with appropriate barbless lures can be equally rewarding. We offer guided lees ferry fishing trips and upriver tours to visitors and fishermen in the grand canyon at lees ferry. This is a tailwater that flows from glen canyon dam to lees ferry.
Read fly fishing the colorado river at lees ferry by terry gunn available from rakuten kobo. Half days will include lees ferry fishing guide and 4 hours of fishing. It includes fly rods, waders, leaders, tippet and lees ferry trout flies. Lees ferry anglers fly shop was established in 1989 by fly fishing guides and igfa world record holders terry gunn, wendy hanvold gunn and russell sullivan.
A quality fly fishing vest or shirt can serve as a wearable tackle box, made of durable fabric, and with an abundance of pockets to store flies, hooks, and other supplies. Lees ferry on the fly marble canyon 2020 all you need. Created with the completion of glen canyon dam in 1963, this tail water is crystal clear and a constant 47 degrees, providing anglers with an exceptional fishing opportunity 365 days a year. Lees ferry fly fish az arizonas finest fly fishing. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Spend the day fly fishing, climbing the redorange cliffs, and exploring historic buildings, and return to the campground for a night underneath the stars. A river runs through it and other stories by norman maclean, trout bum by john gierach, standing in a river waving a stick. From glen canyon dam to the beginning of paria riffle lees ferry limit 2 rainbow trout per day. To your professional guide, the river is a road map with rainbow trout at the end of the line. Come experience this amazing year round fishery, with gin clear water and amazing navajo sandstone cliffs youll see why our guests keep coming back. Plus we delve into the brown trout controversy and the park services plan to electro fish lees ferry. Lees ferry is a premiere fishery located in northern arizona on the colorado river above the grand canyon. For more advice on fishing the colorado river fly fishing, check out the books below.
Fly fishing guide for the colorado river lees ferry arizona fly fishing the lees ferry colorado river tailwater is mostly nymph fishing. These selected books will prepare you for the ultimate fly fishing experience by helping you to understand all of the necessary tools and proper techniques, including angling ideas for different types of fish and how to find the right location for the best results. Lees ferry anglers was established in 1989, and since then we have expanded to include cliff dwellers lodge and cliff dwellers restaurant in order to provide a complete fishing lodge experience. I took a trip to lees ferry in northern arizona with my friend brian.
Fly fishing the colorado river at lees ferry ebook by terry gunn. There is a launch ramp used for these purposes there. We offer guided fishing trips at lees ferry on the colorado river in northern arizona, both fly fishing and spin fishing. Spinners with the colors of a rainbow usually work well for the spin fishing group. Marble canyon outfitters lees ferry fishing guides. We booked with lees ferry anglers and terry gunn, popularly known as the legend due to his unmatched level of experience 32 years and knowledge. Lees ferry is the starting point for boaters going up the fifteen miles of glen canyon to glen canyon dam. Here youll find favorite trout waters from the famous lees ferry to small mountain lakes. Kevin, kyle, and i met up with some standup guys from the local fly fishing forum. Fly fishing tackle, books, and other paraphernalia for sale. Fly fishing on the colorado river lees ferry in arizona. Fly fishing the colorado river with lees ferry anglers. Fall fishing at lees ferry when you think of fall fishing, it is likely that one of arizonas premier fisheries does not come to mind. Lees ferry anglers marble canyon all you need to know.
Fishing reports, guides, and even scientific literature all state that the majority of a trouts diets on this stretch of river is dominated by scuds, midges, and aquatic worms. Lees ferry on the fly lees ferry fishing guides trout. We me, my wife lori and my sisinlaw terri were using fleshcolored rubber worms cut in about 2 inchlong segments about 20 inches from the sinkers, which were pencil leadstyle weight secured with surgical tubing. Lees ferry anglers and cliff dwellers lodge serves fly fishers, grand canyon rafters, hikers, and travelers from around.
