Just get up and go. - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

JoeBeck · 03-07-2011, 02:16 PM

Siebler,

Road out there was fun, a lot easier than I expected, pretty smooth. How you describe launching the kayaks prior to the ramp is what I had expected, they definitely have created a nice campspot with easy water access.

No striper, read they like shad so I tried cotee cracker shad, as well as some different shad crankbaits and small spoons, nothing. Also read they like cut bait but besides chicken liver and warms for catfish we were using artificial baits. Only the 2nd time I've fished the Colorado river waters so still learning. Took awhile to get the largemouth bass to start hitting too, turned out chartreuse colored baits were working the best.

We were catching plenty of cats in the lake, all small though. We mostly stayed in the lakes and inlets enjoying not having to paddle up stream as well as finding new little hideaways to fish such as the rock wall. Took awhile to start seeing the small paths cut through the tulies, if I didn't have a river map I don't think I would have found them.

Good trip, like I said definitely a fishery I am going to continue to explore. I want to get out there when the top water action goes off. It would also be a fun trip to put the Kayaks in upriver around Blythe or a little higher and have a car in Yuma. Float down river, fish all day, camping on the way, and drinking some beer

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FishinKid: Next time I'll try the flukes, I've had success on flukes fishing the SD Bay. Thanks for the advise, I've enjoyed reading your bass fishing post.

bellcon · 03-07-2011, 02:32 PM

epic as always Joe

Holy Mackerel · 03-07-2011, 02:48 PM

Great post! How far of a drive?

You two expecting? If so congrats!

MuddyMike · 03-07-2011, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Holy Mackerel

You two expecting? If so congrats!

Brave question to ask.

Holy Mackerel · 03-07-2011, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by MuddyMike

Brave question to ask.

Don't you see Joe's glow!

Tman · 03-07-2011, 08:08 PM

Joe and Shiloh, you two are gonna have a natural born fish catcher on your hands...

Iceman · 03-07-2011, 08:14 PM

Heck ya, I have been thinking about a stretch further norte!

sammysamsam · 03-07-2011, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeBeck

Siebler,

Road out there was fun, a lot easier than I expected, pretty smooth. How you describe launching the kayaks prior to the ramp is what I had expected, they definitely have created a nice campspot with easy water access.

No striper, read they like shad so I tried cotee cracker shad, as well as some different shad crankbaits and small spoons, nothing. Also read they like cut bait but besides chicken liver and warms for catfish we were using artificial baits. Only the 2nd time I've fished the Colorado river waters so still learning. Took awhile to get the largemouth bass to start hitting too, turned out chartreuse colored baits were working the best.

We were catching plenty of cats in the lake, all small though. We mostly stayed in the lakes and inlets enjoying not having to paddle up stream as well as finding new little hideaways to fish such as the rock wall. Took awhile to start seeing the small paths cut through the tulies, if I didn't have a river map I don't think I would have found them.

Good trip, like I said definitely a fishery I am going to continue to explore. I want to get out there when the top water action goes off. It would also be a fun trip to put the Kayaks in upriver around Blythe or a little higher and have a car in Yuma. Float down river, fish all day, camping on the way, and drinking some beer

.

FishinKid: Next time I'll try the flukes, I've had success on flukes fishing the SD Bay. Thanks for the advise, I've enjoyed reading your bass fishing post.

Cut anchovies on the carolina rig always works on both stripers and catfish for me. I usually fish around Blythe though.

Tman · 03-07-2011, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeBeck

Good trip, like I said definitely a fishery I am going to continue to explore. I want to get out there when the top water action goes off. It would also be a fun trip to put the Kayaks in upriver around Blythe or a little higher and have a car in Yuma. Float down river, fish all day, camping on the way, and drinking some beer

.

Count us in...Clay can be the designated navigator...

Siebler · 03-14-2011, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Tman

Count us in...Clay can be the designated navigator...

Maybe mid to late June? Shouldnt be all that hot out there around then. Maybe 90's.

Ive done trips in September that were a killer though with temps approaching 120 so 90's is nice.

