Woods Canyon Lake
| Woods Canyon Lake | |
|---|---|
| Location | Arizona |
| Coordinates | 34°20′22″N 110°57′9″W / 34.33944°N 110.95250°W |
| Type | reservoir |
| Primary inflows | Chevelon Creek |
| Primary outflows | Chevelon Creek |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 55 acres (22 ha) |
| Average depth | 25 ft (7.6 m) |
| Max. depth | 40 ft (12 m) |
| Surface elevation | 7,513 ft (2,290 m) |
Woods Canyon Lake is a small lake located in northern Arizona, about 30 mi (48 km) east of the city of Payson. It is one in a series of small, canyon-bound lakes located on the Mogollon Rim, collectively referred to as the Rim Lakes. It is among the more developed and accessible of the Rim Lakes. It is also the first reservoir on Chevelon Creek, upstream from Chevelon Canyon Lake.
Woods Canyon Lake is small and moderately deep, having an average depth of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a surface area of 55 acres (22 ha). The long, narrow lake is formed by an earthen dam impounding the Chevelon Creek in Woods Canyon. It was created primarily for recreational purposes.
The lake is accessed via paved forest roads that are open most of the year, although access may be restricted due to snow during winter months from December to April.[1] During the summer months the lake is regularly stocked with rainbow trout, and brown trout can also be found in the lake.[2]
The lake is well developed, having numerous maintained campsites, facilites for recreational vehicles, and access for boats on the lake.[3] Further amenities are available at the nearby settlement of Forest Lakes. The facilities are maintained by Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest division of the USDA Forest Service.
Boating Facility Features
- Paved Access
- Boats to Rent
- Licenses for Sale
- Groceries
- Gas and Oil
- Tackle and Equipment
- Single Electric Motor Only
- Launching Area
- Parking Area
- Tables
- Drinking Water
- Restrooms
- Trailer Spaces
- Camping Allowed
Fish Species
Special Notes
Statewide fishing regulations apply and a trout stamp is required. The daily bag limit is six trout; three for unlicensed anglers under the age of 14. Boat motors are restricted to electric motors only.
External Links
- Arizona Fishing Locations Map
- Where to Fish in Arizona Species Information
- Arizona Boating Locations Facilities Map
- Arizona Lake Levels
- Video of Woods Canyon Lake
References
- ^ "Woods Canyon Lake" (PDF). Arizona Game and Fish Department. Retrieved 2008-05-17.
- ^ "Mogollon Rim". Arizona Game and Fish Department. Retrieved 2008-05-27.
- ^ "Chevelon Canyon Lake". United States Forest Service. Retrieved 2008-05-27.
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