Lakes In Arizona

 

Alamo Lake
One of Arizona's best Bass fishing lakes, Alamo Lake is a quick 120 miles northwest of Phoenix. Visitors can enjoy fishing, swimming, boating and water skiing.

 

Apache Lake
Located about 65 miles east of Phoenix, the Horse Mesa dam creates Apache Lake. Known for it's quick weekend getaways, visitors enjoy swimming, bass fishing, boating and water skiing.

 

Bartlett Lake

Bartlett Lake is a Verde River Reservoir Lake located approximately 30 miles northeast of Phoenix. As a national holiday hot spot, you can enjoy fishing, picnicking, boating, swimming, skiing and plenty of campground space. During less visited dates, fishermen can catch Bass, Catfish, Small and Largemouth Bass, Crappie and Bluegill.

 

Becker Lake
Becker Lake is primarily known for large Rainbow Trout. You can find Becker Lake approximately two miles northwest of Springerville off US 60.

 

Big Lake
Stocked in the spring and fall with more than 30,000 trout, Big Lake is a great family getaway. Facilities include a grocery store, boat rental and plenty of nearby campsites.

 

Canyon Lake
Located approximately 16 miles outside of Apache Junction on state route 88, Canyon Lake is Salt River reservoir lake. Canyon Lake offers beautiful mountainous scenery and various fish such as the walleye, largemouth bass, yellow bass, rainbow trout, bluegill, channel catfish and crappie. It has a designated swimming site and a pair of boating ramps. The three recreation sites at the lake -- Acacia Picnic Site, the Palo Verde Recreation Site and the Boulder Creek Recreation Site -- are open year round and available at no charge.

 

Chevelon Canyon Lake
Chevelon Lake is an excellent source for Brown Trout fishing. Chevelon is locate about 60 miles east of Payson off State Route 260. A slightly difficult one-mile hike is required to reach the lake.

 

Fool Hollow Lake

Great for Rainbow trout, Small and Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Sunfish, Catfish and Walleye, Fool Hollow Lake can be found approximately 5 miles west of Show Low off State Route 260.

 

Hawley Lake
Located on the White Mountain Apache Indian Reservation, Hawley Lake requires fisherman to attain a permit. Popular for its Ice-fishing, Hawley Lake amenities include a grocery story, boat rentals, cabins, plenty of campsites and the Hawley Lake Resort.

 

Horseshoe Lake
Known more for recreation than fishing, Horseshoe Lake is a reservoir lake that is usually near dry during the hot summer months. From October to May you can enjoy camping, picnicking, and hiking.

 

Lake Havasu

Arguably the most popular water-lovers location in Arizona, Lake Havasu offers every possible amenity to both fishermen and visiting tourists. Home of the London Bridge, Lake Havasu is located on Arizona's western border off Arizona 95.

 

Lake Martinez

Located 45 minutes north of Yuma, Lake Martinez is a great place to fish, boat, hike, water ski, trail run or just sitting back and relaxing. Created by the Imperial Dam, the lake offers excellent Bass fishing.

 

Lake Mary

Known for Largemouth and Yellow Bass, Crappie, Sunfish, Catfish, Channel, Walleye, Talapia and Yellow Perch, Lake Mary (upper) is one of the closest major lakes to the Flagstaff Arizona area. Aside from fishing visitors can go jet skiing, rafting, canoeing and water skiing.

 

Mormon Lake
Mormon Lake is located about 30 miles southeast of Flagstaff Arizona. While the lake can become dry during times of low rainfall, it remains an excellent place to boat, hike, bike, and view wildlife. Fishing includes Sunfish, Catfish and Channel.

 

Reservation Lake
With a managed season from April to November, Reservation Lake is an excellent Brown Trout fishing lake high in Arizona's majestic White mountains. Reservation Lake is located 19 miles south of Arizona 260 using Arizona 273.

 

Roosevelt Lake
As the largest of the six Salt River Project lakes, Roosevelt Lake is a good source for Large and Smallmouth Bass, Bluegill, Channel, Catfish and Crappie. Roosevelt Lake is located 80 miles east of Phoenix and heavily visited during hot summer holidays. Facilities include fish cleaning station, picnic areas, restrooms, boating ramp, camping, and stocked fish.

 

Saguaro Lake

Saguaro Lake is on of six Salt River Project lakes created by Mountain Dam. Stocked by the Arizona Game and Fish Department, you can expect to find a good supply of Walleye, Largemouth and Yellow Bass, Rainbow and Brown Trout, Catfish and Crappie. Saguaro is approximately 40 miles east of Phoenix.

 

Woods Canyon Lake
Woods Canyon Lake is located 27 miles Southwest of Heber on State Route 260. Primarily a Trout fishing lake, Woods Canyon Lake's season lasts between May and October of each year. Electric Boat Motors are required.

Arizona Fishing Map
Lake Pleasant - largemouth bass

Children under the age of six: No consumption

 

Women of child-bearing age and children between 6-16 years old: One 8 oz. fish meal per month

 

All other adult women: One 8 oz. fish meal per month unless a doctor supports a higher consumption rate.

 

Adult men: Five 8 oz. fish meals per month.

Roosevelt Lake - largemouth
bass and channel catfish

Children under the age of six: No consumption

 

Women of child-bearing age and children between 6-16 years old: One 8 oz. fish meal per month

 

All other adult women: One 8 oz. fish meal per month unless a doctor supports a higher consumption rate.

 

Adult men: Five 8 oz. fish meals per month.