Crescent Lake
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20-Jan-24
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: CRESCENT LAKE: A lot of grass growth , Try Power Bait, worms and salmon eggs. Fly Fisherman try wooly and dry flies. Spin fisherman try Rooster tails, Mepps and Z Rays. Crescent is open to electric trolling motors and up to 10 hp. gas motors. This lake has easy boat and shore fishing access. The fishing pier at the north end of the lake has been moved to the south boat ramp area. The boat dock at the west end boat ramp has been installed. Check for road closures US Forest Service Reported by: Arizona F& G |
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About: -
130
acres, Elev. 8,900 ft. 41 miles southeast of Pinetop using Arizona 260 and
273. The road from 260 to Crescent Lake is continually being improved.
Surrounded by forests and rolling meadows, Crescent Lake is known for its
brookies and rainbow. If the wind stays down, it can be a good fly fishing
lake. Boat rentals and small marina available: additional facilities at
nearby Big Lake.
- Access: Gravel
- Boating: Boats to rent, Motors to rent,
8hp single (or less) motor, launching area
- Amenities: Parking area, restrooms,
drinking water, trailer spaces,
- Winter freeze: yes
- Live Bait Fish prohibited
- Nearest Town: Springerville - restaurants,
lodging, airfield, fuel for planes
- Note: Campground nearby.
ACCESS: Highway 261 is open from Eager. Highway 273 will be closed for the year for road construction. State Highway 273 from Crescent Lake to Winn Campground is open 7 days a week until mid-May. Starting in mid-May, State Highway 273 from Crescent Lake to Winn Campground will be closed from 6 a.m. Mondays through 6 p.m. Thursdays, but will be open on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Winn Campground will only be open on Memorial Day, 4th of July, and Labor Day weekends.
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Crescent is open to electric trolling motors and up to 10 hp. gas motors. This lake has easy boat and shore fishing access. The fishing pier at the north end of the lake has been moved to the south boat ramp area. The boat dock at the west end boat ramp has been installed.
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