Boats of any size can be lost at the ferry, leaving you essentially stranded. Take one with you as firestarter for a tenyear expedition. This book is a must for anyone interested in lees ferry, arizonaa ferry crossing on the colorado river where sooner or later every single cowboy, outlaw. Kelly watt, vice president kelly watt has been a working professional in network television news, documentaries and entertainment for over 25 years and began her career at komo television in seattle, washington. This isolated outpost was once the only place to cross the colorado river for hundreds of miles. Book a day with a lees ferry guide and get handson experience on everything fishing as well as catch fish. Grand canyon rafting with oars lees ferry phantom ranch. Get directions, maps, and traffic for lees ferry, az. Oatman and the wild burros an authentic old western town with burros roaming the streets and gunfights staged on weekends glen canyon dam held behind the glen canyon dam, waters of the colorado river and tributaries are backed up almost 186 miles, forming lake powell.
Angler guide provides fishing enthusiasts with relevant information about fishing lees ferry and the rivers, streams and lakes in arizona. 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. We cover safety, knots and rigging, equipment, casting, flies, entomology, and drifting. Wander wisely with the travelocity price match guarantee. After our wonderful visit to the horseshoe bend overlook in page, we drove to marble canyon and lees ferry. Mar 24, 2020 if youre looking for a day of fly fishing adventures, then lees ferry is the place to go. It sits between the glen canyon dam and the entrance to the grand canyon. Lees ferry without a boat arizona highways photoscapes. Travelers found the river a dangerous and difficult barrier until well into the 20th century. It is one of the most picturesque place in arizona and somewhat appears to be out of an old western movie. It was one of the rare sites for some 250 miles where one could cross the colorado river. A geologic and geographic guide from lees ferry to phantom ranch, arizona by. This guide to fly fishing lees ferry is indispensable for the angler and intrepid.
Lees ferry and lonely dell marble canyon, arizona atlas. A natural corridor between utah and arizona, lees ferry figured prominently in the exploration and settlement of northern arizona. May 02, 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. Detailed illustrated geologic section by geologist r. It was great to watch and hear the water rushing by and to experience the coolness on a hot day. Now its the launch point for rafting trips through the grand. You can park, camp and launch a power boat from lee s ferry. But if you want an avalanche of fact, if you want a towndestroying tidal wave of knowledge, if you want to be bludgeoned to death with valid, pertinent, astounding history, lore, and information, then pick up a copy if youre strong enough of lees ferry. Lees ferry lodge at vermilion cliffs provides quiet and comfortable lodging for travelers in scenic northern arizona. Up to 90 days of daily highs, lows, and precipitation chances.
Sep 01, 20 the water level at lees ferry fluctuates twice daily as the discharge from the dam causes it to rise and drop significantly. 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 was founded as a rare crossing of the colorado river. As a result, one of our group members, whose inflatable pontoon wasnt properly secured, loses it in the rising water. Route 89a us 89a over marble canyon between southern utah and the arizona strip, allowing travel into a remote region north of the colorado river including the north rim of grand canyon national park. Campers can look forward to the paria unmaintained trail, as well as rafting the colorado which is a popular activity in the area. Restaurants near lees ferry, page, arizona tripadvisor. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Book a day with a lees ferry guide and get handson experience on everything. Lees ferry sits at the base of vermilion cliffs national monument in one of the western united states most spectacular settings. The companys principal address is 22222 south sossaman road, queen creek, az 851424028. The site contains current fishing conditions along with articles of interest, lees ferry weather conditions. Lees ferry history glen canyon national recreation area. The lees ferry campground is a perfect spot for exploring local sites and historical wonders unique to arizona.
Here at the head of grand canyon, a tail water fishery of unparalleled quality and beauty has been created below glen canyon dam. Lees ferry campground in arizona about 45 minutes south of page, arizona at the southern end of lake powell in the glen canyon national recreation area, theres a pretty national park service campground called lees ferry campgro. The mile stretch of the colorado river known as lees ferry lies just outside page, arizona at the top of the grand canyon. Down river from glen canyon dam, the historical town of lees ferry lies in the break between glen, marble and paria canyons. The ferry is generally the fist thing you think of when launching a colorado river trip through grand canyon but this time we didnt bring boats. This book tells the story of this place in a clear, concise manner, and is a good, brief introduction to the subject.
The junction of 89a and lees ferry road is on the west side of the new navajo bridge, which crosses the colorado river about 125 miles north of flagstaff, az. Know whats coming with accuweather s extended daily forecasts for lees ferry, az. Lee, who established the first colorado river crossing. Lees ferry is a site on the colorado river a few miles below glen canyon dam.
