Bill Williams River
A short western Arizona river that starts below Alamo Lake and runs west through desert canyon country to the Colorado River arm of Lake Havasu, just above Parker Dam.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data from Natural Earth (public domain).
Weather at the Bill Williams River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | 46 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Big Sandy and Santa Maria rivers meet near Alamo Lake |
| Mouth | Lake Havasu on the Colorado River, north of Parker |
| State | Arizona |
Boat ramps, launches and bait shops
Detailed ramp, bait shop and lock-and-dam listings for the Bill Williams River are coming soon. Until then, these searches open Google Maps along the river:
- Boat ramps on the Bill Williams River in Arizona ↗ · Bait shops near the Bill Williams River in Arizona ↗
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
- Arizona: Arizona Game and Fish Department ↗
Lakes on or near the Bill Williams River
Lakes in our guide on or near this river:
Facts from Bill Williams River (Wikipedia) ↗