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Fishing At Riggs Flat Lake Arizona.
Riggs Flat Lake, high atop Mt. Graham southwest of Safford, is one of the area's most important trout fisheries. It also boasts incredible scenery and the endangered Mt. Graham red squirrels that environmentalists and scientists continue to argue over.
Don't expect to see many of the squirrels near the lake though. They prefer solitude.
You can pretty much expect the gates to the lake to close around late October. On the average summer, expect the stocking truck to arrive about seven times.
To get to the lake from Phoenix, take U.S. 60 and then U.S. 70 east to Safford. In Safford, take U.S. Route 191 south for 9 miles to the entrance of the Coronado National Forest. Turn right and you will be on State Route 366. The road is paved for the first 21 miles up the mountain and then you will be on a graded dirt road for 12.9 miles. The lake is quite a few cliffy miles up the mountainous road, so take your time, and savor the views.
-G.J. Sagi, from the essential travel handbook Fishing Arizona
Map of Riggs Flat Lake Arizona
Directions to Riggs Flat Lake Arizona
See last paragraph of above article for Directions to the the lake.
Information for Riggs Flat Lake Arizona
| Consumption Advisory |
To check if there is a alert for Riggs Flat Lake .Read this Game and Fish report. |
| Restrictions/Season of Use |
Open in early spring till October |
| GPS |
Latitude: 32° 42' 10.2"N Longitude: 109° 59' 1.8"W |
| Land Ownership |
Coronado National Forest |
| Tournament this week |
No |
| Elevation |
The elevation at Riggs Flat Lake is 9000 feet |
| Max Surface Acers |
11 on average |
| Spawning Season |
spring for largemouth |
| River lake Impounds |
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| Water Temp |
Cold |
| Average Depth |
The average depth for Riggs Flat Lake is 45 ft |
| Road Condition |
Paved to dirt |
| Fly Fishing |
You can fly fish at Riggs Flat Lake |
| Bait Fishing |
You can bait fish at Riggs Flat Lake unless posted otherwise |
| Access Fee |
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| Tonto Pass |
No |
| Bag Limit |
As Posted |
| Boats to Rent |
No |
| Licenses for Sale |
No |
| Swimming |
No |
| Camping |
Yes |
| Drinking Water |
No |
| Barrier free Access |
Yes |
| Restrooms |
Yes |
| Trailer Spaces |
Yes |
| Electricity |
No |
| Boat & Engine Restrictions |
Single electric only |
| Launching Area |
Yes |
| Water Skiing |
No |
| Cleaning Stations |
No |
| Phone Number for Water Level |
Tucson Game and Fish (520) 628-5376 or the Safford Coronado National Forest Safford Ranger District (928) 428-4150 |
| Marinas |
No |
| Ranger Station |
Tucson Game and Fish (520) 628-5376 |
| Ranger District |
Safford Coronado National Forest Safford Ranger District (928) 428-4150 |
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