Water Fun

Yuma River Tours

Launches from Fisher’s Landing, Martinez Lake, 783-4400

Spend the day on the cool waters of one of the world’s great rivers while viewing the natural wonders of one of its great deserts with jet boat tours or trips aboard the one-of-a-kind Colorado King paddleboat sternwheeler.  Advance planning is a must – because the launch location is off the beaten path, there’s no fixed schedule, and trips are by reservation only, more info at www.yumarivertours.com . Take Highway 95 north, go left on Martinez Lake Road (just past milepost 46), then 10 miles west.

Yuma River Tubing

At West Wetlands Park, 750-0247

Floating down the Colorado has never been this easy -- and close to home!  Custom kayak and float tube rentals and shuttle service daily in season at West Wetlands Park (1st Street to 12^th Avenue, turn north).  Rentals include a ride upriver for you and your gear, “flexible” time afloat and a life vest.  Reservations required, more info at www.yumarivertubing.biz .

CANOE & KAYAK DAY TRIPS:

City of Yuma Parks & Recreation, 373.5243
Get a group together and canoe or kayak down the Colorado.  Minimum group size Is eight, maximum 40, advance arrangements are required.

CANOE, KAYAK MULTI-DAY CHARTERS:

Yuma River Tours, 783.4400
Martinez Lake Resort, 783.9589
Contact these YVB member businesses to arrange a longer group paddling adventure.

FISHING GUIDE:

Dave Wilhide, Goin’ Fishin’, 782.2621
Want to wet a hook in the Colorado River but don’t know where to go or how to begin?  Dave Wilhide provides professional fishing guide services by the day or half-day.

KAYAK INSTRUCTION:

Yuma Kayaks, 503.0537
These folks offer for kayak instruction or “paddle & picnic” group excursions, and sell kayaks and related equipment.

RENT BOATS BY HOUR:

Martinez Lake Resort, 783.9589
If you want to set out on your own, this is the only local spot to rent a fishing boat, canoe or kayak by the day.

RENT PERSONAL WATERCRAFT:

JetRent, 314.4345.
If you’ve got a need for speed, rent a personal watercraft and cut loose!  Various models are available, along with trailers, life jackets, gas tanks and advice on where to ride.