LAKE HAVASU CITY — A new fishing dock at one of Lake Havasu City’s historic locations was celebrated recently.
City leaders, including department heads, county officials and former Mohave County Supervisor Buster Johnson all were on hand Friday, Feb. 27 to celebrate the grand opening and ribbon cutting for the new dock at Site Six.
About $1.6 million in covid relief funds directed by former Supervisor Johnson allowed the city to replace the old dock and make key improvements.
Improvements included replacing the old dock with a new redesigned structure including new anchors, cables and chains for differing lake conditions. The main walkway out to the dock was replaced making access easier. Also, new shade structures offering more protection from the sun were added.
“We’re really investing in memories,’ said Gabby Vera, Lake Havasu City’s Parks and Recreation director. She said the new dock was important for the experienced angler as well as a child holding a fishing pole for the first time.
Mayor Cal Sheehy recounted the history of Site Six, and expressed how thrilled he was about the new dock.
“I’m so excited to unveil this new amenity,” Sheehy said. The upgrades make the dock safe and accessible for many years to come, he added.
With the celebratory atmosphere, the leaders got out the giant ceremonial scissors for the ribbon cutting and photo opportunities.
Site Six began as a World War II Army Air Corps emergency airfield and rest camp. It later became a fly-in fishing resort, as well as an outboard motor test site, and then the public fishing pier and launch area.
Site Six sports Lake Havasu City’s only city-owned fishing dock.
Separately, in recent years, the city installed a new concrete launch ramp at Site Six that improved traction, safety and usability at different lake levels. The previous grade on the launch ramp was steeper and had proven more troublesome for people launching their boats in the water.
