Colorado River Guide Blog
Wuhan Pandemic 2020 Social Distancing
When you don't live in multi-story piles, ride overcrowded public transportaion or airlines this is how to social distance. The entire U.S. population should not have to pay the price for those that make bad choices on where and how to live....
Lake Mohave Carp Overpopulation Harmful to Spawning Bass
Carp eat bass eggs, fry and young of the year bass, bass eat carp fry and young of the carp but they are not egg eaters….advantage carp. The main reason carp are bad for bass is they disturb spawning areas. When a school of carp come thru a spawning area it disturbs...
Lake Mohave Key West Boats
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. Relax at the Resort – it’s just 14 miles east of historic Searchlight, only 45 minutes...
Lake Mohave Smallmouth Bass Fishing 03-31-2020
Gin clear water, Wild Burros and sight fishing for Smallmouth Bass is classic Lake Mohave fishing! 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...
Shoshone Cove Lake Mohave
Shoshone Cove is just north of the Princess Cove launch ramp at Lake Mohave Lake Mead National Recreation Area. Fishing is good for smallmouth bass and striped bass. The wash shoreline is a popular camping and fishing spot. Lake Mohave on the Arizona/Nevada is amazing...
Super Bowl Sunday 2020
Now this is how to spend your Super Bowl Sunday….. Bass fishing Lake Mohave! Two state records have come from Lake Mohave; a 63 pound striped bass was caught in 2001 and a 16 lb 4 oz rainbow trout was caught in 1971. Although not state records, Lake Mohave has also...
Cottonwood Cove Marina Jumpin’ Jack Splash
Cottonwood Cove is more than a resort for campers and boaters. Cottonwood Cove is an escape from the neon jungle where people can spend time alongside a picturesque body of water relaxing and hiking. Cottonwood Cove is a Lake Mead National Recreation Area attraction...
Bill Williams River
At the very southern end of Lake Havasu the Bill Williams River ends. It is a 46.3-mile-long river in west-central Arizona where it, along with its tributary, the Santa Maria River, form the boundary between Mohave County to the north and La Paz County to the south....
Wild Burros Lake Mohave Arizona
Burros — Originally from Africa (where they were called the wild ass) these pack animals were prized for their hardiness in arid country. They are sure-footed, can locate food in barren terrain and can carry heavy burdens for days through hot, dry environments. There...
Lake Havasu Bill Williams River
Bill Williams River is a 46.3-mile-long river in west-central Arizona where it, along with its tributary, the Santa Maria River, form the boundary between Mohave County to the north and La Paz County to the south. Unlike most rivers in Arizona, the Bill Williams runs...
Lake Havasu Sand Lighthouse
Lake Havasu City is home to more lighthouses than any other city in the U.S. These 1/3 scale replicas are actual functioning navigational aids built to the specifications of famous United States lighthouses. Two of the 25 lighthouses reside on the Nautical grounds....
Colorado River Jack Smith Park Needles California
Boat launch ramp and overnight parking. Not a campground. Quiet park at the end of River Road right on the Colorado River (2 miles off I-40). Good Smallmouth bass fishing south of the park along the Colorado all the way to Lake Havasu. Short boat ride south to Topok...
Colorado River Jack Smith Park Needles California
Boat launch ramp and overnight parking. Not a campground. Quiet park at the end of River Road right on the Colorado River (2 miles off I-40). Good Smallmouth bass fishing south of the park along the Colorado all the way to Lake Havasu. Short boat ride south to Topok...
Lake Havasu Topok Gorge
The Colorado River is one of the principal rivers in the Southwestern United States and northern Mexico. The 1,450-mile-long river drains an expansive, arid watershed that encompasses parts of seven U.S. states and two Mexican states. Topock Gorge is a mountainous...
Colorado River London Bridge Lake Havasu City Arizona
The 1831 London Bridge was the last project of engineer John Rennie and was completed by his son, John Rennie the Younger. By 1962, the bridge was not sound enough to support the increased load of modern traffic, and it was sold by the City of London. The purchaser,...
Bass Fishing Lake Mohave Arizona November 2019
Two state records have come from Lake Mohave; a 63 pound striped bass was caught in 2001 and a 16 lb 4 oz rainbow trout was caught in 1971. Although not state records, Lake Mohave has also produced a 30-pound 8-ounce carp, an 11-pound largemouth bass, a 26-pound...
Bass Fishing at Lake Mohave Arizona
A top Smallmouth Bass fishing lake Lake Mohave has the some of the best Smallmouth Bass fishing in Arizona. Within its rock layers are pockets with areas perfect for catching the bass near the shores. Starting as precipitation high atop the central Rocky Mountains,...
Princess Cove Boat Ramp and Picnic Area Lake Mohave Arizona
Princess Cove Boat Ramp is a boat launch on Lake Mohave in Lake Mead National Recreation Area, AZ. The 67 mile long reservoir covers approximately 30,000 surface acres to a maximum depth of 120 feet. There are three marinas with launch ramps, two in Arizona (Willow...
Lake Mohave Arizona Off Roading the High Mine Trail
A 7 mile mountainside trail to a mountaintop mine overlooking Lake Mohave, Bullhead City, Arizona and Laughlin, Nevada. The morning is still, and clear. It’s just you and the great wide open. This is the joy of riding. Whether your ride of choice is an ATV covered in...
Lake Mohave Underwater Bass Video 4-19-2019
Three Smallmouth bass and one Largemouth bass prowling this small one acre cove on Lake Mohave. These bass all appear to average 2 to 3 pounds. https://youtu.be/NT-hg4I-JsI
Smallmouth Bass Guarding Nest – April 19, 2019
You'll need to watch full screen. The bass is very wary with a 20 foot boat hovering over the nest. The nest was in about 8 feet of water. As you can see the Smallmouth Bass prefer a pebble covered bottom for nesting. Typically they'll build nests in 6 to 10 feet of...




















