Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) requires all motorized watercraft to be registered and mandates that all vessels carry U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets for each person. Key responsibilities include renewing registrations online, taking boater safety courses, and preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species.
Arizona has many scenic waters for recreational enjoyment. Before you hit the water, register or
renew your Arizona boat or watercraft registration, sign up for a boating safety course, and learn how to
keep aquatic invasive species out of Arizona’s lakes and rivers.
Register And Renew Your Watercraft
One of my favorite pastime activities is kayak fishing. Even kids would enjoy kayak fishing. However, I understand that it is impossible to go out on the water every day and enjoy
fishing outings.
There is a vast network of launch ramps, alternatives to the busiest ones.
This never been easier to get out on Lake Havasu, thanks to a new launch ramp in the city and a summer has vast network of ramps stretching from Topock Gorge to the north and south to Bill Williams National Wildlife Refuge.
Just forty-five minutes from downtown Phoenix, Pleasant Harbor, located on the southeastern shores of Lake Pleasant, serves as a one-stop recreation spot for lakeside fun. Pleasant Harbor is open 365 days a year and operates 24 hours a day.
Lake Pleasant Is Not ‘Just Another Pretty Place. In addition to concerts, special events, fun activities, water sports, and great fishing, recreational boating is often the highlight of two local sailing clubs at Lake Pleasant. Check out Pleasant Harbor Marina and RV Resort.
Monsoon weather is here, and the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) cautions boaters and off-highway vehicle (OHV) users that weather conditions can quickly change and become dangerous for those who aren’t prepared.
Nearly three million people visit the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area every year, and while Lake Powell is the main attraction, there are also plenty of other beautiful places to visit nearby, including the Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, and Zion National Park.
If you have been reading my stories here on Arizona Boating & Watersports and Western Outdoor Times for long, you know that my husband John and I love to go outdoors adventuring with our granddaughters