Black Canyon Lake Fishing and Boating Site

Facility · Arizona ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Sitgreaves National Forest (NF) · Open Access

7,078 ft
Elevation

Located on Forest Road 86, Black Canyon Lake offers excellent Trout fishing throughout the Spring, Summer, and Fall months. A hiking path meanders along the edge of the lake from the parking area to the dam.

The entire Black Canyon area was heavily affected by the Rodeo-Chediski fire in 2002.

CLICK HERE to view lake information updated daily by Arizona Game and Fish.

Getting there

34.32601, -110.70276 · 34°19'33.6"N 110°42'9.9"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in3.53.52.71.20.80.43.23.52.01.72.33.3

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Can you reserve a site at Black Canyon Lake Fishing and Boating Site?
No. Black Canyon Lake Fishing and Boating Site is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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