| Sumner Lake, located within the Sumner Lake State Park, is a popular summertime recreational area. This park offers fishing for a variety of species, including bass, crappie, channel catfish, and the most abundant species, walleye. The lake is also a winter haven for migrating waterfowl.Created by damming the Pecos River, Sumner Lake provides irrigation water for a large area, causing the lake level to fluctuate greatly. Nevertheless, boaters flock to Sumner Lake from May to September. Both powerboats and sailboats use the lake, and windsurfers take advantage of the spring winds. As the lake level changes, sandy beaches appear, and those with boats can often find secluded little coves with protected swimming areas. |
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