Blue Ridge Reservoir
Features and Setting
This narrow, winding, canyon bound body of water looks more like a
river than a lake. Great fishing and scenic boating. Rainbow, Brown
or Brook Trout. Arizona Game and Fish stock all three. 8 horsepower
limit, Forest Road 751 off AZ Highway 87.
Elevation
7,300'
Season
May to SeptemberEast Clear Creek
Features and Setting
This spring led year around stream is a kids delight. Great wading
and good trout fishing set In a scenic canyon. Various access
points, easiest for passenger cars Is Forest Road 95 off AZ Highway
87, a scenic 5 miles to bridge across creek.
Elevation
7,000’
Season
Open year round as access permits.
Long/Soldier Lakes
Features and Setting
Three closely grouped bodies of water each producing different
species of fish. Long Lake is well stocked with trout. Soldier Lake
provides great bass fishing. Soldier Annex yields pan and catfish.
Forest Road 211 off AZ Highway 87 to Forest Road 82.
Elevation
7,300’
Season
May to September - as dry weather permits.
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Knoll Lake
Features and Setting
This picturesque forest lake has it all -ponderosa pines surrounding
the lake, a lush island in the center of the lake, boating and
fishing, and great Rainbow, Brown and Brook Trout fishing. Forest
Road 95 off AZ Highway 87, drive 6 miles south to Forest Road 96.
Follow it 2 miles to Forest Road 321 and drive 10 miles to Forest
Road 300. Turn east (left) 4 miles and then turn north (left again)
4 miles on Forest Road 295E.
Elevation
7,400’
Season
May to September.
Chevelon Canyon Lake
Features and Setting
Chevelon Canyon offers spectacular views and great opportunities for
hiking and fishing. 6 miles at accessible shoreline fishing. Most
popular for Rainbow Trout & German Brown fishing. Forest Road 300
off AZ Highway 87 to Forest Road 169, follow Forest Road 169 for 21
miles to Forest Road 169B.
Elevation
6,800'
Season
May to October
Woods Canyon Lake
Features and Setting
55 acres of great fishing and boating opportunities. 8 horsepower
motors or less allowed. Boat ramp. Well stocked with Rainbow Trout &
German Brown. Located only 5 miles north of AZ Highway 260.
Elevation
7,500’
Season
April to November. |
Bear Canyon Lake
Features and Setting
Bear Canyon lake Is a popular 60 acre fishing and hiking spot. Catch
trophy size Rainbow Trout & German Brown. This peaceful lake is
located 14 miles northwest of AZ Highway 260. Electric motors only.
Boat ramp.
Elevation
7,600’
Season
Open year round as access permits.
Black Canyon Lake
Features and Setting
Fishing and boating opportunities are popular at Black Canyon Lake.
78 acres of excellent Rainbow Trout & German Brown fishing. Located
lust south of AZ Highway 260 on Forest Road 86. Electric motors
only. Boat Ramp.
Elevation
7,600’
Season
April to November.
Area Wildlife
Big Game: Elk,
Deer, Antelope, Turkey, Javelina.
Small Game: Squirrel, Rabbit, Dove.
Game Fish: Trout (3 varieties), Pike (2
varieties), Bass (2 varieties), Catfish, Bullhead (2 varieties),
Sunfish, Bluegill.
Predators and Furbearers: Bobcat, Fox,
Badger, Raccoon, Skunk, Ringtail Cat, Beaver, Muskrat.
Rare and Endangered: Southern Bald Eagle,
American Peregrine Falcon, Owl (3 varieties).
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