Lees Ferry is a famous trout fishing spot in northern Arizona. It's part of the Colorado River just below Lake Powell's Glen Canyon Dam.. HookedAZ.com is currently looking for authors who would like to write a summary about Lees Ferry. See the link "Become an Author".
To get to Lees Ferry from Phoenix you take the 89 north out of Flagstaff and stay on that all the way to a town called Bitter Springs. Its a small town if you would even call it that about 30 just before page. The 89 forks and you want to take it west or "take a left" you stay on that road for about twenty minutes till you cross the Bridge to Lees Ferry. The road from Bitter Springs has no service centers along it some make sure you have what you need including cash for the access Fee.
Information for Lees Ferry Arizona
| Consumption Advisory |
There is not currently a consumption advisory at Lees Ferry for Fish. To check advisory read this Game and Fish report. |
| Restrictions/Season of Use |
fishing and boating and are open year-round at Lees Ferry |
| GPS |
36° 51' 30.58"N
111° 36' 19.01"W |
| Land Ownership |
NPS |
| Tournament this week |
No |
| Elevation |
The elevation at Lees Ferry is 3,120ft |
| Max Surface Acers |
Lees Ferry has about 15 fishable miles as it is part of the Colorado River |
| Spawning Season |
? |
| River lake Impounds |
Lees Ferry is filled from the Colorado River |
| Water Temp |
between 40 and 50 degrees |
| Average Depth |
The average depth for Lees Ferry is 15 ft |
| Road Condition |
The roads to Lees Ferry are paved all the way to the main launching areas. |
| Fly Fishing |
You can fly fish at Lees Ferry and there are fly fishing guides |
| Bait Fishing |
You can bait fish at Lees Ferry , you need to bring or make your hooks barbless |
| Access Fee |
Lees Ferry's Fee is less than Ten Dollars |
| Tonto Pass |
No the Tonto Pas does not work at Lees Ferry |
| Bag Limit |
Usually 4 trout and size limitations will be posted, usually 12 inches |
| Boats to Rent |
Yes you can rent or take raft tours on Lees Ferry |
| Licenses for Sale |
There are no licenses for sale at Lees Ferry but there is a Wal-Mart in the town of Page were you can purchase one. Its about 45 minute drive away so make sure you bring one ahead of time |
| Swimming |
No |
| Camping |
Yes you can camp at Lees Ferry. |
| Drinking Water |
Yes |
| Barrier free Access |
No |
| Restrooms |
Yes there are restrooms at Lees Ferry. |
| Trailer Spaces |
Yes |
| Electricity |
Yes |
| Boat & Engine Restrictions |
There are no motor restrictions at Lees Ferry |
| Launching Area |
There's one near the Bridge |
| Water Skiing |
No |
| Cleaning Stations |
? |
| Phone Number for Water Level |
The water level varies depending on how much water there letting out of Glen Canyon Dam that day. Here is a good web site to check the details about the water level for Lees Ferry http://lakepowell.water-data.com/ |
| Marinas |
No |
| Ranger Station |
Lees Ferry Ranger Station - 928-355-2234 |
| Ranger District |
NPS |
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