Colorado River Blog
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.
Colorado River Dotsero to Grand Junction Colorado | Complete River Guide
Follow Pat down the Colorado River from Dotsero through spectacular Glenwood Canyon, Glenwood Springs and western Colorado to Grand Junction. Explore whitewater rafting, trout fishing, tributaries, public river access, camping, wildlife, Interstate 70 and the historic Grand Valley where the Gunnison River joins the Colorado.
Colorado River Kremmling to Dotsero Colorado | Rafting, Fishing & Camping Guide
Follow Pat down the Colorado River from Kremmling to Dotsero through Gore Canyon, Pumphouse Recreation Area, Radium and State Bridge. Discover whitewater rafting, trout fishing, river access, camping, bighorn sheep habitat and the quieter Colorado River Road before the river reaches Interstate 70 and Glenwood Canyon.
Colorado River Granby to Kremmling Colorado | Highway 40 Fishing Guide
Follow Pat along Highway 40 and the railroad from Granby to Kremmling in search of public fishing access on the Colorado River. Explore Windy Gap, Hot Sulphur Springs, Byers Canyon, Parshall and the Blue River while discovering Gold Medal trout water, fly and spinning tackle, wildlife, camping and the mountain history of Middle Park.
Colorado Moose: Grand Lake to Granby on the Colorado River
Join Pat and Paulette in search of Colorado moose along the Colorado River between Grand Lake and Granby. Explore prime moose habitat around the Kawuneeche Valley, Shadow Mountain Lake and Lake Granby while discovering Colorado’s growing moose population, reproduction, wildlife photography, public access, camping and the remarkable upper Colorado River landscape.
Colorado River Headwaters to Grand Lake Colorado | Fishing & Travel Guide
Journey with Pat into Rocky Mountain National Park where the Colorado River begins as snowmelt and tumbles through the wildlife-rich Kawuneeche Valley toward Grand Lake. Discover trout fishing, fly and spinning tackle, public access, camping, wildlife, boating, ancient history and the mountain geography surrounding the birthplace of the Colorado River.
Colorado River: From the Rocky Mountain Headwaters to the Gulf of California
Follow the Colorado River on an unforgettable 1,450-mile journey from its snowy Rocky Mountain headwaters through canyon country, Grand Canyon, Lake Powell, Lake Mead, Lake Mohave and Lake Havasu to its historic delta at the Gulf of California. Along the way, discover its fishing, wildlife, ancient history, tributaries, reservoirs, recreation and enduring importance to the American Southwest.
Colorado River Headwaters Trip September 2025: Part 3 Long Draw Road to the Headwaters
Colorado River Headwaters Trip September 2025: Part 3 Long Draw Road to the Headwaters
Colorado River Headwaters Trip September 2025: Part 2 Adams Falls Rocky Mountain National Park Trail Ridge Road
Colorado River Headwaters Trip September 2025: Part 2 Adams Falls Rocky Mountain National Park Trail Ridge Road
Colorado River Headwaters Trip September 2025: Santa Fe to Grand Lake
Colorado River Headwaters Trip September 2025: Santa Fe to Grand Lake
Fly Fishing the Colorado River: A Rural Southwest Adventure
There’s something timeless about standing knee-deep in the flowing waters of the Colorado River, the sun dipping behind rugged cliffs, casting long shadows on the water’s surface. The silence is only broken by the sound of the river and the gentle swish of a fly line...
The Original Coloradans
The Colorado River as a Lifeline for Native American Culture For centuries, the Colorado River has carved its path through the rugged landscapes of the American Southwest, sustaining life and shaping civilizations along its banks. Among these ancient peoples were the...
Colorado River Heritage Trail at Lake Mohave
The Colorado River Heritage Trail at Lake Mohave: Tracing Nature's Beauty and Cultural Legacy Spanning across the stunning landscapes of Lake Mohave, the Colorado River Heritage Trail offers a mesmerizing journey through nature's marvels and a rich tapestry of...





















