Lee’s Ferry is a great place for fly-fishing, and a unique
spot on a world-famous, historic waterway. Anyone who has witnessed the
Colorado River, with its intense rapids framed by enormous canyons, can attest
to its dramatic appeal. Historically, Lee’s Ferry served as a convenient place
to cross the hazardous Colorado. These days, it is a great place to enter the
water for an unforgettable day of fishing.
While the Colorado River begins in the Rocky Mountains, Lee’s
Ferry itself gets its water directly from Lake Powell and Glen Canyon Dam. The activity
of the Glen Canyon Dam, which created Lake Powell upon being built, is very
important to the fishing conditions of Lee’s Ferry on any given day.
The dam, built about 50 years ago, provides electricity by
hydropower, and is an object of much controversy for many in the Southwest
because of the changes it has caused to the environment surrounding it. The
measured supply of electricity to residents affects the flow of water allowed
to pass through the dam, which in turn affects the conditions and depth of the fishing
waters downstream. For example, water tends to flow more during the day, when
more electricity is being used. Water flow also increases seasonally, as more
power is used during the hottest and coldest months, and in some years more
than others.
While the changes are generally gradual, water levels are
known to rise by a foot or two throughout the day. These variations are in
addition to natural influences on water flow, including snow run-off and
rainfall.
Of course, these changing conditions affect the fly-fishing technique
appropriate for that particular time. Low waters mean more wading, while higher
waters might force anglers to fish from the boat, either anchored or adrift.
Adjustments to technique are also important for differences in water depth and
flow. Your fishing guide can be a huge help in this area. On-the-fly advice is
critical when changes can occur from month to month, day to day, or even hour
to hour.
At Lee’s Ferry, a mix of natural and man-made wonders lead to
a gorgeous fly-fishing site where ever-changing conditions require additional
strategy. To see what makes Lee’s Ferry such an attractive place for fly-fishing
with the best guides on the Colorado, set up a trip with Marble Canyon Outfitters at Lee’s Ferry
today.
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