Colorado River Guide

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

by | August 27, 2026 | Colorado River | 0 Comments

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.

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

by | August 27, 2026 | Bass Fishing, Colorado River | 0 Comments

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.

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

by | August 27, 2026 | Colorado River | 0 Comments

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.

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

by | August 27, 2026 | Colorado River | 0 Comments

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...

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

by | August 27, 2026 | Bass Fishing, Colorado River | 0 Comments

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.

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

by | August 27, 2026 | Bass Fishing, Colorado River | 0 Comments

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.

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

by | August 27, 2026 | Bass Fishing, Colorado River | 0 Comments

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.

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

by | August 26, 2026 | Colorado River, Fly Fishing | 0 Comments

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.

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

by | August 26, 2026 | Bass Fishing, Colorado River | 0 Comments

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.

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

by | August 24, 2026 | Colorado River | 0 Comments

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 Guide Blog

Mattern Guide Service on Lake Fairfield – Lake Havasu

by | Nov 11, 2004 |

Mattern Guide Service on Lake Fairfield
Hello Everybody,

Psalm 9; Verses 1-2: I will praise thee, O Lord, with my whole heart: I will show forth all thy marvelous works. I will be glad and rejoice in thee: I will sing praise to thy name. O Most High.

Well it was good to be on Lake Fairfield today. Water temps were up at 65 degrees on most of the Lake.Bass fishing was slow till about noon with an occassional Bass on wacky rigged Nichols sinkers in Green Pumpkin Pepper. Bass were caught up to about 2 lbs. on the sinker. – Lake Havasu

FREE Sponsorship Seminar Sponsored by Kistler Rods – Lake Havasu

by | Nov 11, 2004 |

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact Person Scott Rauber, President
Company Name Biz Promo, LLC
Voice Phone Number 727-733-8387
FAX Number
Email Address bizpromo@juno.com
Website URL www.fishforfree.com
www.fishforfree2.com

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Free Fishing Sponsorship Seminar for Bassmaster Classic Attendees
Dunedin, FL, Jan. 2, 2007 – Many anglers fish for fun, but a few have discovered how to get paid for it, too! Aspiring professional anglers attending the 2007 Bassmaster Classic in Birmingham, Alabama will profit from a free seminar on Secrets to Successful Sponsorship, courtesy of Kistler Rods. Scott Rauber, internationally known author and sponsorship consultant, will coach anglers on how to become effective promoters and gain sponsors to support their fishing endeavors.
– Lake Havasu

Restocking of Hybrid Striper Bass in Lake Buchanan – 2007 – Lake Havasu

by | Nov 11, 2004 |

The Lake Buchanan Conservation Corporation, in conjunction with Burnet County, Inks Lake Hatchery, Texas Parks and Wildlife, and the LCRA will stock Lake Buchanan with 150,000 Hybrid Striper Bass in 2007. Burnet County is providing $15,000 to raise the fish from fry to fingerlings, Inks Lake Hatchery will raise them and Texas Parks and Wildlife will put the fish in the lake. The Lake Buchanan Conservation Corp. will purchase the fry from Keo farms in Arkansas and deliver them to the Hatchery. On April 3, 2007 the fry were placed on order. The LCRA has donated $1000 to the Conservation Corp. to help publicize the activity.
In 2006, the Lake Buchanan Conservation Corporation put 500,000 Hybrid Striper fry in the lake in May.
The lake Buchanan Covervation Corp. is a non profit corporation dedicated to preserving and improving the Lake Buchanan area. Check their web site at: www.LakeBuchananCC.org
Submitted by George Bold – President of the LBCC. New user of this web site.

– Lake Havasu

Slickfish Lure – Lake Havasu

by | Nov 11, 2004 |

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(DALLAS, TEXAS-April 8, 2007)—Adventure Technology introduces the first and only lure with retractable hooks, which solves the problem of catching weeds and debris when casting in mossy, wooded, or heavily covered areas. The slickFISH lure–designed for serious fishermen and professional anglers–is a colorful plastic lure fitted with a trigger mechanism that pops the hooks out when a fish strikes.

– Lake Havasu

Mattern Guide Service on Lake Palestine – Lake Havasu

by | Nov 11, 2004 |

Mattern Guide Service on Lake Palestine

Hello Everybody,

Hebrews 12; Verses 12-13: Wherefore lift up the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees and make straight paths for your feet, lest that which is lame be turned out of the way, but let it rather be healed.

Well Saturday the bite was real good even though only males were caught up to about 4 lbs. Seems like it is taking unusually long this year with the earlier hard freezes and high water, to just go crazy with Bass moving in.