Aaron&Julie · 03-14-2011, 03:33 PM

Nice photos and report. Sounds like fun.

HELLSTER INC. · 03-14-2011, 03:50 PM

Have not fished the river since i was a kid and want to go back, where is this place you went!

steveoh · 04-10-2012, 03:27 PM

I'm planning a camping/fishing trip for this summer and taking the family. Exactly where is this part of the river? Looking for a place where the kids can play in the water and hopefully get them on some fish..even if it's blue gills or catfish. Any suggestions? One requirement though is the wifey needs a hot shower...any suggestions for campsite along the river with easy access and kid friendly?

GR6RR · 04-10-2012, 03:52 PM

^ they sell hot water machine shower thingamajig a "wallyworld"

salty pirate · 04-10-2012, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by steveoh

I'm planning a camping/fishing trip for this summer and taking the family. Exactly where is this part of the river? Looking for a place where the kids can play in the water and hopefully get them on some fish..even if it's blue gills or catfish. Any suggestions? One requirement though is the wifey needs a hot shower...any suggestions for campsite along the river with easy access and kid friendly?

it looks like taylor lake in picacho state park to me. they do have shower's not sure if they are hot.

better plan on going soon I think its closing!

03-07-2011, 02:32 PM	#2
bellcon Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Pedro Posts: 999	epic as always Joe __________________

03-07-2011, 08:08 PM	#6
Tman BRTF...bought & paid... Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,247	Joe and Shiloh, you two are gonna have a natural born fish catcher on your hands... __________________ Adios Tman Gaffer for Clay the Fishcatcher

03-07-2011, 08:14 PM	#7
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	Heck ya, I have been thinking about a stretch further norte! __________________

03-14-2011, 03:33 PM	#11
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03-14-2011, 03:50 PM	#12
HELLSTER INC. Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Banning, ca Posts: 429	Have not fished the river since i was a kid and want to go back, where is this place you went! __________________ HELLSTER. 2015 Hobie PA 14 2016 Hobie Revo 13 2018 SeaFox 248 Commander

03-07-2011, 02:16 PM	#1
JoeBeck Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 370	Siebler, Road out there was fun, a lot easier than I expected, pretty smooth. How you describe launching the kayaks prior to the ramp is what I had expected, they definitely have created a nice campspot with easy water access. No striper, read they like shad so I tried cotee cracker shad, as well as some different shad crankbaits and small spoons, nothing. Also read they like cut bait but besides chicken liver and warms for catfish we were using artificial baits. Only the 2nd time I've fished the Colorado river waters so still learning. Took awhile to get the largemouth bass to start hitting too, turned out chartreuse colored baits were working the best. We were catching plenty of cats in the lake, all small though. We mostly stayed in the lakes and inlets enjoying not having to paddle up stream as well as finding new little hideaways to fish such as the rock wall. Took awhile to start seeing the small paths cut through the tulies, if I didn't have a river map I don't think I would have found them. Good trip, like I said definitely a fishery I am going to continue to explore. I want to get out there when the top water action goes off. It would also be a fun trip to put the Kayaks in upriver around Blythe or a little higher and have a car in Yuma. Float down river, fish all day, camping on the way, and drinking some beer . FishinKid: Next time I'll try the flukes, I've had success on flukes fishing the SD Bay. Thanks for the advise, I've enjoyed reading your bass fishing post.

03-07-2011, 02:48 PM	#3
Holy Mackerel Señor member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,627	Great post! How far of a drive? You two expecting? If so congrats!

04-10-2012, 03:27 PM	#13
steveoh Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: La Mirada Posts: 52	I'm planning a camping/fishing trip for this summer and taking the family. Exactly where is this part of the river? Looking for a place where the kids can play in the water and hopefully get them on some fish..even if it's blue gills or catfish. Any suggestions? One requirement though is the wifey needs a hot shower...any suggestions for campsite along the river with easy access and kid friendly?

04-10-2012, 03:52 PM	#14
GR6RR Lucky Fisher Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: too far inland Posts: 366	^ they sell hot water machine shower thingamajig a "wallyworld" __________________