So grab your favorite fly fishing rod and reel and head out to granite basin.
Can you eat fish out of granite basin lake az.
How much does admission cost.
Be sure and check out the arizona game and fish s website for stocking information and a fishing report.
The lake is stocked regularly with rainbow trout by arizona game and fish.
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What can i see do at watson lake.
It is convenient to granite basin lake granite mountain wilderness and five day use sites with picnic facilities and trail access.
If you fish granite basin lake and are having luck please e mail me at email protected so i can share your successes with others.
There is a 5 00 admission charge for most areas of the lake.
After major redevelopment coconino county and the city of williams reopened cataract lake county park in williams on april 13 2013.
Be sure to plan enough time to visit some of the small towns maybe do some shopping and for sure include a side trip to granite basin lake.
It is not stocked with fish.
Granite basin lake is man made and about 5 surface acres.
If you eat a lot of fish one week you can.
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There are two boat launches at the lake as well as canoe and kayak rentals available.
This site closes following especially heavy snow and when the roads are too icy.
The warming temperatures have increased the bite for largemouth and bluegill.
If you fish granite basin lake and are having luck please e mail me at email protected so i can share your successes with others.
Contact the prescott national forest directly at 928 443 8000.
No matter where you live this drive is worth taking.
The watson woods riparian preserve is located nearby and boasts hundreds of bird species including eagles and pelicans.
Fresh caught fish from arizona s lakes rivers and streams can be an important part of a healthy diet.
Arizona fish report granite basin lake fish report for 12 16 2016.
Who can i call if i have more questions.
It is also endorsed by the audobon society.
Granite basin lake is a reservoir located just 5 miles from williamson in yavapai county in the state of arizona united states near granite basin summer homes az.
The warming temperatures have increased the bite for largemouth and bluegill.
Granite basin recreation area brochure 1 54 mb note.
Whether you re spinning baitcasting or fly fishing your chances of getting a bite here are good.
Fish contain high quality protein and other essential nutrients are low in saturated fat and contain omega 3 fatty acids.
Granite basin lake fishing report granite basin.
Although fishing is usually rated as only fair to poor the patient angler can often catch bluegill largemouth bass or catfish.
Granite basin lake is open for day use only year round.
A single campsite is 18 00 per night or 36 00 for a double.
Carp catfish crappie and largemouth bass can all be found in the lake.
