Gila River
From the Gila Wilderness of New Mexico the river runs west past Safford, through San Carlos Lake, skirts the south side of metro Phoenix, and crosses the desert past Gila Bend to the Colorado at Yuma.
Weather at the Gila River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | 649 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | East and West forks meet in Grant County, New Mexico |
| Mouth | Joins the Colorado River at Yuma, Arizona |
| States | Arizona, New Mexico |
Coolidge Dam forms San Carlos Lake; Ashurst-Hayden Diversion Dam and Painted Rock Dam also cross the river.
Boat ramps and launches
Orange dots on the map. Tap a name to open it in Google Maps. Public ramps and launches along the Gila River in New Mexico, from OpenStreetMap. The list may be incomplete, so check the state wildlife agency for current access.
Closest bait shops
Blue squares on the map. Tap a name to open the shop's website, or its location in Google Maps if it has none listed. Bait and tackle shops closest to the river's ramps, from OpenStreetMap. Call ahead for hours and live bait.
- DD26 Fishing No phone listed
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
- Arizona: Arizona Game and Fish Department ↗
- New Mexico: New Mexico Department of Game and Fish ↗
Facts from Gila River (Wikipedia) ↗ · Boat ramps and bait shops: OpenStreetMap contributors · River course: U.S. Geological Survey