Colorodo River - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Amish Ed · 10-08-2014, 10:22 AM

I fished Ferguson based on CJ's suggestion a few years ago. The road is a bit rough, but so worth it. Camped right on the water and I only saw 2 boats the 2 days I was there. Fishing was fantastic for LMB. I found all kinds of areas that a boat would never be able to get into. The only problem I had was the heat. It was 106º and was supposed to be 90º. I'd love to go back in the spring or late fall.

Siebler · 10-08-2014, 10:30 AM

The road is certainly hit or miss. When we went back in May a Smart Car could have been comfortable. Other times it reminds me why my truck is built the way it is.

Heat is the other issue but that is just part of fishing the river. When we went in may it was 112. Hottest ive had out there is 121 on a trip in September.

Iceman · 10-08-2014, 11:01 AM

I was just thinking about November and the Colorado River, thinking of a weekend at Moabi State Rec, want to fish those lakes on the AZ side

MissileTM · 10-08-2014, 11:14 AM

Just to let you know, you no longer have to have a Colorado River enhancement for your California license to fish the river. The state finally came to their senses and did away with it.

One thing you may need though if you are fishing from shore on tribal land is a permit, but only if fishing from shore on the Rez. Those can be obtained from AZ Game and Fish and some markets.

IntrntFshrman · 10-08-2014, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by MissileTM

Just to let you know, you no longer have to have a Colorado River enhancement for your California license to fish the river. The state finally came to their senses and did away with it.

One thing you may need though if you are fishing from shore on tribal land is a permit, but only if fishing from shore on the Rez. Those can be obtained from AZ Game and Fish and some markets.

You still have to have out of state for Willow Beach, though don't you? That's in Arizona/Nevada, no?

10-08-2014, 10:22 AM	#1
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,906	I fished Ferguson based on CJ's suggestion a few years ago. The road is a bit rough, but so worth it. Camped right on the water and I only saw 2 boats the 2 days I was there. Fishing was fantastic for LMB. I found all kinds of areas that a boat would never be able to get into. The only problem I had was the heat. It was 106º and was supposed to be 90º. I'd love to go back in the spring or late fall. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

10-08-2014, 10:30 AM	#2
Siebler Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Richland Oregon Posts: 1,547	The road is certainly hit or miss. When we went back in May a Smart Car could have been comfortable. Other times it reminds me why my truck is built the way it is. Heat is the other issue but that is just part of fishing the river. When we went in may it was 112. Hottest ive had out there is 121 on a trip in September. __________________ CJ Siebler

10-08-2014, 11:01 AM	#3
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	I was just thinking about November and the Colorado River, thinking of a weekend at Moabi State Rec, want to fish those lakes on the AZ side __________________

10-08-2014, 11:14 AM	#4
MissileTM Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 90	Just to let you know, you no longer have to have a Colorado River enhancement for your California license to fish the river. The state finally came to their senses and did away with it. One thing you may need though if you are fishing from shore on tribal land is a permit, but only if fishing from shore on the Rez. Those can be obtained from AZ Game and Fish and some markets.