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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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 Key West Boats

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...

Shoshone Cove Lake Mohave

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

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 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 Lake Havasu

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

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

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 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....

Lake Havasu Topok Gorge

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...

Bass Fishing at Lake Mohave Arizona

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,...