– Lake Havasu

Avoid Getting Stuck in the Weeds: Lure Exposes Hooks Only When a Fish Strikes – Lake Havasu

by | Nov 11, 2004 |

(DALLAS, TEXAS—April 9, 2007)—Adventure Technology introduces the first and only lure with retractable hooks, which solves the problem of catching weeds and debris when casting in mossy, wooded, or heavily covered areas. The slickFISH lure–designed for serious fishermen and professional anglers–is a colorful plastic lure fitted with a trigger mechanism that pops the hooks out when a fish strikes.
– Lake Havasu

Check This Out!!! – Lake Havasu

by | Nov 11, 2004 |

I am a new member of Texbass.com and I am looking forward to using this site regularly. I do own a small fishing business. My company, Fishing Complete INC distributes soft plastic baits of all kinds and much more. If anyone is interested, please check out our website at www.o-wackytool.com. I look forward to making some great connections through this site.

Keep your line wet and your feet dry!

springerman – Lake Havasu

Lake Fork Trophy Bass with James Caldemeyer – Lake Havasu

by | Nov 11, 2004 |

Lake Fork Trophy Bass Report
June 23, 2007
By Guide James Caldemeyer



Things are really heating up here at the lake. With the weather getting hotter, you can expect for the bass fishing at Lake Fork to be HOT as well! Although the fishing this week has been good, these big bass are on the verge of busting loose into their heavy post spawn feeding ritual. Size has been good but the numbers of fish we’re catching has varied. Some days you will only catch a 10-15 and others you can load the boat with these big mamas. Water temperatures have ranged anywhere from 80-87 degrees in the areas that I have been fishing. The water clarity is clear in most areas with some stained water in the backs of some of the creeks from recent run off. Lake levels are currently reading 402.67 with 403 being full pool. The topwater bite has been excellent on yellow magics, buzzbaits and frogs early. And when I say early I mean you better be on the water before the sun starts to come up. Sometimes the bite only last 20-30 minutes then it’s done unless there is cloud cover present. After the topwater bite ceases, I have been heading straight for deep water but you can still catch some shallow fish with wacky worms, flukes and texas rigged worms later in the morning. Best mid-depths are 6-10 foot deep around the grass and timber. Points adjacent to deep water have seemed to hold the most fish and you will also find them in the creeks where the channels bend. I personally look forward to this time of year because of the tremendous deep structure fishing that Lake Fork is known for and it is at this time that you will find the majority of the real big fish out deep on the points, roadbeds, ridges and humps. The biggest key to finding these bruisers is electronics. My Lowrance X26HD is as accurate as it gets when it comes to targeting deep structure. Knowing how to read your graph is critical and will save you a lot of valuable time on the water eliminating areas that are not productive. The deep fish that I have been fishing are in anywhere from 22-32 foot. The key has been a depth change in that range. At times the fish are on slow tapering changes in depth such as hump on the bottom or a piece of structure. At others, they are on steep drops a roadbed, point, pond dam or ridges. These are all great places to check out. Once you mark these fish on or close to the bottom in these areas you are in action. Carolina rigs have by far been the most productive presentation. My rigs consist of 7′ to 7’6″ heavy action Shimano Crucial rods and reels spooled up with 20 lb. Gamma Edge fluorocarbon. I am using a 16 lb. fluorocarbon leader that ranges from 4-5 feet in length, 1 oz. tungsten weight and 3/0 wide gap hook. Best baits have been the Grande Bass Mutant or Rattlesnake in green pumpkin, pumpkin/chartreuse or watermelon red. You’ll also want to try the NEW Baby Rattlesnake in the same colors as it has done well on days that the fish are a little more finicky. Grande Bass Lizards have also done well on a carolina rig with pumpkin seed being the color of choice. A ½ to ¾ ounce jig in black/brown and amber or pumpkinseed with matching trailers has produced on these deep spots too. If you find that the fish are somewhat suspended you’ll want to hit them with DD 22’s, big swim baits, and spoons. I hope that this report has been helpful to you in your pursuit of a Lake Fork trophy. If you would like to book a trip with me to catch some of these post spawn lunkers, feel free to email me at lakeforktrophybass@yahoo.com or just give me a call at (903)736-9888. I am currently full for the remainder of June but have some dates available in July and August.



Read 2 Timothy 2:15 Tight Lines and God Bless, James Caldemeyer


– Lake Havasu

Texas Youth Takes Top Honors in National Fish Art Contest – Lake Havasu

by | Nov 11, 2004 |

ATHENS, Texas—Clayton Bowen of Eagle Lake won the Art of Conservation
Award in Wildlife Forever’s 2007 State-Fish Art Contest, it was
announced Saturday at the Mall of America in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Bowen’s watercolor on canvas paper of a Guadalupe bass diving into the
water will be reproduced as a stamp for sale to collectors; proceeds
will be used to fund conservation education and aquatic restoration
projects across America.

