Chevelon Canyon Lake

Access to Chevelon Canyon Lake is extremely limited. Although many might consider this, coupled with its remote location, something of a drawback, the combination makes for some of the best trout fishing in the state.

The road that was used for construction of the impoundment has not been maintained since the lake was created in the 1960s. It may be closed, but you can still use it to walk to the water's edge.

This entire area was once popular among trappers before Arizona became the "civilized" place it is today. Chevelon CAnyon is named after a beloved early trapper who lived in the area and unfortunately died after eating a poisonous root. -G.J Sagi, from the travel handbook Fishing Arizona



Keep in mind this is an artificial fly and lure only Lake. No vehicle access's to the shore and a long hike in.

Tom

GPS:

Latitude: 34° 30' 2.21"N Longitude: 110° 49' 23.26"W

Phone Numbers for more information::

Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest (928) 789-3701

Road Conditions:

Paved to dirt

Land Ownership:

Chevelon Canyon Lake is owned by the Apache Sitgreaves National Forest

Elevation:

The elevation at Chevelon Canyon Lake is 6380 feet

Max Surface Acres:

200

Average Depth:

The depth at Chevelon Canyon Lake 80 ft

Bag Limit:

Trout between 10-14 inches may not be possessed; 6 trout limit.

Boat/Engine Restrictions:

You can only have a 10 horse motor on this lake

Boats to Rent:

No

Swimming:

Yes

Camping:

Chevelon Canyon Lake has a several nearby campgrounds

Barrier free Access:

No

Electricity:

No

Launching Area:

No

Marinas:

No marinas at Chevelon Canyon Lake

To get to Chevelon Canyon Lake take 260 north of Payson to the "Woods Canyon Lake" turn-off and there will be signs posted from there.