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Payson, Arizona
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Fishing In National Forests

Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest
Some of the most spectacular scenery in the Southwest awaits the forest visitor on the two million acres of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. Elevations range from 3,500 feet in the Upper Sonoran desert life zone covered by prickly pear and yucca to nearly 11,500 feet in the Alpine life zone where you can see beautiful stands of fir and spruce interwoven with lush green meadows.
FishingHorses are allowedHiking is allowedMountain bikes are allowedWildlife viewingCross country skiers are allowedRV campingTent campingHandicapped AccessToiletsViewpoint

Tonto National Forest
Tonto National Forest offers outstanding opportunities for those traveling through its diverse ecosystem: from Sonoran Desert to the ponderosa pine-forested Mogollon Rim. The varied levels of elevation (from 1,300 ft. to nearly 8,000) offer equally varied temperatures and landscapes, whether it's lake beaches or cool pine forest.
FishingPicnic tableHorses are allowedHiking is allowedMountain bikes are allowedBirdwatchingTent campingWildlife viewingRV campingDay use areaATV are allowedPets must be kept on leashSwimming
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Lakes & Reservoirs

Bear Canyon Lake
Bear Canyon Lake is among conifer, oak, and aspen. Only artificial flies and lures may be used in this lake. Rainbow Trout and Arctic Grayling can be found in the lake.
FishingHorses are allowedHiking is allowedMountain bikes are allowedWildlife viewingTent camping

Black Canyon Lake
This lake is located in ponderosa pines in the Mogollon Rim area. It has Rainbow Trout in it and has a boat launch.
Fishing

Horseshoe Reservoir
Horseshoe Reservoir offers great fishing. Fish species in the area include crappie, large and smallmouth bass, channel and flathead catfish, and bluegill.
FishingBirdwatchingTent campingBoat launch

Knoll Lake
Knoll Lake provides a scenic setting in which to enjoy your canoe or other small boat. Fishing is good here s offering rainbow, brown and brook trout.
FishingHorses are allowedHiking is allowedMountain bikes are allowedRV campingTent campingPets must be kept on leashToiletsBoat launch

Parker Canyon Lake
This medium sized lake is located in rolling hill country surrounded by distant mountains. It offers a number of recreational possibilities for those willing to drive the long but maintained dirt roads that lead to it.
FishingBirdwatchingWildlife viewingHandicapped AccessBoat launchFees are chargedInterpretive signsStoreToilets

Roosevelt Lake
Roosevelt Lake is a great spot for boating, camping, fishing, picnicking, water-play, wildlife viewing, and hiking. Present fish species include largemouth and smallmouth bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, bluegill, crappie and carp.
FishingTent campingWildlife viewingHorses are allowedHiking is allowedFees are chargedPicnic tableStorePotable drinking waterBoat launchSwimmingToilets

Woods Canyon Lake
Considered one of the busiest lakes above the Rim, Woods Canyon Lake offers fishing, and small boat rentals.
FishingHorses are allowedHiking is allowedMountain bikes are allowedWildlife viewingRV campingTent campingBoat launchStore
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Rivers & Streams

Canyon Creek
Canyon Creek is closed indefinitely due to safety reasons as a result of the Chediski Fire, for more information or updates call the Pleasant Valley Ranger Station.
FishingBirdwatchingTent campingWildlife viewingHiking is allowedMountain bikes are allowedPicnic tableHorses are allowedAmphitheater

Christopher Creek
This creek is a popular fishing area. The AZ Game and Fish Department introduce rainbow trout sport fish here.
FishingRV campingTent campingPicnic tableHorses are allowedHiking is allowedMountain bikes are allowedFees are charged

East Verde River
This river is a popular fishing spot. Fish in the area include rainbow trout.
FishingTent campingWildlife viewingPicnic tableHorses are allowedHiking is allowedMountain bikes are allowedBirdwatchingAmphitheater

Haigler Creek
This creek is a popular fishing area. Fish species include rainbow trout, long-fin dace, desert sucker, and the sonora sucker.
FishingTent campingWildlife viewingPicnic tableHorses are allowedHiking is allowedMountain bikes are allowedAmphitheater

Horton Creek
Horton Creek is great fishing area. The German Brown fish are the introduced sport fish in this creek.
FishingHiking is allowedPicnic tableHorses are allowedMountain bikes are allowedTent campingPotable drinking waterToilets

Lower Verde River
This river is a great fishing area. Present fish species include smallmouth and largemouth bass, carp, channel and flathead catfish.
FishingPicnic tableHorses are allowedHiking is allowedMountain bikes are allowedToilets

Salome Creek
This creek offers great fishing. The upper reaches of Salome Creek support Brown trout.
FishingPicnic tableHorses are allowedHiking is allowedMountain bikes are allowed

Tonto Creek
This creek is a great fishing area. The Arizona Game and Fish Department stock sections of Tonto Creek with rainbow trout periodically.
FishingHorses are allowedHiking is allowedPicnic tableMountain bikes are allowedNo trash

Upper Verde River
This area is a great spot for fishing. Present fish species include smallmouth bass, channel catfish, and carp.
FishingTent camping

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.
FishingBirdwatchingRV campingTent campingHorses are allowedHiking is allowedMountain bikes are allowedWildlife viewingPicnic table

Workman Creek
This creek is ten miles long and flows from the Sierra Ancha Wilderness Area to Salome Creek in the Salome Wilderness Area. Rainbow trout and Brown Trout can be found in this creek. The AZ Game and Fish Department stocks the creek just below the waterfall twice a year in early summer.
FishingHiking is allowedPicnic tableHorses are allowedMountain bikes are allowed
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