Fortuna Pond
Yuma, Arizona
| Address: | Unnamed Road, Yuma, AZ 85365, USA |
| GPS: |
32°43'21.4"N 114°27'3.3"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Arizona |
Camp
Fortuna Pond is a popular camping and fishing destination in the Yuma area. During the winter months, largemouth bass, channel catfish, sunfish and rainbow trout can be caught in the 8.5-acre pond. You may fish from the shore or utilize a small boat. The site is open year-round; however, Yuma’s summer temperatures can reach 120 degrees, so please prepare accordingly if you plan on visiting in the summer months.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Yuma, Arizona
- Head north toward W 19th St (131 ft)
- Turn right onto W 19th St (0.2 mi)
- Turn left onto S 4th Ave (0.3 mi)
- Turn right after Taco Bell (on the left)Continue to follow US-95 NPass by McDonald's (on the right in 1.0 mi)(6.6 mi)
- Turn left onto S Avenue 7 E (1.5 mi)
- Turn right onto E County 7 1/
2 St Destination will be on the left(3.6 mi)
Turn north on Araby Road and travel 1.5 miles to Highway 95. Turn east on Highway 95 and travel ½ mile to Ave. 7 E. Turn north on Ave. 7 E and travel 1.5 miles to the levee. The levee is on the north side of the Main Outlet Drain. Turn east on the levee road and travel approximately 3.4 miles, Fortuna Pond will be on your left.
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