She has a strong desire for helping guests and fishers with the art of fly fishing at lees ferry. Guided fly fishing trip with lees ferry anglers been hearing and reading about the fishing at lees ferry for years. I took a group of 8 fly fishermen to lees ferry may 4, 2015, ranging in ability from beginner to advanced. Dec 12, 2002 bruce cave fine books specializes in quality fishing books, particularly fly fishing for trout, steelhead, pacific and atlantic salmon, striped, black, and smallmouth bass plus any other fish that will eat a welldressed fly. There is a great article found here if your interested in the history and area information. Lees ferry anglers provides both river boat and walkwade guide service. Guided excursions, private and rented boats, and walkin fishing are permitted for fifteen canyon miles upstream from lees ferry boat ramp. Mick has plenty of patience and was able to show and teach both of us quite a bit during the day and put us on the fish. A typical lees ferry fly selection includes zebra midges in various colors, and red san juan worms are reliable standbys. The complete guide to fishing and boating the colorado river below glen canyon dam no nonsense fly fishing guides dave foster, pete chadwell on. The site contains current fishing conditions along with articles of interest, lees ferry weather conditions. This river guide provides a clear understanding of the complex and fascinating 15 miles of river that can provide fly.
The complete guide to fishing and boating the colorado river below glen canyon dam at. This is one of the most incredible fishing trips ive ever been on. Lees ferry is known for its robust population of healthy, hardfighting rainbow trout. Jordan b fished with guide mike roth of the northern az guide service. Written by an expert outfitter with boots in its waters, this piece. It flows clear and cold from the glen canyon dam providing the.
This is probably shot in the dark, but asking anyways. Apr 01, 2004 the trip out of lees ferry landing was only two hours old, but peter mathiesen had already reached a conclusion. The mile stretch of the colorado river that flows from glen canyon dam to lees ferrygrand canyon national park is know as lees ferry. Also included are some fine reservoirs and streams where one can fly. Kayak horseshoe bend is a lees ferry anglers company, a fishing guide service with more than 40,000 days of operation on this river. Lees ferry is famous for its estimated 12,000 fish per mile. Glo bugs and other egg patterns work at times, and big streamers do well, particularly in the mornings. Fly fishing the colorado river with lees ferry anglers duration. Classic and used fly fishing tackle, books, and other.
Share this and tag a friend that needs to hit the river in 2020 and lets get it on the books. Gin clear water between towering 700 foot red rock cliffs. Lees ferry anglers is a 30 acre complex situated on the colorado river, between glen. Lees ferry on the fly lees ferry fishing guides trout fly. For those who would like to learn the lees ferry walk in area, andor show up a half day early, or have a half day after your guide trip up river, we offer wade guiding. Lees ferry anglers, for one, rates walkin fishing at a 610 and the upriver fishing a 710. With the sleepless night and the mornings misadventure firmly in our rearview mirror, its time to get down to business. It is also the starting point for rafters going down river through the grand canyon. Join facebook to connect with david paul williams and others you may know. There are progressions in fly fishing, and both of my older grandsons are moving along that continuum. Terrys wildlife and fly fishing photographs have appeared in most all of the outdoor magazines as well as books, journals, newspapers, calendars, and. She was later hired on as a guide here at lees ferry in 2006. Weve been offering guide service for anglers at lees ferry on the colorado river since 1989.
Average fish sizes vary from year to year, but it is not uncommon for anglers to. There is a ton of good information about lees ferry available online. View map find local fishing spots on the interactive map. My fishing buddy, larry garfinkel, and i left at first light from the dock at lees ferry with our guide, jeff parker of lees ferry anglers and his dog otis, a nine year old german shorthair pointer. This river guide provides a clear understanding of the complex and fascinating 15 miles of river that can provide fly anglers 40fish days. With this in mind we usually start by fishing fly patterns that mimic these food sources.
