The Many Reasons to Go Fishing

Whether you’ve only gone fishing a few times or it’s something you do as often as you can, you may not be aware of all of the reasons why fishing is great activity. Of course there are the obvious reasons, like doing it to relax and hang out with friends and family members, but there are several additional benefits that come along with fishing. The following are just a few of the reasons why you should go fishing at least a few times a year.

Fishing can actually be a great boost to the economy, mostly because the sale of licenses generates millions of dollars in both state and local taxes. In turn, these tax dollars go on to support the area in a number of ways, including funding new jobs for thousands of Arizonans.   

Of course there are actually several health benefits that come with regular fishing. While the activity itself isn’t overly intensive, simply being outside can help you feel healthier in both your mind and body. In addition, a well prepared fish is one of the healthiest meals you could ever eat, and catching fish yourself in the wild is better than eating something from the grocery store that may have come into contact with chemicals.

Finally, fishing is a great way to contribute to conservation efforts. The sale of fishing licenses contributes to several conservation programs throughout the state, and the money can even benefit education efforts and public land purchases.

It’s easy to overlook these benefits when you’re out on the water enjoying the day, but don’t overlook the importance and benefits of regular fishing.

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Colorado River Conservation

Protecting the majestic nature of the Colorado River is of great importance to us here at Lees Ferry Fly Fishing. Without the life-giving waters that flow through this corner of Arizona, we can’t offer the world-class fishing experience that we’ve grown accustomed to and which our customers have come to expect of us.

Forecasts of drought have hung heavy in the atmosphere all over the United States, especially in the southwest and western regions of this nation. That’s one reason why we’re glad to hear about conservation efforts focused on making sure that the Colorado River retains its grace and beauty for years to come.

This article published by KVOA.com discusses a federal project which is currently seeking proposals for effective water conservation efforts on portions of the Colorado River in multiple states. The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation is working with public water agencies in Arizona, Nevada, Colorado and California to fund about $11 million in projects for Colorado River conservation.

This river has bore the brunt of extreme drought conditions over the past decade and many of its reservoirs have dropped to incredibly low levels. Lake Mead, for example, dropped to its lowest levels this July since the Hoover Dam was installed in 1937. The water provided by the Colorado River is utilized by municipal water systems which serve up to 40 million people across the United States, making the protection of this river incredibly important to our country.

Here at Lees Ferry Fly Fishing, we’re confident that we’ll be angling around these parts of Arizona for many, many years to come. Which is good, because we want to share not only the experience of fishing these waters teeming with fish but also the splendor and beauty of this isolated setting. Our experienced fishing guide staff will make sure that you get the most out of your expedition into the waters of the Colorado.