Mittry Lake Wildlife Area
Mittry Lake Wildlife Area
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Situated in and near the floodplain of the Colorado River, this more than 60-acre nature reserve offers the outdoor enthusiast such activities as hiking, boating, sport fishing, nature study and bird watching.
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Scott H
5 contributions
Mar 2020 • Couples
Nice area around lake compared to Yuma. Good places to fish, not crowded during the middle of the week when I was there. I caught only 1 bass but was a good day just being out there fishing. A good place to go and get away for a day or week as they have dry camping on the lake or close to it.
Written 10 March 2020
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Russell W
Yuma, AZ98 contributions
Jan 2017 • Couples
Mittry Lake is an awesome place to camp. We were able to get a spot to camp right at the base of a jetty. There were a lot of birds to watch and lovely sunrises and sunsets. The fishing must be good because a lot of people bring their boats here and go fishing.
Written 6 January 2017
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Mitchel N
Santa Monica, CA192 contributions
Apr 2016 • Couples
You may be very surprised to know that Yuma has a very nice lake with bass fishing galore. It is located on the slopes of mountains that still have a lot of gold if you like to look for that sort of thing. In the winter months many snowbirds live near the lake and participate in organized activities.
Written 29 April 2016
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mufcn01
Canada17 contributions
Mar 2012 • Solo
This lake area appears to have been developed to allow access to the water for fishing and light boating. Rock jetties, now well overgrown were created into the lake to allow access to deeper water for those without a boat or kayak/canoe. The attraction called Betty's Kitchen on the maps is under reconstruction (after a fire?) so is inaccessible and in other places they are cutting back the tall grasses at the lake edge to allow better lake access. There are many places to put in a canoe or pontoon boat but be warned the sides of the jetties are steep and I had a difficult time getting ashore from my pontoon boat. I advise anyone to make sure they find a proper ramp to get in and out unless they want an early bath. Follow the gravel road around the lake and you will come to a picnic area with a handicap accessible wooden dock for fishing and a concrete launch ramp. I fished for several hours for bass but had no success, the locals told me the water has to warm up a lot more before the fishing improves (that was in March).The variety of birds is amazing, lots to look at, and the produce fields on the way to the lake from Yuma are also very interesting.
Written 4 April 2012
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JDm452
Grootschermer, The Netherlands139 contributions
Oct 2012 • Solo
Over a year ago this wildlife area was partly destroyed because of a fire. It took them weeks to put the fire out.
I was pleasantly surprised to see how much the vegetation has bounced back.
I am not sure what people do on the big lake. I saw some pretty powerful motor boats being unloaded - that's not my idea of enjoying nature.
Also I saw a small lake with coots and a white heron and an egret an a pelican! I had never seen a pelican here before,
I tried to take some pictures (from a far distance, did not want to disturb the birds).
They turned out so-so. But it felt wonderful to just be able to watch those birds.
Whenever I am in Yuma I try and drive to Mittry Lake.
It's a small wildlife area but it's precious.
I was pleasantly surprised to see how much the vegetation has bounced back.
I am not sure what people do on the big lake. I saw some pretty powerful motor boats being unloaded - that's not my idea of enjoying nature.
Also I saw a small lake with coots and a white heron and an egret an a pelican! I had never seen a pelican here before,
I tried to take some pictures (from a far distance, did not want to disturb the birds).
They turned out so-so. But it felt wonderful to just be able to watch those birds.
Whenever I am in Yuma I try and drive to Mittry Lake.
It's a small wildlife area but it's precious.
Written 25 October 2012
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sallyjb882018
Yuma, AZ1 contribution
Sept 2018 • Solo
I moved to Yuma Arizona from the California coast about a year ago and was bummed because there's been no place to take my dog for a swim. At least not until I found Lake Mittry! I was pleasantly surprised to see the beautiful lake. There are plenty of little private spots where you can park your car by the water and relax outside your car. Not a ton of restrictions. Do what you want. Totally relaxing and stress free! Lots of trees and shade too. You don't find that much in the middle of the desert. There is a boat ramp, covered picnic tables and free overnight camping. Very clean place. Would be great for hiking or mountain biking (when the temperature cools down usually from October to May). My dog was in his glory when he saw all the water and got in to fetch his ball! I am so happy to have found this place and will be going back soon!
Written 14 September 2018
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498wendyf
Alberta Beach, Canada53 contributions
Mar 2018 • Couples
Our outing to Mittry lake was enjoyed by about 25 of us where we gathered to have a wiener roast. The area we chose was sheltered from the wind so it was warm and comfortable to be out in this area.
Written 4 March 2018
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ECO1995
Phoenix, AZ175 contributions
Feb 2017 • Couples
We drove through the Mittry Lake Wildlife Area after leaving Yuma and on our way to Quartzsite. It was a long drive along the lake and on to a main road but very pleasant. It you have looked online and think this might be a place to camp while visiting the Yuma area, you would probably want to be closer since it is not an easy commute to do things in or near town. If you are just looking for solitude and maybe some fishing or kayaking, this would be the place! There is no charge for camping but, of course, no amenities. Also, the camping is mostly along the road and not a huge number of spots. We plan to go back and camp for a couple of days sometime.
Written 15 March 2017
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Sherman A
Kingman, AZ266 contributions
Feb 2014 • Couples
A nice place to launch a boat for some fishing or just sight seeing along the river. Or, take a ride on a dirt bike on some of the easy roads and trails. Or, just park you RV and enjoy the quiet nature of the area. The area is large enough to have a variety of parking places, with different vegetation. From rocky desert to water and trees. Not real easy to find without directions from someone local. but that information is easy to get. I'll go there again, it's a good place to relax.
Written 1 February 2014
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imdbh
Yuma, AZ32 contributions
Dec 2011
Beautiful area with lots of birds. I've heard the fishing is great also.
Written 31 March 2012
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where is this located .?what we can do in the lake? swim? fishing? jet ski?
Written 16 August 2020
There are a few primitive campsites there, but they fill pretty fast.
Roads are not paved. So it can get pretty dusty at times. No charge to camp or use boat ramp.
Written 23 December 2018
Is there a boat ramp? And how is the fishing?
Written 6 February 2018
Yes there is a nice boat ramp. I don’t know about fishing.
Written 23 February 2021
I'm sorry, I don't know. I didn't get a permit. Going from Mitty Lake to Senators Wash there is a "guard station," if u r in that area they can tell u.
Written 19 December 2016
Planning a tent camping trip around Feb 20th. Are there tent camping sites off the road next to the lake? Is it crowded with RV campers right now?
Written 10 February 2015
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