LEES FERRY AREA SPECIAL FISHING REGULATIONS
Arizona Sport Fishing Season is open year round.
From the beginning of the Paria Riffle to 21-mile Rapid, including all tributaries within Grand Canyon National Park
• Arizona fishing license (Class A) and a trout stamp is required. All other license categories (Class B thru U) cover all fish species including trout.
o Youth under the age of 14 may fish without a license and are entitled to one-half the legal bag and possession limit.
• The limit is 6 trout per day and 8 in possession.
• Trout taken from this portion of the Colorado River shall be killed and retained as part of the bag limit or immediately released.
• Bait fishing in this section is allowed.
From the Glen Canyon Dam to the beginning of the Paria Riffle(Lees Ferry)
• Arizona fishing license (Class A) and a trout stamp is required. All other license categories (Class B thru U) cover all fish species including trout.
o Youth under the age of 14 may fish without a license and are entitled to one-half the legal bag and possession limit.
• Trout over 12 inches may not be possessed.
• The limit is 4 trout per day and 8 trout in possession.
• Artificial fly and lure only (visual attractants). Any use of baits, scents, or scent impregnated worms, living or dead organisms, artificial salmon eggs, artificial corn, artificial marshmallows are prohibited.
• Barbless hooks only. Hooks may be clipped off or bent over.
• Trout taken from this portion of the Colorado River shall be killed and retained as part of the bag limit or immediately released.
• The area immediately below Glen Canyon Dam, posted with buoys, is closed to entry. It is the angler’s responsibility to know what regulations apply to the body of water they are fishing.
If you have any questions you may contact: Arizona Game and Fish: (602) 789-3000
NPS, Lees Ferry Ranger Station (928) 355-2234
