The Best Fly Fishing Guides for Colorado River in Northern Arizona
Lee's Ferry Anglers
If you’re looking to spend your time fishing and learning, Lee's Ferry Anglers is a great option. They provide year-round fishing and have a good knowledge of the Colorado River. They also provide casting lessons for individuals or groups of up to 6 people at a time. The fly fishing trips are 6 hours long and all equipment is provided including a lunch, drinks, and transportation.
In addition to providing these services, Lee’s Ferry Anglers has an extensive list of other activities that can be added on such as whitewater kayaking trips down the Grand Canyon or whitewater rafting in Cataract Canyon!
Lee's Ferry on the Fly
If you’re looking for a guide company that can take you on guided trips to the Colorado River, then Lee’s Ferry on the Fly is your go-to. The business was founded in 2014 by local fly fishing enthusiast Lesley Brannan, who has been guiding since 1998. He is a professional member of the International Federation of Fly Fishers (IFFF) and an accomplished author who has written about his many adventures at Lee’s Ferry in books such as “Flashback to Lee's Ferry: A History of Fishing from 1869 through 1995” and “River Rats: The Guide's Tales from America's Wildest Waters."
If you prefer videos over books, there are plenty available on YouTube featuring Lee’s Ferry on the Fly guides demonstrating their skills with clients. In one video filmed by angler James Houghton, Lesley takes him out for an enjoyable day of fly fishing with several different techniques used under varying conditions throughout the afternoon.#ENDWRITE
Kelly Outfitters at Lees Ferry
As the gateway to the Colorado River, Lees Ferry is the perfect location for a fly-fishing guide. Located just outside of Page, Arizona, Kelly Outfitters has been offering world-class guided fishing trips on this stretch of water since 1971. Their guides are experts at finding fish in both summer and winter months and can handle any type of weather conditions you might face.
They offer everything from half-day trips to multi-day packages that include meals and lodging at their lodge (which also serves as your base camp) or nearby facilities such as cabins or campgrounds.
Marble Canyon Outfitters
Marble Canyon Outfitters offers guided fly fishing trips on the Colorado River in northern Arizona, just outside of Page. The best time to come is in spring, summer and fall. You don't need to be an expert fly fisherman to enjoy a day on the river; Marble Canyon Outfitters also offers instruction and casting lessons for those who want more experience. Book your trip in advance—they're usually very busy!
These are some of the best Arizona fly fishing guides.
These are some of the best Arizona fly fishing guides. The first on our list is Lee's Ferry Anglers, which is rated as one of the top two (out of six) guide services in the area. They were also awarded with a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence in 2018 and 2019.
The second-ranked guide service is Lee's Ferry on the Fly, which offers private or group trips for all levels of anglers—beginners through advanced—at a reasonable price.
The third best guide service (for 2019) is Kelly Outfitters at Lees Ferry, which has earned a Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor since 2013 and was named one of three finalists in Arizona’s Best Guide Service category by AZCentral Magazine in 2017.
