- Lyman Reservoir
Infobox lake
lake_name = Lyman Reservoir
image_lake = LymanLake01a.jpg
caption_lake =
image_bathymetry =
caption_bathymetry =
type =Reservoir
location =Apache County, Arizona
coords = coord|34|21|30.96|N|109|21|55.04|W|region:US-AZ_type:waterbody|display=inline,title
basin_countries = United States
area = convert|1400|acre|abbr=on|lk=on
depth = convert|22|ft|abbr=on
elevation = convert|5980|ft|abbr=on|lk=offThe Lyman Reservoir is the largest lake in the region with great amenities and no boat motor restrictions. Lyman Lake State Park, is located in and administered by the
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest , attracts anglers, as well as campers and water skiers year-round.Location
Lyman Reservoir is located adjacent to Highway 180/191, convert|11|mi|km south of St. Johns and convert|17|mi|km north of Springerville.
Description
An irrigation impoundment on the
Little Colorado River , Lyman Reservoir consists of convert|1500|acre|km2 situated at convert|5978|ft|m. The lake lies entirely within Lyman Lake State Park. Water levels fluctuate, but when full, the average depth is convert|22|ft|m, with a maximum depth of convert|57|ft|m. Lyman Reservoir is a warm water reservoir containinglargemouth bass ,channel catfish , green sunfish, carp and a few walleye.Amenities
The State Parks and Recreation Department maintains year-round visitor amenities that include 23 tent camping sites, 38 RV sites with water, sewer and electric hookups, four cabins and four yurts (tent-like structures). There is a boat ramp, fish-cleaning station, picnic tables, shade ramadas, handicap-accessible restrooms, showers, drinking water and a dump station. Fees are $19 per night for a site with hookups, $12 per night for tent camping and $5 per vehicle for day users. Cabins and yurts are $50 and $35 per night, respectively. A well-stocked convenience store, which sells bait, tackle, ice and firewood, is open from early April until the end of September. In the summer, there are interpretive tours of nearby petroglyphs.
Boating Facility Features
* Motors To Rent
* Licenses For Sale
* Groceries
* Gas and Oil
* Tackle and Equipment
* Swimming
* Tables
* Drinking Water
* Restrooms
* Trailer Spaces
* Electricity
*Camping Allowed
* Paved AccessFish species
* Rainbow
* Largemouth Bass
* Sunfish
* Catfish (Channel)
*Walleye 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]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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