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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