Martinez Lake

Boat Ramps: 3
Access Points: 3
Species: 14

Martinez Lake sits on the Colorado River about 31 miles northeast of Yuma, Arizona, in Yuma County. This shallow, reedy lake exemplifies the characteristics of the southern Colorado River system, offering anglers a diverse multi-species fishery in a highly developed recreational setting. The lake connects to the main river channel and provides access to various backwater areas that hold fish throughout the year. With numerous amenities including stores, resorts, restaurants, campgrounds, and multiple launch sites, Martinez Lake caters to anglers seeking both convenience and productive fishing opportunities. The surrounding desert landscape and warm waters create ideal habitat for a variety of warmwater species, making it a versatile destination for anglers of all skill levels.

Arizona licenses and regulations4 to check before you go

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at Martinez Lake and what's needed to catch them.

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Largemouth Bass

Micropterus salmoides

Smallmouth Bass

Micropterus dolomieu

Rainbow Trout

Oncorhynchus mykiss

Black Crappie

Pomoxis nigromaculatus

Blue Tilapia

Oreochromis aureus

Bluegill Sunfish

Lepomis macrochirus

Channel Catfish

Ictalurus punctatus

Common Carp

Cyprinus carpio

Flathead Catfish

Pylodictis olivaris

Green Sunfish

Lepomis cyanellus

Redear Sunfish

Lepomis microlophus

Striped Bass

Morone saxatilis

Warmouth Sunfish

Lepomis gulosus

White Crappie

Pomoxis annularis

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Martinez Lake. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.

Fisher's Landing Marina

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Know where you can legally fish on Martinez Lake

See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.

Arizona licenses and regulations

Arizona Boating Regulations

When using any type of watercraft to access a body of water, it is important to follow all federal, state, and local rules and regulations. These rules and regulations include boat permitting and licensing, invasive species inspections and stamps, life jacket and PFD rules, motor size and horsepower restrictions, noise limitations, restrictions on personal watercraft, and many more. Visit the web link below for the most current rules and regulations for this body of water.

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Arizona Fishing License

A valid Arizona fishing license is required for Arizona resident and non-resident anglers 10 years of age or older fishing any public accessible water in Arizona. Youth under the age of 10 and blind residents do not need to purchase a state fishing license to fish in Arizona. Check the Arizona Fishing Regulations for additional information.

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Arizona Fishing Regulations

This river has a variety of species and regulations, including potential floating and/or watercraft restrictions. Because this river is specially managed for species, seasons, angling methods, and watercraft, it is strongly encouraged you check all federal, state, and local regulations before fishing. Visit the links below, inquire locally, or contact a local fly shop to learn current regulations and restrictions.

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Arizona Steam Access Laws

Determined by the Arizona Navigable Stream Adjudication Commission. ANSAC says for a waterway to be navigable, it must have been capable of commercial trade and travel at the time of statehood (1912). The waterway must also be wet, with water from more than just precipitation. As of 2016, ANSAC only defines the Colorado River as navigable, though decisions are pending for other streams. The federal government and private owners control all other streambeds The extent to which the public has rights in non-navigable watercourses depends upon the ownership of the streambed. For example, if the federal government has retained ownership, the public likely enjoys rights to boat, fish, wade, recreate, and portage. If, on the other hand, the streambed is privately owned, then the public may not boat, fish, or otherwise access the watercourse without the owner's permission.

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Take Martinez Lake with you

The onWater Fish app keeps this water's access points, species and conditions in your pocket, with the tools you use once you're there.

Use the map without signal
Download the map around Martinez Lake to use it offline when coverage drops.
Log your catches here
Keep a private fishing journal for Martinez Lake to find where and when fish are biting for you.
HD depth charts from Garmin
Find drop offs, ledges, channels, points and shallow flats with Garmin depth charts in the app.