LEES FERRY AT ITS BEST

The months of January and February bring with them some of the best trout fishing the state has to offer. Trout are spawning which signals good days ahead for trout fisherman, especially at Lees Ferry. .Anglers from around the world recognize this strip of the Colorado River to be one of the finest trout fisheries in the west. Your chances of catching a trophy fish are especially good right now. The shallow gravel bars along this stretch are often packed with large, mature trout, hungry for their next meal. And if you are unfamiliar with this stretch of the Colorado River, let me recommend one of the top guides around. Dale Whitmore, owner of the Colorado River Guide Service, will definitely put you on the fish. You can check out Dale’s website at www.fish-colorado-river.com. You will find everything you need to know about the service right there. KIP POLLAY (AZOD)