Lees ferry, cocnino, arizona mormon historic sites. Plenty of facilities for those who want to launch and. You can park, camp and launch a power boat from lees ferry. To your professional guide, the river is a road map with rainbow trout at the end of the line. Grand canyon dories river trip lees ferry lake mead. Lees ferry fishing guide highlights the insnout, most popular fish, bait and more at lees ferry in northern arizona. Lees ferry is the only place within glen canyon where visitors can drive to the colorado river in over 700 miles of canyon country, right up to the first rapid in the grand canyon. Discover lees ferry and lonely dell in marble canyon, arizona.
Loma, colorado, to lees ferry, arizona, through horsethief, ruby, westwater, cataract, and glen canyons, 372 miles. Lees ferry is one of the few places where you can go to be at river level instead of viewing it from above, as is more usual. Discover lee s ferry and lonely dell in marble canyon, arizona. The linked data service provides access to commonly found standards and vocabularies promulgated by the library of congress. Spend the day fly fishing, climbing the redorange cliffs, and exploring historic buildings, and return to the campground for a night underneath the stars. Lees ferry fishing guide the outdoorsman fishing guides. Marble canyon outfitters at lees ferry specializes. 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. All amtopo maps are updated and enhanced replicas of the original usgs 7.
Marble canyon outfitters at lees ferry specializes in helping you make the most of your fly fishing experience at this wonderful destination. A natural corridor between utah and arizona, lee s ferry was named for, and settled by mormon john d. Lees ferry is a premiere fishery located in northern arizona on the colorado river above the grand canyon. Gateway to grand canyon rafting and the colorado river. We are specialists at dealing with corporate entertainment, incentive trips, team building and continuingeducation fishing trips. Phoenix the arizona game and fish department plans to stock rainbow trout this spring into the lower 3 mile walkin section of lees ferry, a blueribbon trout fishery below glen canyon dam in northern arizona. Marble canyon outfitters lees ferry fishing guides. Nov, 2018 azgfd to stock rainbow trout into lees ferry posted november, 2018. Lees ferry page all you need to know before you go. This is a portion of the vermillion cliffs scenic byway, an area that is great for rv travel. Get the latest up to date fly fishing report for trout fishing in colorado river with the top producing flies and recommended equipment to get you into fish.
If you bring your own boat, be aware of the water flow as it changes often. A storied stretch of river predating fly fishing because of its access, it remains famous today because of that same trait. Join the original dory company, grand canyon dories, for the trip of a lifetime on the colorado river through the grand canyon from lees ferry to lake mead. Trout caught here are immediately released or killed and retained as a part of the daily limit. To the uninitiated, fly fishing the colorado river at lees ferry is like casting a needle in a haystack. Dave also describes the settlement of lees ferry and the canyon lands of northern arizona. The companys filing status is listed as inactive and its file number is 4726. Your passion is fly fishing and you have traveled to northern arizona and one of the wests greatest fly fishing destinations lees ferry on the colorado river. We are arizonas largest fly fishing outfitter and oldest fly shop at the crown of the grand canyon. Lees ferry is the only place within glen canyon where you can drive right up to the colorado river. An arizona fishing license is required on all parts of the river.
Lees ferry is a prime spot to build relationships with special customers and reward productive employees. Lees ferry historic site is the only place within glen canyon where visitors can drive to the colorado river in over 700 miles of canyon country, right up to the first rapid in the grand canyon. We can accommodate groups of up to 30 people on the river and 40 at the lodge. Buy enough copies and use it as a building material. Arizona lees ferry trout by kelly watt overdrive rakuten. The trail is primarily used for hiking and running and is accessible yearround.
A natural corridor between utah and arizona, lees ferry figured prominently in the. Lees ferry trading co is an arizona trade name filed on september 29, 2009. Lees ferry, the namesake of arizonas most famous fly fishing destination, is 15 miles of glorious colorado river tailwater. Lees ferry page 2020 all you need to know before you. The restaurant is open all day with service for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Information on this site was converted from a hard cover book published by university of. But if you want an avalanche of fact, if you want a towndestroying tidal wave of knowledge, if you want to be bludgeoned to death with valid, pertinent, astounding history, lore, and information, then pick up a copy if youre strong enough of lee s ferry. Lees ferry anglers, for one, rates walkin fishing at a 610 and the upriver fishing a 710. It was worth the side trip back because we could stop in marble canyon also to take in the changing landscape. Lees ferry lodge at vermilion cliffs is located near the north rim of the grand canyon and is a short drive from the vermilion cliffs national monument, the. Each of our guides are patient and competent instructors, with passion for sharing their experience and knowledge of fishing. Gregory crampton, lees ferrydesert river crossing 1992.
