When you think of fall fishing, it is likely that one of Arizona’s premier fisheries does not come to mind. After all, it is not historically the best time of the year for fishing Lee’s Ferry. The trout are active in the high country of the Mogollon Rim country and White Mountains, and the bass are aggressive in shallow water down on the desert floor.
However, even if fishing at the Ferry is not at its prime, it can still be very good. Also, this is the time of year when you are likely to enjoy chamber of commerce weather. Both of those were evident for Rusty Topping, Scott Holbrook, Keith Pennington and I this weekend.
Friday afternoon we got into some fish at the walk-in fishing tight to the bank. Saturday was a dynamite day upstream at 4 Mile and near the dam. Sunday at 4 Mile was one of the best days of fishing I have had this year.
After a great day on the water, it is tough to beat the good meals and lodging at Cliff Dwellers.
What a blast!
Zebra midges, sizes 16 and 18 in copper/black, black/black, small San Juan worms, and sparkle worms were the consistent producers.