- Scott Reservoir
Infobox lake
lake_name = Scott Reservoir
image_lake = ScottReservoir01.jpg
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type =Reservoir
location =Arizona
coords = coord|34|10|27.03|N|109|57|29.57|W|region:US-AZ_type:waterbody|display=inline,title
basin_countries =United States
area = convert|80|acre|abbr=on|lk=on
depth = convert|10|ft|abbr=on
elevation = convert|6720|ft|abbr=on|lk=offBuilt in 1928, Scott Reservoir is an irrigation impoundment on Porter Creek near Pinetop-Lakeside. The least developed of the "in town" lakes, trees surround Scott Reservoir, giving it a secluded feel. Locals know you can catch big catfish at Scott Reservoir in the fall.
Location
Scott Reservoir lies just outside the town limits on the
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest s. To get there, drive convert|1.4|mi|km north on Porter Mountain Road from Highway 260, then make a right turn across from the Chuck Wagon Steak House. The lake is convert|0.7|mi|km from Porter Mountain Road.Description
Scott Reservoir has 80 acres with an average depth of convert|10|ft|m, and lies at convert|6720|ft|m. It is usually somewhat turbid, which helps control algae blooms and aquatic weeds. This, coupled with a good perennial stream flowing in, means there are no real water quality problems. The lake is stocked with catchable-sized
rainbow trout in spring, early summer and fall, and occasionally stocked withchannel catfish . There are a fewlargemouth bass .Boating Facility Features
* Boats To Rent
* Single Electric Motor
* Launching Area
* Boat Trailer Parking
* Trailer Spaces
*Camping Allowed
* Gravel AccessAmenities
There is a boat ramp with barrier-free restrooms nearby. Along the road into the lake is a 15-site campground. Each site has a fire ring and picnic table, but there are no other amenities. A campground host is present during summer months. Camping is free, but there is a five-day stay limit. Additional camping is available nearby at the Lakeside Campground, located on Highway 260 about ¼-mile west of Porter Mountain Rd. This campground has 82 sites, vault toilets, potable water and firewood for sale. You can make reservations for a site at Lakeside Campground by visiting [http://www.reserveusa.com www.reserveusa.com] on the web, or by calling (877) 444-6777.
Fish Species
* Rainbow
* Largemouth Bass
* Sunfish
* Catfish (Channel)Fishing Techniques
Fish for trout in spring and early summer using a boat or float tube at the upper end of the lake where fish tend to congregate. Troll spinners or fish with
night crawlers off the bottom. For stocked trout, try night crawlers or Power Bait. For catfish in the summer, try chicken liver or water dogs. Catch large catfish in the fall using waterdogs. Bass fishing is slow to average at this lake.pecial Notes
Statewide fishing regulations apply and a trout stamp is required for anglers fishing for trout. The daily bag limit is six trout, six bass and 25 catfish for licensed anglers. Trout bag limits are halved for unlicensed anglers under the age of 14. Only electric boat motors are allowed on this lake.
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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