Colorado River Yuma to Gulf of California: Where Has Our Precious River Gone?

After following the Colorado River from its Rocky Mountain headwaters, Pat reaches Yuma and the river’s final journey into Mexico. Discover how irrigation, dams, cities and international water use transformed the Colorado River Delta and why this great river now rarely reaches the Gulf of California.

Colorado River Parker Strip to Yuma | Martinez Lake Bass Fishing Guide

Journey down the Colorado River from Parker to Yuma with Pat while exploring Martinez Lake and the lower Colorado backwaters. Discover seasonal largemouth bass patterns, river fishing tactics, rods, reels, lures, wildlife, ancient history, marinas, camping, public access and essential desert boating safety.

Colorado River Parker Strip Arizona California | Bass Fishing & Boating Guide

Join Pat and Paulette on the Colorado River Parker Strip between Parker Dam and Headgate Rock Dam. Discover seasonal smallmouth and largemouth bass fishing, river tactics, tackle, marinas, camping, wildlife and essential boating safety, plus the personal story of how a month in Parker eventually led them to their winter home at Lake Mohave.

Colorado River Lake Havasu Arizona California | Bass & Striper Fishing Guide

There are places along the Colorado River where I feel like a visitor. Lake Havasu isn't one of them. By the time Paulette and I reach Havasu from our winter home near Lake Mohave, we've already crossed a lot of familiar desert. Katherine Landing and the Black...

Colorado River Topock Gorge Arizona California | Bass Fishing & Boating Guide

Travel with Pat and Paulette down the Colorado River through spectacular Topock Gorge between Needles, California and Lake Havasu. Discover seasonal largemouth and smallmouth bass tactics, river fishing strategies, wildlife, boating access, marinas, camping and essential safety precautions for this beautiful but demanding lower Colorado River corridor.

Colorado River Lake Mohave Arizona Nevada | Bass & Striper Fishing Guide

Join Pat and Paulette on their winter home water, Lake Mohave, along the Colorado River between Hoover and Davis dams. Discover seasonal smallmouth, largemouth and striped bass patterns, detailed tackle recommendations, sight fishing, current water levels, public access, camping, wildlife, record fish and the magnificent desert landscape around Katherine Landing, Willow Beach and Cottonwood Cove.

Colorado River Lake Mead Arizona-Nevada | Bass & Striper Fishing Guide

Follow Pat and Paulette into their familiar winter Colorado River country at Lake Mead. Discover sight-fishing for spawning smallmouth bass, seasonal largemouth and striped bass patterns, current water levels and boat ramps, tackle, wildlife, camping, history and the magnificent desert landscape of Arizona and Nevada.

Colorado River Page Arizona to Grand Canyon West | Lees Ferry & Grand Canyon Guide

Follow Pat down the Colorado River from Page and Glen Canyon Dam through the legendary Lees Ferry trout fishery, Marble Canyon and Grand Canyon to Hualapai country and Grand Canyon West. Explore fishing, whitewater rafting, Native history, tributaries, wildlife, camping, boating and the magnificent geography of the Colorado River.

Colorado River Moab Utah to Page Arizona | Canyonlands & Lake Powell Guide

Follow Pat down the Colorado River from Moab through Canyonlands and Cataract Canyon to Lake Powell and Page, Arizona. Explore the Green and San Juan rivers, Hite, Halls Crossing, Wahweap, rafting, camping, wildlife and seasonal Lake Powell fishing for largemouth, smallmouth, striped bass and walleye.

Colorado River Grand Junction to Moab: An Old Cowboy Photographer’s Candy Store

Follow Pat down the Colorado River from Grand Junction to Moab and into the red-rock landscapes that helped create Hollywood’s American West. Travel Highway 128 through Dewey Bridge, Professor Valley, Fisher Towers and Red Cliffs Lodge while exploring Western movie history, rafting, fishing, wildlife and some of the finest riverside camping in Utah.

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Colorado River Aquarius Resort Laughlin NV

Colorado River Aquarius Resort Laughlin NV

The Aquarius features a 57,000 square foot casino, 1,900+ rooms, with 95 one- and two-bedroom suites. Amenities include a resort pool, fitness center, gift and sundries shop, fine dining, casual restaurants and fast food outlets. The Cove is the only non-smoking...

Lake Las Vegas

Lake Las Vegas 11-06-2020

Lake Las Vegas in Henderson, Nevada, refers to a 320-acre (130 ha) artificial lake and the 3,592-acre developed area around the lake. The area is sometimes referred to as the Lake Las Vegas Resort. It is being developed by 5 companies including Lake at Las Vegas Joint...

Colorado River Bullhead City Community Park

Colorado River Bullhead City Community Park

The park facilities include a large Ramada to host special events, two softball fields with bleachers, large beach area with several ramadas, boat launching ramp, picnic areas, playground, fish cleaning station, dog park, Historical Headframe from the Moss Mine,...

Lake Mohave Sand Hills Beach

Lake Mohave Sand Hills Beach

This Lake Mohave cove, located on the south end Arizona side has many long sandy beaches near the burned out wreckage of a large house boat. There are hundreds of beaches that can only be accessed by boat. In the summer, boaters seek out their own private beach site...

Yamaha Rhino 4 Wheeling Side-by-Side

Yamaha Rhino 4 Wheeling Side-by-Side

Need a Spring Break from Shredding the Gnar? Mohave County AZ is great winter 4 wheeling with hundreds of miles of old wagon trails and mines to explore. Tired of 4 wheeling Lake Mohave, Lake Havasu, Lake Mead and the Colorado River are nearby for boating and fishing...

Mohave Lakeview Ranchos

Mohave Lakeview Ranchos Bullhead City Arizona

Subdivision of 60 one acre tracks overlooking Lake Mohave Arizona. Lake Mohave on the Arizona/Nevada is amazing with 240 miles of shoreline, spreading 67 miles from end to end, with Cottonwood Cove Resort & Marina located right in the center. It begins at Davis...

Smallmouth Bass Fry on Lake Mohave

Smallmouth Bass Fry on Lake Mohave

Newly hatched Lake Mohave Smallmouth Bass Fry on the surface six feet above their nest with a male Smallie still keeping guard. The male kept out of frame in the vid since the boat had to be directly over the fry for a close-up without zoom lens. Adult largemouth bass...

Mohave Lake View Ranchos Arizona

Mohave Lake View Ranchos Arizona

An old railroad sixty acre subdivided tract with 30 homes overlooking Lake Mohave. Lake Mohave on the Arizona/Nevada is amazing with 240 miles of shoreline, spreading 67 miles from end to end, with Cottonwood Cove Resort & Marina located right in the center. It...