Bear Canyon Lake
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20-Jan-24
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: BEAR CANYON LAKE: Bear Canyon currently has Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Tiger Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Sunfish, Catfish. Try nymphs under an indicator, small gold lures, or Power Bait to attract hungry trout. Spin fisherman try Rooster tails, Mepps and Z Rays. Green Sunfish were illegally introduced to this lake. Anglers are encouraged to remove any sunfish caught. Check for road closures US Forest Service Reported by: Arizona F&G |
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About: -
Bear Canyon Lake is a popular 60 acre fishing and hiking spot. Artificial lures
required for fishing. Catch trophy size Rainbow Trout & German Brown. Located 44
miles east of Payson along the Mongolian Rim.
Location: Travel east on SR 260 to Woods Canyon Lake turnoff. Turn left
onto FR 300, stay on FR 300 to junction FR 34. Turn left, continue on FR 300 for
approximately 2 miles to junction FR 84. Turn right, travel approximately 2.6
miles then turn left and travel through gravel pit to forest gate and
ramp.
Ramp/Access: Unimproved, rocky shoreline, no ramp. Gradual slope. No public
facilities. FR 300 all weather road. FR 84 primitive dirt road, maybe impassible
during bad weather.
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- Rainbow Trout
- Arctic Grayling
- Brown Trout
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The lake is open to electric trolling motors only.
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