The 10 best things to do near lees ferry lodge, marble canyon. Check flight prices and hotel availability for your visit. There are several reports that fishing in the lower 3 mile walkin section of lees ferry arizonas premier blueribbon trout fishery below glen canyon dam has been excellent. Lees ferry trading co in queen creek, az company info. March 2016 arizona boasts lots of incredibly scenic drives, and one beauty is routes 89 and 89a which double back on themselves between page and lees ferry in the northeast corner of the state. Lees ferry also known as lees ferry, lee ferry, little colorado station and saints ferry is a site on the colorado river in coconino county, arizona in the united states, about 7. Oatman and the wild burros an authentic old western town with burros roaming the streets and gunfights staged on weekends. Navajo bridge is a pair of steel spandrel arch bridges that cross the colorado river near lees ferry in northern arizona. Arizona marble canyon hotels near lees ferry hotels near lees ferry, current page book a hotel near lees ferry, marble canyon. Back in the 1800s, everyone traveling through northern arizona or southern utah eventually had to cross the colorado river at lees ferry.
During the spring runoff season in the rocky mountains, this mile stretch of the colorado river, known as lees ferry, lies just outside of page. Of the 7 natural wonders of the world, only one has great fishing for wild rainbow trout. Share this and tag a friend that needs to hit the river in 2020 and let s get it on the books. Northern arizona guide service lees ferry trout fishing. This includes data values and the controlled vocabularies that house them. Location of lees ferry for colorado river white water rafting trips in arizona. Lees ferry anglers is a 30 acre complex situated on the colorado river, between glen canyon dam and grand canyon national park. Lees ferry and the vermilion cliffs, near page, arizona. Azgfd to hold march 5 public meeting on proposed lees ferry rainbow trout stocking posted february 15, 2018. I want emails from lonely planet with travel and product information, promotions, advertisements, thirdparty offers, and surveys. Phoenix the arizona game and fish department azgfd plans to stock rainbow trout this week into the lower 3 mile walkin section of lees ferry, arizonas premier blueribbon trout fishery below glen canyon dam. Lees ferry along the colorado river arizona v96 1 2 ss. Find out where the action is, what the water conditions are and everything you need for a successful day on the water.
Lewis freeman at lees ferry, arizona, 1923 lewis ransome freeman 4 october 1878, genoa junction, wisconsin 6 november 1960 pasadena, california was an american explorer, journalist and war correspondent who wrote over twenty books chronicling his many travels, as well as numerous articles. The colorado river cuts one gorge after another as it crosses the high plateaus of southern utah and northern arizona. The newer bridge of the pair carries vehicular traffic on u. Throughout the book detailed maps direct fly and spin fishing and show points. Down river from glen canyon dam, the historical town of lee s ferry lies in the break between glen, marble and paria canyons. It will rise up and devour anything else ever written on lees ferry. The complete guide to fishing and boating the colorado river below glen canyon dam no nonsense fly fishing guides foster, dave, chadwell, pete on. Lees ferry is located in the glen canyon national recreation area. Apr 18, 2018 by vicki uthe in november 2016 we loaded our mountain bikes and tent and headed to lees ferry for a threeday campout over veterans day. Lees ferry is a tiny settlement next to the colorado river at the end of a side road 6 miles from alt us 89 in north arizona, not especially interesting itself but surrounded by some remarkable scenery.
Lee, a mormon settler with 17 wives who established a ferry there in 1871 whilst in exile following his role in the massacre of 120 emigrants near st. Glen canyon dam held behind the glen canyon dam, waters of the colorado river and tributaries are backed up almost 186 miles, forming lake powell. Lee, who established the first colorado river crossing at this site. Status and trends of the rainbow trout population in the lees. A natural corridor between utah and arizona, lees ferry was named for, and settled by mormon john d. Lees ferry and spencer trail lookout arizona alltrails. Ownership of the ferry operation fell into the hands of lees wife, emma, a capable woman who operated the ferry and farmed the ranch for several years. Lees ferry colorado river white water rafting trips. By this time, the mormon church was well aware of the importance of lees ferry as a link between settlements in arizona and utah. Current fly fishing reports and conditions for colorado river, lees ferry in arizona. Lees ferry page 2020 all you need to know before you go. If you look closely, you can still see the wagon trails etched into the canyon walls as you enter the area. Glen canyon dam was finished in 1963, creating lake powell upstream and lees ferry downstream. Navajo bridge is a pair of steel spandrel arch bridges that cross the colorado river near lee s ferry in northern arizona.
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