| Fishing In National Forests |
| | Prescott National Forest | | The 1.25 million acres of this forest are located in the mountains of central Arizona. Forest outdoor recreation activities include camping, picnicking, fishing, hunting, driving for pleasure, nature photography, mountain climbing, hiking, and horseback riding. The forest contains 10 campgrounds, 4 group reservation campgrounds, 7 picnic areas, and 2 group reservation picnic areas. Nearly 450 miles of scenic trails for hiking, backpacking, horseback riding, or mountain biking are offered on the Prescott National Forest. | |
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| Lakes & Reservoirs |
| | Fain Park | | This park contains 100 acres; 50 of which are a recreational site for hiking, picnicking, fishing for trout in Fain Lake, gold panning, and exploring historical sites. | |
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| | Goldwater Lake | | This lake is a popular fishing spot. Species include trout, largemouth bass, crappie, sunfish and channel catfish. Goldwater Lake is a 15-acre lake with dock and boat launch. | |
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| | Granite Basin Lake | | This lake is not stocked with fish. Although fishing is usually rated as only fair to poor, the patient angler can often catch bluegill, largemouth bass, or catfish. | |
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| | Lynx Lake Recreation Area | | This recreation area is one of the most popular recreation areas in central Arizona. The area is common for trout fishing, boating, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, archaeological sites, and bird watching. The lake is stocked with rainbow trout. Rental boats, picnic tables, toilets, and drinking water are available. | |
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| | Mingus Lake | | This lake is located in ponderosa pines and has Rainbow Trout in it.During dry years, the lake may not have enough water for fish. | |
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| | Watson Lake | | This lake, known as a "Mini Lake Powell," is a great spot for kayaking, sailing, fishing and daydreaming. Watson Lake offers fishing for largemouth bass, crappie, sunfish, and channel catfish as well as a boat ramp, floating dock and seasonal boat rentals. | |
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| Rivers & Streams |
| | East Verde River | | This river is a popular fishing spot. Fish in the area include rainbow trout. | |
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| | Verde River | | This river is one of Arizona's major perennial rivers and a treasured resource in the central part of the state. Free flowing for most of its length, it provides lush riparian habitat, abundant wildlife, diverse recreational opportunities, and spectacular scenery. The majority of the upper and lower Verde River passes through National Forestlands that is open to public recreation of all kinds. Fishing, boating, swimming, picnicking, camping, bird watching, and sightseeing are all popular activities. The lower river is designated a Wild and Scenic River and offers the opportunity to fish by boat from Beasley Flats to Childs. | |
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