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Fishing Colorado River (Yuma Division): what the data says
Laguna Dam through Yuma to Morelos Dam. flathead and channel catfish, bass and tilapia in a heavily diverted border reach. The river tops out around 15 ft. The contours are modeled from the water's real shoreline and maximum depth. Treat them as a rough guide, and never use them for navigation. Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.
Largemouth Bass fishing at Colorado River (Yuma Division)
In spring, largemouth bass run shallow here, mostly 2 to 10 ft. They move out to 5 to 15 ft in summer and finish the year down in 5 to 15 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Outside-bend hole (mile 4.9): a creek channel around 11 ft that scores prime in fall. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. Tie on a texas-rigged 10" worm or a deep-diving crankbait and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 10 ft | dawn & dusk | Spinnerbait, Chatterbait |
| Summer | 5 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Texas-rigged 10" worm, Deep-diving crankbait |
| Fall | 4 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | Squarebill crankbait (shad), Spinnerbait |
| Winter | 5 to 15 ft | midday | Blade bait, Jigging spoon |
Channel Catfish fishing at Colorado River (Yuma Division)
Spring channel catfish on Colorado River (Yuma Division) hold shallow, usually 3 to 12 ft. They move out to 5 to 15 ft in summer and finish the year down in 5 to 15 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Outside-bend hole (mile 4.9): a creek channel around 11 ft that scores prime in summer. In summer the feeding windows fall in after dark and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 12 ft | dusk | |
| Summer | 5 to 15 ft | night & dusk | |
| Fall | 5 to 15 ft | dusk | |
| Winter | 5 to 15 ft | midday |
Flathead Catfish fishing at Colorado River (Yuma Division)
Spring flathead catfish on Colorado River (Yuma Division) hold shallow, usually 4 to 15 ft. Summer fish stay in 4 to 15 ft, and winter fish hold in 5 to 15 ft. Tailout eddy (mile 21.3) is the standout, a eddy pocket at roughly 8 ft, rated prime for spring flathead catfish. In summer the feeding windows fall in after dark and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 4 to 15 ft | night & dusk | |
| Summer | 4 to 15 ft | night & dusk | |
| Fall | 4 to 15 ft | night & dusk | |
| Winter | 5 to 15 ft | midday |
Common Carp fishing at Colorado River (Yuma Division)
Start shallow in spring: common carp sit in 2 to 10 ft that time of year. By summer they slide out to 3 to 15 ft, and by winter most fish are in 5 to 15 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Tailout eddy (mile 21.3): a eddy pocket around 8 ft that scores prime in winter. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 10 ft | midday & dawn | |
| Summer | 3 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | |
| Fall | 4 to 15 ft | midday | |
| Winter | 5 to 15 ft | midday |
Notable structure
- Hanlon Heading tailrace: dam tailrace, around 13 ft
- Reservation Levee tailrace: dam tailrace, around 13 ft
- Morelos Dam tailrace: dam tailrace, around 13 ft
- Laguna Diversion Dam tailrace: dam tailrace, around 13 ft
- Dam tailrace: dam tailrace, around 13 ft
- Outside-bend hole (mile 4.9): creek channel, around 11 ft
- Outside-bend hole (mile 10.5): creek channel, around 11 ft
- Outside-bend hole (mile 12.7): creek channel, around 11 ft
- Tailout eddy (mile 21.3): eddy pocket, around 8 ft
- Tailout eddy (mile 2.8): eddy pocket, around 8 ft
- Tailout eddy (mile 22.2): eddy pocket, around 8 ft
- Tailout eddy (mile 0.3): eddy pocket, around 8 ft
- Tailout eddy (mile 0.9): eddy pocket, around 8 ft
- Current seam (mile 8.7): current seam, around 8 ft
Common questions
How deep is Colorado River (Yuma Division)?
Colorado River (Yuma Division) is about 15 ft (5 m) deep at its deepest point. The contours here are modeled from the water's real shape and maximum depth, so treat them as a rough guide.
What fish are in Colorado River (Yuma Division)?
Anglers target largemouth bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, common carp on Colorado River (Yuma Division).
Where is the best fishing spot on Colorado River (Yuma Division)?
Outside-bend hole (mile 4.9) is the top-rated area: a creek channel in about 11 ft of water that rates prime for channel catfish in summer. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Colorado River (Yuma Division)?
For largemouth bass, the summer bite is best in early morning and the evening. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
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