Colorado RIver Fishing

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Anybody got any information on what permits etc are needed to fish the Colorado River. Lee's Ferry, Vaseys Paradise etc???

 

Any do's and don'ts???

[123456]

Anybody got any information on what permits etc are needed to fish the Colorado River. Lee's Ferry, Vaseys Paradise etc???

 

Any do's and don'ts???

 

I do not know anything about Vaseys, but I know Lee's ferry very well. You will only need an Arizona license and a trout stamp. When you show up at lees ferry, there will be a pay station for your vehicle and boat access. I would say about 50% of the time it is broken and then you have no way to pay unless the forest ranger station is open a little closer to the river. We made 2 trips this year, one we had to pay and one we didn't. Costs about 30-45$ depending on how long you will be there. Use Panther Martin's black and gold 3/8 ounce. Sounds heavy, but it helps get a little deeper and catch more fish. Make sure you smash your barbs on your lure and do not keep any fish over 14". Good luck, hope this helps.

[Red Rabbit]

Here is a great source for Lee's Ferry info

http://www.leesferry.com/

 

Flow is a constant 25k cfs now. I might wait until it comes down, along with the temperature.

[Coach]

I used to fish Lee's Ferry a lot. I had the best luck with 3" rebels that look like baby brown trout. Sometimes, you need a weight 2-3 feet up above a swivel to get 'em down to 6-8' feet. If you went more than 3 casts without a fish, your depth was wrong. Good luck and tell us what works.

[Non-Typical Solutions]

I have been thinking about making that trip for Christmas, one friend of mine said they used to fish that Vasey's Paradise all the time but I don't know if I can make the hike.

 

I have also been told that I could hike in at Jackass Canyon. I remember 20 years ago hearing about Jackass Canyon but never was able to make that trip but I am thinking that one might be one I could handle.

 

Thanks for the info and the weblink.