– Lake Havasu

MINNESOTA FISHERMEN TAKE A CRITICAL LOOK AT PETA – Lake Havasu

by | Nov 11, 2004 |

(I-Newswire) – On a local Minnesota fishing website, many fishermen are expressing their outrage at PETA’s aggressive anti-fishing campaign. In response to recent posts on My Fishing Pals’ message forum ( www.myfishingpals.com ), anglers from across Minnesota are showing a united front against the efforts of PETA. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals and other animal rights groups are aggressively attempting to inhibit all hunting and fishing in Minnesota and other states. These groups are intently focusing their attack on sport fishing, a traditional Minnesota pastime. PETA’s message is that recreational anglers cause extreme and needless pain to fish and bait. Their agenda is to heighten the public’s awareness to the killing of any fish or animal. In addition, they desire to promote animal rights at the grassroots level, spreading awareness in communities and making sure their message is visible and heard.

– Lake Havasu

The other side of sponsorship – Lake Havasu

by | Nov 11, 2004 |

The Other Side of Sponsorship
By: Steve Masters – Bringitbaits.com

It seems that most tournament fishermen are willing to stop just short of selling their souls to be sponsored. I was recently on a website that had several tournament fishermen listed and their sponsors. Some of these guys had eight or ten sponsors and have never left the ranks of the weekend tournament circuits. Out of curiosity and maybe a bit of envy I started looking at some of the pro staff sections of their sponsor’s websites. I stopped looking after three.

– Lake Havasu

Building A Better Brush Pile – Lake Havasu

by | Nov 11, 2004 |

Building a Better Brush Pile

by Steve Masters, Bringitbaits.com ProStaff

If you really want to get serious about setting out brush piles prepare yourself for some hard work, but it can pay off big later. Bass will use brush piles throughout the year but the heat of summer and winter are the prime times to fill your live well with brush pile bass or turn that 14 pound limit into a 20 pound sack with a big brush pile kicker. I’m not advocating breaking any laws but the ol chain saw and pruning shears method is hard to beat. About the best way to legally get and sink trees is asking someone clearing a lot off for construction for the ones they cut. They had rather give them to you than have to deal with them themselves almost every time. Another way for me at Lake Mitchell was after a tornado had gone through; there were prime hardwoods of all sizes along the bank blown over. A lot of my brush piles are large trees I’ve found floating down the river. If I’m just out fishing for fun I usually have a few concrete blocks in the floor of my boat just in case. You’ll probably be surprised how much you can find to sink if you get in the habit of looking for it while on the lake.

– Lake Havasu

Tail Walker, Better Than Ever In 2008 – Lake Havasu

by | Nov 11, 2004 |

Tail Walker, Better Than Ever In 2008

Press Release September 6th 2007


Harrisonville, MO. — Tail Walker Lures LLC. After a 85% approval rating in a field test with North American Fisherman. We decide to go one step further and see what we could do to make our Top Water Lures even better. After looking over hundred of reviews, we found two key factors that 15% of the anglers in the field test wanted to see changed in Tail Walker.  
Making it easier to start the walk the dog action and being able to use a wider selection of fishing line when use the lures, were the main issues with 15% of the anglers in the field test.

– Lake Havasu

TPWD’s Top 10 Texas Conservation News Stories of 2007 – Lake Havasu

by | Nov 11, 2004 |

EDITORS NOTE: In this issue of TPWD News, we forsake our usual format
for the most part and provide a summary of the top news stories of
2007. Details about these topics can be found in the department’s
online news archive. Please note that TPWD will not be distributing
weekly news during the coming holidays. Weekly news distribution will
resume on Jan. 14, 2008. Happy Holidays!

– Lake Havasu

Youth Wildlife Leadership Camp Bass Brigade 7-11 July 2008 – Lake Havasu

by | Nov 11, 2004 |

Since mid 1990s the Texas
Brigades have conducted wildlife leadership development camps for young men and
women between 13-17 years of age. Each camp is 4.5 days and uses the biology,
habitat, food chain, quality of environment, conservation and social-economic
issues of a wildlife species as the core curriculum. The mission is to develop
Tomorrow’s Outdoor Leaders Today through training and development of
leadership, communication and presentation skills in a learning environment
promoting self-confidence. The camps are Bob White, Buckskin and Bass Brigades.
Bass Brigade is back this year after a 2 year hiatus. Applications can be
downloaded at the website at www.texasbrigades.org or you can email me for more
information at the address provided. Applications are due 1 April 2008. Bass
Brigade will be held 7-11 July 2008 at the LCRA facilities at Buchanan Dam, Marble Falls, TX.
Selection of cadets is competitive. If you have or know of a teenager with
leadership potential and interest in the outdoors, please make them aware of
this unique personal growth opportunity. The future of fishing is our
responsibility. Texas Brigades is a 501(C)3 organization. Email bassbrigade@earthlink.net for more
information.

– Lake Havasu