Prescott National Forest

Recreational Activities: Fishing

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Lynx Lake Recreation Area

Lynx Lake is one of the most popular recreation areas in central Arizona. Mild weather, the cool ponderosa pine forest, a serene 55-acre lake, trout fishing, boating, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, archaeological sites, and bird watching attract visitors from throughout Arizona, and bring them back again and again.

Fishing

Arizona State Game and Fish Department periodically stocks the lake with rainbow trout. A State of Arizona fishing license and trout stamp are required for anglers age 14 and over. Largemouth bass and crappie are also present in the lake. The lake is open all year. Bag limits are 6 trout per day; 6 bass per day; and unlimited on crappie.

Boating

The use of boat motors on properly licensed watercraft is limited to electrically powered models. Non-motorized, oar, paddle, or sail-powered boats are also permitted. Rental boats are available at the Lynx Store and Marina, (928) 778-0720.

Access

Directions: From Interstate 17, travel west on State Route 69 toward Prescott. Turn left on Walker Road and follow sign to Lynx Lake.

Note: Accessible fishing opportunities available for physically challenged anglers to a fishing dock on Lynx Southshore day-use site.

Day Use Areas

Lynx Northshore day-use site has picnic tables, toilets, and drinking water is available, seasonally. Access to the site is Forest Road 611 turnoff from Walker Road 3 miles south of Hwy 69.

Lynx Southshore day use site has picnic tables, toilets, and drinking water is available, seasonally. Access to the site is Forest Road 623 turnoff from Walker Road 3.5 miles south of Hwy 69.

• User Fees
  • A $2 daily parking fee is charged at all developed day-use sites.
  • Wednesdays are always free. No parking fees are charged on any Wednesday.
  • Bicycles and pedestrians: No parking fees are charged for visitors arriving on foot or bicycle.
• Day Use Hours
  • April 1 through September 30; 6 a.m. - 8 p.m.
  • October 1 through March 31; 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Campgrounds

Hilltop campground has 38 sites, drinking water and toilets are available. There are no hookups and reservations are not required. The maximum size vehicle is 40 feet. The campground season is opened from April 1 to November 1. The fee is $10.00 per night. Access is on the east side of Walker Road, 3.5 miles south of State Hwy 69.

Lynx campground has 39 sites, drinking water and toilets are available. There are no hookups and reservations are not required. The maximum size vehicle is 40 feet. The campground season is opened from April 1 to November 1. The fee is $10.00 per night. Access is on the east side of Walker Road, 3 miles south of State Hwy 69.

For More Information, contact the Bradshaw Ranger District

USDA Forest Service - Prescott National Forest
Last Modified: Tuesday, 11 October 2011 at 16:57:57 EDT