Concho Lake
| Concho Lake | |
|---|---|
| Location | Apache County, Arizona |
| Coordinates | 34°26′35.37″N 109°37′40.57″W / 34.4431583°N 109.6279361°W |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 60 acres (24 ha) |
| Average depth | 6 ft (1.8 m) |
| Surface elevation | 6,300 ft (1,900 m) |
Location
Concho Lake is located in the eastern Arizona grasslands at 6,300 feet (1,900 m). It’s an irrigation reservoir situated in the town of Concho, on the east side of State Highway 61. Much of the surrounding land is privately owned; the rest is owned by the Bureau of Land Management, but is managed for sport fisheries and wildlife resources by the Arizona Game and Fish.
Description
Concho Lake is a small, shallow, weedy lake. It has 80 acres with a maximum depth of 16 feet (4.9 m) and an average depth of 8 feet (2.4 m). A small watershed and nearby spring feed the lake. Following current management plans, the Arizona Game and Fish stocks catchable-sized rainbow trout during spring months. Green sunfish and an occasional largemouth bass also occur at this lake. The lake gets drawn down considerably in the summer for irrigation.
Boating Facility Features
- Licenses For Sale
- Groceries
- Gas and Oil
- Tackle and Equipment
- Restaurants
- Lodging
- Swimming
- 10 hp (7.5 kW) Single Motor
- Launching Area
- Boat Trailer Parking
- Tables
- Restrooms
- Trailer Spaces
- Paved Access
Amenities
There is a boat ramp, dirt parking, picnic benches and a restroom here. Overnight camping is not allowed. The nearest lodging and dining is in St. Johns, 16 miles (26 km) to the east.
Fish Species
Fishing Techniques
To try your luck at trout, float a night crawler a couple of feet from the bottom or suspend it under a bobber. Also try trolling flies or small lures from a boat.
Special Notes
Statewide fishing regulations apply and a trout stamp is required. The daily bag limit is six trout; three for unlicensed anglers under the age of 14. Boat motors are restricted to either electric or 10 hp (7.5 kW) gas motors or less.
External links
- Arizona Boating Locations Facilities Map
- Arizona Fishing Locations Map
- Where to Fish in Arizona Species Information
- Arizona Lake Levels
- ConchoLakeAZ.com (Local Information/News)
References
- Arizona Fishin' Holes, Phoenix, AZ: Arizona Game and Fish Department, 2007
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