Stoneman Lake

Infobox lake
lake_name = Stoneman Lake
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location = Arizona
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type = crater lake (possible)
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basin_countries = United States
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Stoneman Lake is a small lake located in northern Arizona, about convert|30|mi|abbr=on south of the city of Flagstaff. Like the nearby Mormon Lake, it is one of the few natural lakes in Arizona.

Stoneman Lake is small and shallow, with an average surface area of less than convert|100|acre|abbr=on and depth of less than convert|10|ft|abbr=on. As such, it is subject to considerable fluctuations due to local rainfall and snowmelt conditions, and may even dry up completely.cite web|url=http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/coconino/recreation/red_rock/stoneman-boat.shtml|title=Stoneman Lake|accessdate=2008-05-27|publisher=United States Forest Service] Due to the lake intermittently drying up, the availability of fish in the lake is unreliable. Nevertheless, in wet years northern pike and yellow perch are stocked here, and the lake is the location of the state record yellow perch caught in 1984. [cite web|url=http://www.azgfd.gov/h_f/state_records.shtml|title=Arizona State Fish Records|accessdate=2008-05-27|publisher=Arizona Game and Fish Department] Recreational activities are generally limited to boating, wildlife viewing and camping.

Of particular interest to geologists and of some minor debate is the origin of the lake. The lake fills a nearly circular basin in a region with some historical volcanic activity, leading to the possibility that the lake is either a crater lake or a filled in sinkhole. Evidence exists to support both conclusions.

Boating Facility Features

* Paved and Gravel Access
* Primitive Launch Area (1 lane)
* Parking Area with 8 Trailer Spaces
* Restrooms
* Camping Allowed

External links

* [http://www.azgfd.gov/outdoor_recreation/BoatingLocationsMap.shtml Arizona Boating Locations Facilities Map]
* [http://www.azgfd.gov/h_f/FishingLocationsMap.shtml Arizona Fishing Locations Map]
* [http://www.azgfd.gov/h_f/where_fish.shtml Where to Fish in Arizona Species Information]
* [http://www.azgfd.gov/h_f/edits/lake_levels.shtml Arizona Lake Levels]
* [http://www.azgfd.gov/video/StonemanLake.shtml Video of Stoneman Lake]

References

*Citation |first=Information and Education Division|title=Arizona Fishin' Holes|place=Phoenix, AZ|publisher=Arizona Game and Fish Department|year=2007

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