Dave foster began his guiding career at lees ferry in the late 80s he has spent countless days on the river not only fishing, but studying and documenting this amazing fishery. Lees ferry anglers marble canyon 2020 all you need to. Our fly fishing guide, kevin campbell of lees ferry anglers, put us on to some. Walkin fishing report at lees ferry the walkin area of lees ferry is the perfect choice for anglers without a boat looking for a oneinalifetime trout fishing experience. Lees ferry anglers and cliff dwellers lodge serves flyfishers, grand canyon rafters, hikers, and travelers from around. Lees ferry lodge at vermilion cliffs provides quiet and comfortable lodging for travelers in scenic northern arizona. It provides information on the fly fishing gear, tackle and trout flies you will need for fishing. About lees ferry on the fly first class guided fly fishing adventures for anglers of all skill levels at northern arizonas beautiful lees ferry on the colorado river. A buddy and i recently spent a day fly fishing with mick at lees ferry. A part of the colorado river system and nestled within glen canyon national recreation area just north of the grand canyon, lees ferry. See more ideas about fly fishing, fly fishing books and fishing books. There is no limit on other sport fish species which includes all species of bass including sunfish and stripers, all species of catfish, all species of trout other than rainbow trout, and walleye. Your patience brought her through amazing progress in only two days. Mar 22, 2015 sage and christy learning fly fishing.
Fly fishing the colorado river at lees ferry by vail valley anglers admin published may 2, 2015 the spring runoff season in the rocky mountains is a great time for a fly fishing road trip, and lees ferry is one of my absolute favorite spring fly fishing destinations. Choose your countrys store to see books available for purchase. Captain bill has been providing quality experiences for both novice and proficient anglers. Its hard to believe that a very large trout in the massive colorado river will seek and eat such a tiny fly. Lees ferry guided fishing trips lees ferry fly fishing. An angling club focusing on the sport and avocation of fly fishing. Most fishing on the 14mile stretch of water between the put in and the glen canyon dam is accessed via boat, as we did the next day. Whether youre buying gear for fishing lees ferry or more distant waters, we can provide you with the equipment that has passed our own personal trials and punishment. We saw lees ferry anglers on a vlog on youtube and decided to. The colorado river starts in arizona at the base of glen canyon dam and the 15 mile run to the boat ramp is called lees ferry. If you are visiting the many scenic wonders of the grand canyon state, or moving there, bring your fly rod and this guidebook. Two of lees ferrys most experienced fishing guides.
We are fully permitted by the national park service. Full days will include lees ferry fishing guide, lunch and 8 hours of fishing at lees ferry walk in area. It was a real pleasure getting to fish with scott and chad and finally put a face with the name. It flows clear and cold from the glen canyon dam providing the ideal trout habitat.
Angler guide provides fishing enthusiasts with relevant information about fishing lees ferry and the rivers, streams and lakes in arizona. His book fly fishing lees ferry is a comprehensive guide to boating and fishing the colorado river at lees ferry. Lees ferry az fly fishing guide service marble canyon. Lees ferry campground is the only place within glen canyon national recreation area where visitors can drive right up to the colorado river. Daily float trips from glen canyon dam to lees ferry are offered.
Taking a grandson on his first fishing trip to lees ferry news. Long, good drifts using midge larva and pupa imitations is the best way to go about catching trout. Id also like to thank you on behalf of jane, cinda. To the uninitiated, fly fishing the colorado river at lees ferry is like casting a needle in a haystack. I prefer to do it on my own and from what ive gathered dec is pretty decent month for trout fishing. Northern arizona guide service lees ferry trout fishing. King of the waters curt abney, siouxland fly fishing. Written in a style akin to schwiebert though some would say less pretentious, it is a joy to read and on the must list. The anglers bookshop, african trout and fly fishing books. Anyone has any experience with fishing lees ferry area in decjanuary. Fly fishing the colorado river in arizona, below glen canyon dam, near. He has good equipment and a jet boat in good condition. Due to the low number of human contact that marble canyon outfitters has with people we are going to remain open and follow all cdc recommendations. Fly fishing on the colorado, of course, gets the most attention.
Waters flow through desert, forest, lava fields, red rocks and canyons. Northern arizona guide service lees ferry trout fishing the. Glenn tinnin, outfitter and owner of the complete fly fisher in scottsdale has explored these waters for over 20 years. Is it even doable without hiring a guide and drifting in a boat. On one of my trips to lees ferry a wary old trout taught me a valuable lesson that has changed the way i have fly fished from that point on. Kaufmanns streamborn, inc kaufmanns streamborn, inc.
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