Colorado River Guide Blog
AZGF Commission approves proposed boating and watersport rules, fees
PHOENIX — The Arizona Game and Fish Commission recently approved several boating and watercraft regulation changes aimed at increasing customer service and public safety on Arizona’s waterways. The commission approved the changes at its April 7 meeting,...
Complete a boating safety course, be entered into a drawing for a free watercraft rental
PHOENIX — Educated boaters are more likely to be safe boaters, that’s why the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) is encouraging all watergoers to take a boating safety course during the national Spring Aboard campaign March 19 to 25. Those who either...
Complete a boating safety course, be entered into a drawing for a free watercraft rental
PHOENIX — Educated boaters are more likely to be safe boaters, that’s why the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) is encouraging all watergoers to take a boating safety course during the national Spring Aboard campaign March 19 to 25. Those who either complete...
Lake Mohave Fishing Report January 2017
The lake level is currently 639 feet above msl. At this elevation reefs and sandbars are exposed so be very careful of rocks just under the surface. One angler reported that he had a blast with largemouth bass in the shallows and smallies attacking plastics along the...
Lake Mohave Fishing Report December 2016
The lake level is currently 636.8 feet above msl. This elevation reefs and sandbars are exposed so be very careful of rocks just under the surface. The fishing dock at Katherine's Landing produced some nice fish. The catfish bite is picking up as Scott’s 9.12 pound...
Electrofishing Reveals Tiger Trout Fishing Tips
Caught a tiger trout, yet? Try fishing the shorelines at Woods Canyon Lake. Many of our fish biologists were on the water at Woods Canyon, located on the Mogollon Rim, electrofishing at from 7 p.m. to 4 a.m. — Wednesday through today — and caught more than 100 tiger...
Preparing your watercraft as boating season ends
As the Northern Arizona boating season comes to an end and many people prepare to stow their watercraft until next spring, now is the time to inspect all life jackets and safety equipment. “Before putting your boat or watercraft away for the next several months, you...
Ranger Pro Steve Pennaz Inducted into Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame
FLIPPIN, ARK. (October 6, 2016) The Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame recently selected longtime Ranger Pro and brand ambassador Steve Pennaz for enshrinement into the hall. Pennaz was selected for his remarkable 30-year career in the sportfishing industry where he...
Lake Havasu Fishing Report July 15, 2016
Lake level 448.67 feet, 82 degrees. This striper bite good in the a.m. hours from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. from the mouth of the river south to Calif Bay. Boils have been occurring sporadically during this time. Troll Rat L Traps or Pointer 128 minnow plugs in areas where the...
Lake Mohave Fishing Report July 15, 2016
The lake level is currently 644 feet above msl. The fishing dock at Katherine's Landing produced some nice fish. The bluegill and largemouth bass/smallmouth bass bite has stepped up with the warm temperatures. There are reports of a few smallmouth bass being taken...
Lake Havasu Fishing Report July 15, 2016
Lake level 448.67 feet, 82 degrees. This striper bite good in the a.m. hours from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. from the mouth of the river south to Calif Bay. Boils have been occurring sporadically during this time. Troll Rat L Traps or Pointer 128 minnow plugs in areas where the...
Fishing Hook Angel
How hard could it be to think of a system to describe fishing hook sizes in a logical manner? Perhaps a basic numerical measure, with 1 being the smallest size, up to 20 which would be the largest? Or maybe a sizing system, with XXXS to XXXL? (Although there are...
NIH study finds two pesticides associated with Parkinson’s disease
New research shows a link between use of two pesticides, rotenone and paraquat, and Parkinson's disease. People who used either pesticide developed Parkinson’s disease approximately 2.5 times more often than non-users. Rotenone, regularly used by the Corp of...
NIH study finds two pesticides associated with Parkinson’s disease
New research shows a link between use of two pesticides, rotenone and paraquat, and Parkinson's disease. People who used either pesticide developed Parkinson’s disease approximately 2.5 times more often than non-users. Rotenone, regularly used by the Corp of...
Public comment sought on proposed boating restrictions at Havasu National Wildlife Refuge
Department has concerns over short public comment period, supports a 60-day extension The Arizona Game and Fish Department encourages constituents to participate in the public comment process regarding the draft recreational boating Compatibility Determination for the...
Lake Havasu Fishing Report April 22, 2016
Lake Level 448.59 The striper bite is good using cut anchovies -- still fishing from the Crazyhorse campground north to the Entrance to the River/Sandbar. Be sure to throw out extra chum to attract these schools of pre-spawn stripers. Trolling Pointer 100s or 128s...
Lake Mohave Fishing Report April 22, 2016
The lake level is currently 643.7 feet above msl. The fishing dock at Katherine's Landing produced some nice fish. The bluegill and largemouth bass/smallmouth bass bite has dropped off with the cold weather and water temperatures. There are reports of a few smallmouth...
Ranger Boats Announces 2016 Operation Troup Salute Sales Incentives
FLIPPIN, ARK. (April 1, 2016) In recognition and appreciation of the thousands of service men and women across the country, Ranger Boats is offering engine horsepower rebates and other exclusive items to current and former military personnel through the 2016...
No Time Like the Present to Prepare Watercraft for Boating Season
7 tips for ensuring your watercraft is ready for another year PHOENIX — The official start of the boating season is on the horizon and many Arizonans are getting ready to pull their favorite watercraft out from storage in preparation for more fun on the water. To...
No Time Like the Present to Prepare Watercraft for Boating Season
7 tips for ensuring your watercraft is ready for another year PHOENIX — The official start of the boating season is on the horizon and many Arizonans are getting ready to pull their favorite watercraft out from storage in preparation for more fun on the water. To...
How to Fish Rat-L-Trap Lures
Lipless Rat-L-Trap crankbaits are well known and justly famous for their ability to cover a lot of water quickly and to produce fish. Rattletrap is one the best known lipless crankbaits. Loud, flashy attention getters, Rat-L-Traps can be fished in a variety of...




















