Fortuna Pond
A large Bureau of Land Management man made pond south of the Gila River and is surrounded by cottonwoods, willows, mesquites, tamarisks, and quail bush. The west end of the pond has the most vegetation and consequently the greatest concentration of birds. It is .75 miles to walk around the entire pond.
Site Information
Region: West Coast
County: Yuma
Directions:
Latitude: 32.723176
Longitude: -114.453506
Operational Hours: Open all year, 24 hours a day
Admission or Fees: None
Best time to visit: Spring or fall migration is the most interesting time to visit.
Habitats: Agriculture or Cropland, Marsh or Wetland, Lake or Pond
Know Before You Go
Safety First! Arizona has many beautiful places to explore and we’d like to help you make it a safe and enjoyable experience. Check out our recommendations for hiking precautions.
Species Highlights
Speciality: Abert’s Towhee, Ladder-backed Woodpecker
Charismatic: Burrowing Owl, Gambel’s Quail, Gila Woodpecker, Verdin, Vermilion Flycatcher, Western Kingbird, White-winged Dove
Contact Information
Arizona Game and Fish Department - Yuma Region IV
9140 E 28th Street
Yuma, AZ 85365
Phone: 928-342-0091
Website: https://www.azgfd.com/fishing-2/where-to-fish/community-fishing/yuma-fishing-waters/fortuna-lake/
Additional Resources
Learn more about birds reported at this location at eBird:
https://ebird.org/hotspot/L782534
