Woods Canyon Lake facts for kids
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 Woods Canyon Lake
Location in Arizona
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| Location | Coconino County, Arizona, United States |
| Coordinates | 34°20′22″N 110°57′9″W / 34.33944°N 110.95250°W |
| Type | Reservoir |
| Primary inflows | Runoff |
| Primary outflows | Woods Canyon Creek |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 55 acres (220,000 m2) |
| Average depth | 25 ft (7.6 m) |
| Max. depth | 40 ft (12 m) |
| Surface elevation | 7,505 ft (2,288 m) |
Woods Canyon Lake is a small, beautiful lake in northern Arizona, United States. It's about 30 miles (48 km) east of Payson. This lake is part of a group called the Rim Lakes. These lakes are found in canyons along the Mogollon Rim. Woods Canyon Lake is one of the easiest Rim Lakes to visit. It's also the first lake on Chevelon Creek, located before Chevelon Canyon Lake.
Woods Canyon Lake is not very big, but it is moderately deep. It has an average depth of 25 feet (7.6 m). The lake covers an area of about 55 acres (22 hectares). This long, narrow lake was made by building an earthen dam across Chevelon Creek in Woods Canyon. The main reason it was created was for fun activities like fishing and boating.
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Visiting Woods Canyon Lake
You can reach Woods Canyon Lake by using paved forest roads. These roads are usually open for most of the year. However, sometimes they might close because of snow during the winter months. This can happen from December to April.
Fun Activities at the Lake
Woods Canyon Lake is a great place for outdoor fun. It has many well-kept campsites where you can stay. There are also places for recreational vehicles (RVs). You can easily get your boat onto the lake too. The Forest Service, which is part of the USDA, takes care of these facilities.
Fish Species in Woods Canyon Lake
Woods Canyon Lake is a popular spot for fishing. The lake is regularly stocked with fish. This means new fish are added often.
Types of Fish You Can Catch
From April through September, the lake gets new rainbow trout and tiger trout. These are popular fish for anglers. There is also a very small group of brown trout that live and reproduce in the lake naturally.
Other Aquatic Life
Besides trout, you might find other creatures in the lake. There are many green sunfish, which were brought into the lake by people. You can also find fathead minnows, crayfish, and bluegills. Sometimes, golden shiners might also be present in the lake.
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Woods Canyon Lake
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Woods Canyon Lake store
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Kayaks, canoes, and trolling boats at Woods Canyon Lake
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Inner tubing at Woods Canyon Lake
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Woods Canyon Lake campground
