Basics
- Location:
- 15 miles north of Springerville
- Size:
- 2.5 sq. miles
- Elevation:
- 6000 feet
- Fees:
- $4 - $11
Description
Lyman Lake was created as an irrigation reservoir by damming the Little Colorado River. This 1,500-acre reservoir is surrounded by Lyman Lake State Park. The lake sits at an elevation of 6,000 feet and is fed by snowmelt from the slopes of Mount Baldy and Escudilla Mountain, the second and third highest mountains in Arizona.
Because of its size, Lyman Lake is one of the few bodies of water in northeastern Arizona with no size restrictions on boats. The west end of the lake is buoyed off and restricted as a no wake area (5 mph). This allows the angler a chance at a variety of fish without the proximity of speedboats and water-skiers. The fishery consists of walleye, channel catfish and largemouth bass. The large remainder of the lake is open for all other types of water sports.
Lyman Lake is popular spring through fall. Summer days, with temperature highs in the 80's to low 90's, are perfect for fishing, swimming, leisure boating, water-skiing, hiking or just plain relaxing.
Fishing
Fish:
Bass
Largemouth Bass
Catfish
Walleye
Largemouth Bass
Catfish
Walleye
Details
Location:
15 miles north of Springerville
Size:
2.5 sq. miles
Elevation:
6000
Fees:
$4 - $11
Amenities
Water Features
- Boat Ramp
- Toilets
- Swimming Beach
- Stocked Fish
- Showers
- Picnic Areas
- Campground
Water Activities
- Boating
- Fishing
- Water Skiing
Water Services
- Boat Rentals
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
11 miles south of St. Johns on US 191
