Big Lake
Launch & Waterway Information
Public boat launch and water access at T.K. Jones Campground and Boat Launch serving Colorado River in Yuma, Arizona. Managed by Arizona Game & Fish / State Parks, this site provides convenient launch facilities for recreational boating, fishing, kayaking, and watersports. Check local water levels and seasonal safety guidelines prior to departure.
Fish Species & Seasons on Colorado River
Popular sportfish species, prime bite seasons, effective tactics, and state regulations for Arizona.
Rainbow & Brown TroutTroll flashers and spoons in deep cool thermoclines or cast spinners and inline flies near inflow streams.
Smallmouth BassFocus on rocky points, gravel humps, and current breaks with crankbaits, tube jigs, and drop-shot rigs.
WalleyeFish low-light periods and night hours along weedlines and rocky reefs using nightcrawler harnesses and jig-and-minnow combos.
Northern PikeWork shallow vegetated bays with large spinnerbaits, spoons (Daredevle), and jerkbaits with steel leaders.
Dawn (5:30 AM – 9:00 AM) and Dusk (6:00 PM – Sunset). Peak feeding occurs during low-light conditions and moving tidal or river currents.
Spring spawn and fall transitions are prime for Rainbow & Brown Trout and Smallmouth Bass. Summer night fishing is popular for catfish and walleye.A valid Arizona Resident or Non-Resident Fishing License is required for all anglers age 16+. Follow state size limits, creel limits, and aquatic nuisance species (ANS) boat drainage regulations.
Arizona Game & Fish Licensing PortalLaunch Ramp GPS Location
32.90292° N, -114.47714° WFacility Specifications
- Primary Waterway
- Colorado River →
- Managing Agency
- Arizona Game & Fish / State Parks
- Access Type
- Public Boat Ramp & Launch Site
- Verification Status
- Verified Public Directory Record
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