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Ashurst Lake
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There are a number of reasons to visit Ashurst Lake. First, since it's regularly stocked with rainbow and brook trout, it's an excellent place to fish. It's a good place to paddle your canoe, too, or to windsurf or enjoy any of a number of other water sports. A paved road to the lake and a gravel one around it provides a good place to ride your mountain bike. The setting's not bad either. The San Francisco Peaks stand picture perfect on the horizon. Ashurst Lake is medium-sized, as northern Arizona lakes go, but it has a reputation for holding water even through long dry spells. That's especially important here, where periods of low precipitation can last long enough to dry up less resilient bodies of water. There's a convenient campground nearby, where you can pitch your tent or park your camper in the shade of a gnarly and set out your lawn chair within casting distance of the lake. And if you don't catch any lunkers, you can always enjoy the peace and quiet and the bragging-size scenery.
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The Basics |
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Location: |
23 miles southeast of Flagstaff on paved roads |
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| Elevation: |
7,000 feet |
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Early May to mid October |
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Boat Ramp
Campground
Drinking Water
Stocked Fish
Toilets
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| Activities: |
Boating
Fishing
Wind Surfing
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| Fish Types: |
Brook Trout
Rainbow Trout
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Some More Things to Know |
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Free camping with no facilities after the campground closes.
Camping fees are $16 per night, up to eight people with one vehicle. Second vehicle per night: $8.00 additional.
Water not available during winter months Boat motors limited to 10 horsepower or less.
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Directions |
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Drive south 19 miles from Flagstaff on Forest Highway 3 (Lake Mary Road) then east about 4 miles on FR 82E.
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Guides & Outfitters |
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 We offer guided fishing trips on the majestic desert lakes surrounding Phoenix and Scottsdale, such as Lake Pleasant, Saguaro, Canyon, and Bartlett. We also offer guided fly fishing tours for Rainbow, Brown, and Apache trout to the gorgeous lakes and streams of Sedona, the Mogollan Rim, and the White Mountains. |
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