Arizona Lake Fishing » Bear Canyon Lake

Bear Canyon Lake Summer Fishing Report

AZ Fishing Scout — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 17:39:28 +0000

Bear Canyon Lake, like Chevelon Lake, is a hike-in lake. There is a short but steep trail that’s winds down to the water. There is nice shore access for the shore fisherman but Bear Canyon Lake is best experienced with a float tube, inflatable or canoe. You can use an electric motor but not gas motors.

The fishing is fair to good out at Bear Canyon Lake. You best shot at a catch is at first and last light. Just about anything used to catch trout works here, from salmon eggs, to z-rays and power bait and zug bugs.

Rim Lakes for Great Fishing

AZ Fishing Scout — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:01:41 +0000

The rim lakes include:

These Rim Lakes in particular are sending anglers away with a smile and full limit catch.

Fishing at Bear Canyon Lake is Good

AZ Fishing Scout — Fri, 23 May 2008 18:29:00 +0000

Anglers are catching their limits out at Bear Canyon Lake. It was just stocked last week and fishing is pretty good.

Bear Canyon Lake is a hike-in only lake. The trail down to the lake is short but steep and winding. Keep this in mind for the way back up after a day of fishing.

The lake is best accessed with float tubes and other small carry-in water craft. However, there is good shore fishing access.

Try worms, power bait, salmon eggs. You can also try lures like spinners, z-rays and super dupers. For fly fishing use wooly worms, wooly buggers, peacock ladies, and zug bugs.

For best results try a yellow Rooster Tail, Berkley Gulp or a silver spoon.

This lake is open to electric trolling motors only.

Fall Fishing at Bear Canyon Lake

AZ Fishing Scout — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 05:49:16 +0000

Fishing is fair to good and the lake is nearly full, down only 1 – 1.5 feet.

Walk-in lake. There is a short but very steep hike down to the lake.

But plenty of shoreline for fishing. Try worms, salmon eggs, Power Bait, and spinners. Flies such as wooly worms or buggers are also working.

This lake is open only to electric motors. For a moderate hike go to the north and south side trail. For a difficult hike to the west side trail.

Bear Canyon Lake Game Fishing

AZ Fishing Scout — Fri, 27 Oct 2006 05:55:58 +0000

Bear Canyon Lake is one of the wildest lakes in the area with a wide variety of trout – Arctic grayling, brook, cutthroat and rainbow.

Bear Canyon Lake is a small I-shaped lake just off Forest Road 89. It has a rocky shoreline and doesn’t have a boat ramp.

Bear Canyon Lake is a great lake for a true wild fishing adventure.

Woods Canyon Lake Loop

AZ Fishing Scout — Thu, 27 Jul 2006 05:05:52 +0000

Woods Canyon Lake Loop includes 7 lakes over a 58 mile scenic drive along the Mogollon Rim. Take Forest Road 300 to Forest Road 115 and Ohaco Lookout. From there, take Forest Road 56 to the Forest Road 225 junction and proceed on 225 to Forest Road 34, then Forest Road 100. Turn left to Forest Road 169, then right to Forest Road 300 again. This route provides several scenic vistas to enjoy.

The 7 lakes include:

Woods Canyon Lake
Willow Springs Lake
Black Canyon Lake
Bear Canyon Lake
Chevelon Lake
Knoll Lake
Blue Ridge Reservoir

With these 7 lakes along Woods Canyon Loop you can enjoy hiking, camping, fishing, wildlife viewing and more.

Sport fishing is a popular activity at any one of these lakes. Several species of fish are available including, rainbow, brook and brown trout as well as largemouth, small mouth and striped bass.

Whatever your favorite outdoor activity, the Woods Canyon Lake Loop has it to offer.