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Fishing At Lee Valley Reservoir Arizona.
Loved by fly fishermen and breath-taking in its setting, Lee Valley Lake sparkles below the flanks of Mount Baldy. A beautiful lake year-round, Lee Valley is especially glorious in the fall when aspen are changing to their golden colors and elk can be heard bugling at dawn and dusk.
Lee Valley Lake can only be fished with artificial lures and flies. Float tubes are popular and easy to use at this lake; however, fishing success from shore is comparable to fishing from a float tube or a boat. Lee Valley holds the state record for Arctic grayling. Either ends of the dam are good places to fish from shore. Fly-fishing is probably the most productive technique at this lake. Wet flies to try are hare’s ear nymphs, small peacock ladies and prince nymphs in sizes 14 to 16. Just before dark, surface action is quite good with dry flies, such as small Adams, mosquito or midge larvae, and light Cahills in sizes 16 to 20. Spinning lures to try are small Panther Martin, small Z-ray or a very small Kastmaster fished from the dam. - Arizona Game and Fish
Map of Lee Valley Reservoir Arizona
Directions to Lee Valley Reservoir Arizona
At 9,418 feet in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests, Lee Valley Lake is Arizona’s highest elevation reservoir. It is located approximately one hour’s drive from Pinetop, using Highways 260 and 273 and Forest Road 113. Access is restricted in the winter when roads are closed due to snow, generally December to early April.
Information for Lee Valley Reservoir Arizona
| Consumption Advisory |
To check if there is an advisory read this Game and Fish page. |
| Restrictions/Season of Use |
May to November or first snow |
| GPS |
Latitude: 33° 56' 28.40"N Longitude: 109° 30' 3.24"W |
| Land Ownership |
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest |
| Tournament this week |
No |
| Elevation |
9420 |
| Max Surface Acers |
Lee Valley Reservoir is 35 acers on average |
| Spawning Season |
Artic Grayling to not spawn here naturally but are stocked in early spring |
| River lake Impounds |
Lee Valley Creek |
| Water Temp |
cold |
| Average Depth |
10 feet |
| Road Condition |
Paved to dirt |
| Fly Fishing |
You can fly fish at Lee Valley Reservoir its one of the best in the state |
| Bait Fishing |
Lee Valley is usually Artificial Fly and Lure only. Check signs that mention bait fishing when you arrive. |
| Access Fee |
No unless the Apache Sitgreaves National Forest has it posted otherwise |
| Tonto Pass |
No |
| Bag Limit |
The daily bag limit is two trout, which includes grayling, each must be a minimum of 12 inches long. For unlicensed anglers under the age of 14, the limit is one trout |
| Boats to Rent |
No |
| Licenses for Sale |
No |
| Swimming |
No |
| Camping |
No camping is allowed around the lake, but overnight visitors can camp at nearby Winn campground. This fee campground includes 63 sites plus a group site and has water, vault toilets, picnic tables and fire rings. Firewood is available and there is a host. Reserve a site at Winn campground by visiting www.reserveusa.com on the web or by calling 1-877-444-6777. Nearby Gabaldon campground, just off the Mount Baldy Wilderness area, is only for people camping with horses. It has five sites, fire rings, vault toilets, and a corral for horses. There is no fee, no potable water, and no reservations are taken. |
| Drinking Water |
No |
| Barrier free Access |
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| Restrooms |
Yes there are restrooms at Lee Valley Reservoir . |
| Trailer Spaces |
Nearby not at the lake |
| Electricity |
No |
| Boat & Engine Restrictions |
Electric Trolling motors |
| Launching Area |
One paved boat ramp |
| Water Skiing |
No |
| Cleaning Stations |
No |
| Phone Number for Water Level |
Alpine Ranger District (928) 339-5000
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| Marinas |
No |
| Ranger Station |
No |
| Ranger District |
Alpine Ranger District (928) 339-5000 |
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