Fly Fishing Specialties
Fishing and Backhauls at Lees Ferry
Emerging cold and clear from Glen Canyon Dam, the Colorado River provides unparalleled recreational opportunities as it flows the fifteen miles through Glen Canyon to Lees Ferry. Whether you have come to fly fish, spin fish, or float the river, Fly Fishing Specialties at Lees Ferry will help you make the most of your Glen Canyon adventure.
Guided Fly Fishing
Fly fishing is our specialty and we love it! Whether you are a veteran angler or a beginner, we can help you make the most of your Lees Ferry experience!
Guided Spin Fishing
A fly rod is not the only way to enjoy fishing Lees Ferry. Spin fishing utilizing a variety of techniques is an equally rewarding experience!
Group Backhauls
Experience Lees Ferry and Glen Canyon on your own! Our backhaul service takes groups of four or more upriver for half, full, or multi-day floats.
The Perfect Addition to Your Grand Canyon, Zion, Bryce Canyon, or Lake Powell Visit!
Located within 1-3 hours drive of Grand Canyon, Zion, Bryce Canyon and Lake Powell, Lees Ferry is in the epicenter of some of the most spectacular landscapes on earth. A day on the river at Lees Ferry will be a highlight of your visit to the Southwest.
Get a Signed Guidebook: "Fly Fishing Lees Ferry"
Our owner and 30+ year veteran Lees Ferry guide—Dave Foster—wrote this comprehensive guide to fly fishing Lees Ferry. It gives detailed and clear instruction for fly fishing this section of the Colorado River, as well provides information on the boating, geology, and history of this unique place.
Message Dave for a Signed Copy
Latest Fishing Reports and River News
October 25, 2025
Report October 25, 2025 and Year End Synopsis Unlike last year when the fishing began to tank in August, fishing has held relatively strong through mid-October this year. Decent numbers were still being caught drifting through my last day on October 20th. However, you could feel the winter doldrums creeping in. Most of the canyon is in shadow much of the day and fishing picked up in areas the sun was on the water. This was very apparent when the sun finally hit the Prop Bar area around 3:00 p.m. and we had a solid flurry of activity for the last hour. Late fall and winter is not the most productive time to fish the Ferry, but the upside is
July 11, 2025 Conservation Update
. July 11, 2025 The biggest news is that “cool mix” flows through the river outlet works or jet tubes have been approved by the Bureau of Reclamation. These flows are designed to prevent the spawning of small mouth bass in the river below Lees Ferry and will commence when water temperatures rise above 15.5 degrees C. (59.9 degrees F.) at a point 45 miles downstream of Glen Canyon dam. The river warms approximately 1 degree F for every 20 miles it flows, so these releases would be implemented when temperatures at the dam are approximately 58 degrees F. at the dam. Great news for trout!! During the summers of 2021 and 2022, temperatures below the dam increased to 65-69
