Topock Gorge

Infobox lake
lake_name = Topock Gorge
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location = Arizona
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basin_countries = United States
depth = convert|15|ft|abbr=on
elevation = convert|500|ft|abbr=on|lk=off

Topock Gorge is a mountainous section of the Colorado River between I-40 and Lake Havasu. Recreational boaters inhabit the area year round, though Spring Break is an exceptionally busy time of year. Topock Gorge is virtually inaccessible other than by boat in this area. Kayakers regularly make this run in winter time with the warm desert climate and a 2-4 mph current to push them along. Paddle time from I-40 to Needle Rock take-out can be as short as 2 hours or as long as 6 depending on the paddler.

The gorge is a wilderness area. It features some Indian petroglyphs that are accessible only from the river.

Boating Facility Features

* Swimming
* Any Motor Size
* Boat Access

Fish Species

* Rainbow
* Largemouth Bass
* Striped Bass
* Crappie
* Sunfish
* Catfish (Channel)
* [Carp]
* Bullfrogs

External links

* [http://www.azgfd.gov/outdoor_recreation/BoatingLocationsMap.shtml Arizona Boating Locations Facilities Map]
* [http://www.azgfd.gov/h_f/FishingLocationsMap.shtml Arizona Fishing Locations Map]
* [http://www.azgfd.gov/h_f/where_fish.shtml Where to Fish in Arizona Species Information]
* [http://www.azgfd.gov/h_f/edits/lake_levels.shtml Arizona Lake Levels]

References

[http://library.fws.gov/Refuges/havasu.pdf| Fish and Wildlife Service Havasu Wilderness brochure]