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Lakes of Arizona

Willow Lake

Lakes of Arizona item created by HookedAZ, Oct 11, 2016

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  • Willow Lake is just across the road from Watson lake. Willow Lake is full when its raining and dry when its not. The lake is in a big grass land and partly in the Granite Dells Mountains. Willow Lake has the same types of fish as Watson; largemouth, sunfish, bluegill and channel cats. When the lake is full it can reach upwards of 500 surface acres. The lake is also popular for boating small wind or human powered boats. Watson Lake usually has plenty of water to fish so have it as a backup.
  • Phone Numbers for more information::
    Game and Fish Phone:602-942-3000 or (928) 777-1122 for the city of Prescott Parks and Rec
    Restrictions/Season of Use:
    7AM to 10PM from May through September and 7AM to dusk from October through April
    Road Conditions:
    Paved
    Land Ownership:
    Prescott National Forest, City of Prescott Parks and Recreation Department
    Ranger Station/District:
    Bradshaw Ranger District 344 S Cortez St Prescott AZ 86303
    Entrance Fees/Permits:
    2 dollars for parking
    Elevation:
    5100 feet
    Max Surface Acres:
    500
    Average Depth:
    20 feet
    Bag Limit:
    As Posted by the city of Prescott
    Boats to Rent:
    Yes usually canoe rental seasonally.
    Swimming:
    Yes
    Trailer Spaces:
    Yes
    Launching Area:
    Yes Paved
    Water Skiing:
    No
  • You can get to Willow Lake by taking Senator Hwy South out of downtown Prescott. It takes about 15 minutes to reach Willow Lake entrance and there is signs posted the entire way. It's all paved.
HookedAZ, Oct 11, 2016

Recent User Reports and Reviews

  1. Report
    3/5,
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    Date:
    Feb 4, 2017
    Largemouth bass are the predominant species. Shore fishing is difficult due to the aquatic vegetation although the cold temperatures have helped cleared some of that mess. Try top water baits so you can eliminate some of the snagging. If you are in a boat or float tube you can always retrieve your baits without too much difficulty. Try drop shots from shore also.
    Report, Feb 3, 2017
  2. Reports
    3/5,
    ""
    Date:
    Jan 24, 2017
    Largemouth bass are the predominant species. Shore fishing is difficult due to the aquatic vegetation although the cold temperatures have helped cleared some of that mess. Try top water baits so you can eliminate some of the snagging. If you are in a boat or float tube you can always retrieve your baits without too much difficulty. Try drop shots from shore also.
    Reports, Jan 23, 2017
  3. HookedAZ
    3/5,
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    Date:
    Dec 22, 2016
    Largemouth bass are the predominant species. Shore fishing is difficult due to the aquatic vegetation although the cold temperatures have helped cleared some of that mess. Try top water baits so you can eliminate some of the snagging. If you are in a boat or float tube you can always retrieve your baits without too much difficulty. Try drop shots from shore also.
    HookedAZ, Jan 5, 2017

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  1. HookedAZ
    Watson and Willow are near capacity from the latest storm.
    HookedAZ, Jan 29, 2017
  2. Jerry Frost
    What are the boating restrictions on Willow Lake (e.g., gas engine, hp, speed limit, wake, etc.)?

    Thanks
    Jerry Frost, Oct 25, 2016