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Fishing At Lyman Lake Arizona.

Lyman Lake was Arizona's first state park. The area features a number of archeological sites and petroglyphs, many of which are accessible by boat. A herd of buffalo is also found as you first drive into the park. -G.J. Sagi, from the essential travel handbook Fishing Arizona 
 

Lyman Lake petroglyphs
photo from Fishing Arizona by G.J. Sagi

The largest lake in the region with great amenities and no boat motor restrictions, Lyman Lake State Park attracts anglers, as well as campers and water skiers year-round.

An irrigation impoundment on the Little Colorado River, Lyman Lake consists of 1,500 surface acres situated at 5,978 feet. The lake lies entirely within Lyman Lake State Park. Water levels fluctuate, but when full, the average depth is 22 feet, with a maximum depth of 57 feet. Lyman Lake is a warm water reservoir containing largemouth bass, channel catfish, green sunfish, carp and a few walleye.

Fish for catfish, particularly at the upper end of the lake, with night crawlers or chicken livers. Try fishing for bass, walleye and sunfish along rocky or weedy areas of the lake. Catch carp with corn or dough baits. - Arizona Game and Fish

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Directions to Lyman Lake Arizona

Lyman Lake is located adjacent to Highway 180/191, 11 miles south of St. Johns and 17 miles north of Springerville.

Information for Lyman Lake Arizona
Consumption Advisory There is a fish-consumption advisory at Lyman Lake; for more information concerning the advisory, please call the Department’s Pinetop at (928) 367-4281. To check if there is an advisory read this Game and Fish page.
Restrictions/Season of Use Open all year
GPS Latitude: 34° 21' 30.96"N Longitude: 109° 21' 55.04"W
Land Ownership Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest
Tournament this week No
Elevation 5980 feet
Max Surface Acers

1400 acres on average
Spawning Season Early Spring for bass and the lake is stocked with Rainbows
River lake Impounds Little Colorado River
Water Temp cold
Average Depth 22 feet
Road Condition Paved
Fly Fishing Yes
Bait Fishing Yes
Access Fee No unless the Apache Sitgreaves National Forest has it posted otherwise
Tonto Pass No
Bag Limit The daily bag limit is six bass, six walleye, and 25 catfish fish for licensed anglers. There is no bag limit on sunfish or carp
Boats to Rent  
Licenses for Sale No
Swimming Yes
Camping The State Parks and Recreation Department maintains year-round visitor amenities that include 23 tent camping sites, 38 RV sites with water, sewer and electric hookups, four cabins and four yurts (tent-like structures). There is a boat ramp, fish-cleaning station, picnic tables, shade ramadas, handicap-accessible restrooms, showers, drinking water and a dump station. Fees are $19 per night for a site with hookups, $12 per night for tent camping and $5 per vehicle for day users. Cabins and yurts are $50 and $35 per night, respectively. A well-stocked convenience store, which sells bait, tackle, ice and firewood, is open from early April until the end of September. In the summer, there are interpretive tours of nearby petroglyphs.
Drinking Water Yes
Barrier free Access  
Restrooms Yes there are restrooms at Lyman Lake .
Trailer Spaces Yes
Electricity No
Boat & Engine Restrictions There are no motor restriction at Lyman Lake
Launching Area Yes
Water Skiing Yes
Cleaning Stations No
Phone Number for Water Level Pinetop Ranger District at (928) 367-4281
Marinas No
Ranger Station Pinetop Ranger District at (928) 367-4281
Ranger District Pinetop Ranger District at (928) 367-4281
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Last Updated on Monday, 27 September 2010 23:27
 

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