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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Lake Mohave Fishing Report January 22, 2016
The lake level today is currently 641.4 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...
Lake Mohave Fishing Report for December 31, 2015
The lake level today is currently 638.4 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. There are reports of a few smallmouth bass being...
Yamaha Introduces Three New Propellers
Kennesaw, Ga., July 2, 2012 — Yamaha Marine Group announced today it will increase its propeller offerings as part of its ongoing effort to provide endless propeller solutions. Added to Yamaha’s propeller line up are three new products that are now available through Yamaha marine dealers nationwide.
Buying a Used Bass Fishing Boat
The current economic environment has created an excellent boat buyer’s market, and pre-owned could be a great way to go.
Arizona Game and Fish Department proposes changes to fishing regulations
Are catfish limits too liberal at Arizona Lakes? Would you like to see more opportunity to catch Arizona’s native trout species?
Senator McCain shows support of Willow Beach agreement with visit to Bullhead City
BULLHEAD CITY — Amid announcing his run for re-election, spending Christmas in Afghanistan, and between attending hearings on Capitol Hill dealing with the safety of the nation, Arizona Senator John McCain made time to visit Bullhead City to discuss a topic important to the health of Arizona’s economy.
Oxygenation of Livewells to Improve Survival of Tournament-Caught Bass – Lake Mohave
Bass fishing heats up in summer, but extra effort is required by tournament anglers to maintain the health of their catch this time of year. Dissolved oxygen is the single most important factor for keeping bass alive, and an understanding of factors that affect oxygen levels will better enable anglers to keep their fish alive.
– Lake Mohave
Keeping Bass Alive in Hot Weather – Lake Mohave
Tournament anglers encouraged to consider oxygen injection in livewells
ATHENS—The hotter the weather, the more difficult it is to keep bass in livewells healthy, especially during tournaments, when heavy limits of fish may be held for several hours until weigh-in.
– Lake Mohave
Texas Launches Mandatory Boater Education, Additional Safety Measures – Lake Mohave
AUSTIN – A new state law from the recent legislative session will require mandatory boater education for more people in Texas starting Sep. 1, a move supporters say will save lives and make crowded waters safer.
– Lake Mohave
BLM seeks public comment on Draft Resource Management Plan
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public comment on a Draft Resource Management Plan (RMP) and Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for nearly 1.4 million acres of public lands located southwest of Phoenix in parts of Maricopa, Pinal, Pima, Gila and Yuma Counties, Arizona. The BLM Lower Sonoran Field Office (LSFO) manages these lands, including the Sonoran Desert National Monument. Comments must be submitted by Nov. 25, 2011.
Get your 2012 Arizona wildlife calendar!
Don’t miss the November–December 2011 issue of the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s award-winning magazine, Arizona Wildlife Views.