- Ashurst Lake
Infobox lake
lake_name = Ashurst Lake
image_lake = AshurstMain.jpg
caption_lake =
image_bathymetry =
caption_bathymetry =
location =Arizona
coords = coord|35|1|14.9|N|111|24|27.3|W|region:US-AZ_type:waterbody|display=inline,title
type = natural
inflow = Ashurst Run
outflow =evaporation
catchment =
basin_countries =United States
length =
width =
area = convert|229|acre|abbr=on
depth = convert|12|ft|abbr=on
max-depth =
volume =
residence_time =
shore =
elevation = convert|7113|ft|abbr=on
islands =
cities =Ashurst Lake is a small
lake located on the Anderson Mesa convert|20|mi southeast of Flagstaff. It is one of the few natural lakes in the state ofArizona , the bulk of which reside in the area.Unlike similarly sized lakes in the
North Central Arizona region, Ashurst is fed by more reliable springs and has a reputation for retaining water even during long dry periods. [cite web|url=http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/coconino/recreation/mormon_lake/ashurst-boat.shtml|title=Ashurst Lake|publisher=United States Forest Service |accessdate=2008-06-12] The lake is regularly stocked withrainbow trout and thus is a common destination for local anglers.Boating Facility Features
These facilities are maintained under the authority of the
Coconino National Forest .
* Paved Access ( "Forest Service groung up the road end of last season '07", now gravel road.)
* Single Motor or Less
* Launching area (main ramp: 2 lanes; unimproved ramp: 1 lane)
* Parking Areas with 12 Trailer Spaces (main ramp) and 3 Trailer Spaces (unimproved ramp)
* Tables
* Restrooms
* Camping allowedFish Species
*
Rainbow Trout
* Catfish (Channel)
*Northern Pike 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/AshurstLake.shtml Video of Ashurst 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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