Arizona Fishing Reports ยท Colorado River Region
The Parker Strip below Parker Dam has largemouth, smallmouth, striped bass and flathead catfish in a warm, clear river lined with marinas.
Looking for the latest Colorado River (Parker Strip) river report? This page is updated by the AvidMax fly shop team with live flows, current conditions, hatches and the flies working now on the Colorado River (Parker Strip).
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Colorado River fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
Bass are slowing as the water cools.
Streamers along the tules and rocky banks early and late.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Parker Strip, bring: Clouser Minnow #2-6, Woolly Bugger #2-6, Crayfish #4-6, Popper #2-6, Zebra Midge #18-22, RS2 Emerger #18-22, JuJu Baetis #18-22, Pheasant Tail Nymph #16-20, Black Beauty #20-24, Egg #14-16, Squirmy Wormie #12-14.
Flies working right now
The flies above that we have in stock right now.
Colorado River details
| Access | Parks and marinas along the Parker Strip on both the Arizona and California sides. |
|---|---|
| Elevation | About 400 ft |
| Nearest town | Parker, Arizona |
| Best season | Fall through spring |
| Fish | Largemouth and smallmouth bass, striped bass, catfish |
| Regulations | Colorado River reciprocal rules apply between Arizona and California. Check the Arizona Game and Fish Department regulations before you go. An Arizona fishing license is required for anglers 10 and older. |
| Leaders and tippet | 9 ft leaders, 1X to 3X |
| Camping | Buckskin Mountain and River Island state parks |
| Kids | Yes, at the state parks. |
| Good to know | Heavy boat traffic in summer. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Bass slow, stripers.
Spring
Bass spawn.
Summer
Hot and busy.
Fall
Bass and stripers.
How to get there
From Lake Havasu City, take State Highway 95 south to Parker.