Woods Canyon Lake

Infobox lake
lake_name = Woods Canyon Lake
image_lake = Woodscynlake.jpg
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location = Arizona
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type = reservoir
inflow = Chevelon Creek
outflow = Chevelon Creek
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basin_countries = United States
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depth = convert|25|ft|abbr=on
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Woods Canyon Lake is a small lake located in northern Arizona, about convert|30|mi|abbr=on east of the city of Payson. It is one in a series of small, canyon-bound lakes located on the Mogollon Rim, collectively referred to as the "Rim Lakes". It is among the more developed and accessible of the Rim Lakes. It is also the first reservoir on Chevelon Creek, upstream from Chevelon Canyon Lake.

Woods Canyon Lake is small and moderately deep, having an average depth of convert|25|ft|abbr=on|lk=off and a surface area of convert|55|acre|abbr=on|lk=off. The long, narrow lake is formed by an earthen dam impounding the Chevelon Creek in Woods Canyon. It was created primarily for recreational purposes.

The lake is accessed via paved forest roads that are open most of the year, although access may be restricted due to snow during winter months from December to April. [cite web|url=http://www.azgfd.gov/h_f/documents/WoodsCanyonLakeGeneralDescriptionFoyer.pdf|title=Woods Canyon Lake|accessdate=2008-05-17|format=PDF|publisher=Arizona Game and Fish Department] During the summer months the lake is regularly stocked with rainbow trout, and brown trout can also be found in the lake. [cite web|url=http://www.azgfd.gov/h_f/where_fish_mogollon.shtml|title=Mogollon Rim|accessdate=2008-05-27|publisher=Arizona Game and Fish Department]

The lake is well developed, having numerous maintained campsites, facilites for recreational vehicles, and access for boats on the lake. [cite web|url=http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/asnf/recreation/campgrounds/devcamp/devcamp_chevlake.shtml|title=Chevelon Canyon Lake|accessdate=2008-05-27|publisher=United States Forest Service] Further amenities are available at the nearby settlement of Forest Lakes. The facilities are maintained by Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest division of the USDA Forest Service.

Boating Facility Features

*Paved Access
*Boats to Rent
*Licenses for Sale
*Groceries
*Gas and Oil
*Tackle and Equipment
*Single Electric Motor Only
*Launching Area
*Parking Area
*Tables
*Drinking Water
*Restrooms
*Trailer Spaces
*Camping Allowed

Fish Species

*Rainbow Trout

pecial Notes

Statewide fishing regulations apply and a trout stamp is required. The daily bag limit is six trout; three for unlicensed anglers under the age of 14. Boat motors are restricted to electric motors only.

External Links

* [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/outdoor_recreation/BoatingLocationsMap.shtml Arizona Boating Locations Facilities Map]
* [http://www.azgfd.gov/h_f/edits/lake_levels.shtml Arizona Lake Levels]
* [http://www.azgfd.gov/video/WoodsCanyonLake.shtml Video of Woods Canyon Lake]

References