Fishermen will find a variety of fish including largemouth bass, sunfish, rainbow trout, smallmouth bass, northern pike, catfish, crappie and walleye here. Dirty water from the winds didnt help fishing but the storms have passed fishing has resumed to its previous level, great. Trout produced and stocked by the arizona game and fish. The tiny town of adair has long since been covered by the lake, but it was adair who was responsible for the name fool hollow.
Ice fishing holes cannot exceed 8 inches in diameter. March 17, 18,19, 2017 every outdoor sports and recreation enthusiast will appreciate the reno boat and recreation expo. Last day of the 2019 season for the marina today october 27th,2019 is the last day of. There have been no major changes in road conditions in the white mountains region all of the. Bassin fools bass fishing bassin fools youtube channel. Fool hollow lake provides great yearround trout fishing however, as many of the fish elude anglers and predatory species within the lake to older, and much larger. Elsewhere, try becker lake for big trout that must. There are 92 sites with electric and water hookups 30 amp and 50 amp. Fool hollow lake was created by construction of a dam at the confluence of show read more.
Up at the nw angle, walleye fishing excellent on wind blown shore lines. Fishing for crappie is typically the best in the spring along the dam and western shoreline. Updated 0522 2017 1 8 15 22 29 5 12 19 26 3 10 17 24 31 7 14 21 28 4 11 18 25 stocked waters by fishing area show low, pinetop area fools hollow lake x x x x x x x x rainbow lake x x scott reservoir x x x x show low lake x. Little oak, oak, flag island flats all holding fish. In august 2017, we stayed in our at fool hollow lake recreation area in show low, az. The lake is operated by the arizona state parks department, and consists of 150 acres, with an average depth of 23 feet together with a variety of fish species. Lake of the woods mn fishing report, july 3rd, 2017 lake.
One note it the lake has recently turned over and there is a fair bit of debrisalgaedetritus floating and that mixed with a st load of pine pollen in some areas the surface of the lake is just yellow. Johnny hits fools hollow lake in the highcountry of arizona to see if winter has truly set in. Lake of the woods mn fishing report, july 3rd, 2017. Lake of the woods mn fishing report, july 3rd, 2017 good numbers of nice walleyes and sauger this week. This hiddengem arizona park is fun for boaters, anglers, campers.
The locals joked that only a fool would try and farm the place. Fool hollow lake recreational area is ranked third in the country for one of the most impressive state parks. If an arizona high country getaway is what you need, you can find it right here at fool hollow lake recreation area. Fools hollow lake provides an array of recreational opportunities including camping, picnicking, boating and fishing, and wildlife viewing. The area includes a 150 acre lake that is surrounded by 100 foot tall pinion pine trees and is home to a variety of cool and warm water fishes. Fool hollow lake recreation area in show low, arizona.
For more information, call the park at 9285374126 or for reservations, please call 18885377762. Refurbished a small boat and took it out a few times letting each one of my kids. East lake fishing report 7417 the fly fishers place. Fool hollow lake hookedaz arizona fishing community. Fool hollow lake recreation area in show low is rated 9. The reservoir is part of the brush hollow state wildlife area. The lake is operated by the arizona state parks department, and consists of 150 acres 61 ha, with an average depth of 23 feet 7. On approximately april 22,14 i was at fools hollow lake near showlow, az i was out on the lake around the bend fishing where a storm was starting to roll in from the east as the storm was getting closer i was becoming more uncomfortable so i decided to start heading in. Kayaking at fools hollow lake, labor day 2017, fishing in the rain. Updated 03152017 march april may arizona sport fish news site. Enjoy a picnic at the show low city park or grab your fishing gear and head to fool hollow lake.
During the summer, fishing for catfish, sunfish and bass can be good. Lake 93 stream 100 navajo county, arizona is home to 193 lakes, rivers, and other fishing spots. The road into a1 lake not accessible, park at highway pullout west of entrance and hike into lake. Featuring a fully equipped kitchen and free wifi, this modernized 2bed, 2bath log cabin has everything you need so you can focus on whats important exploring local hotspots with your whole crew. Every couple of weeks until august, catchable rainbow trout are being stocked. Apr 17, 2017 lake fork fishing report for april 17, 2017. To further improve the fish habitats in fish lake well be carrying out several initiatives this season. Add to the excitement with rainbow and lake trout, muskie, crappie, bluegill and. Navajo county fishing spots in arizona fishing works. Before your trip, dont forget to check out the weekly arizona game and fish department fishing report bass fishing. Facility information fool hollow lake recreation area.
Situated in the forest among 100foot pine trees beside a quiet 150acre lake where wildlife roam at a cool 6,300 feet in elevation. Social tolerance, genetic diversity equally important to mexican wolf recovery. Fishing report fishing rules and regulations scheduled trout stockings are subject to change depending on fish availability, accessibility, weather, lakestream. A detailed fishing report for the fools hollow lake will make the difference between a good fishing here and a bad one. Many anglers cut their teeth by fishing for trout with bait, and after experiencing success, graduate to more complex methods of catching these beautiful delicious fish.
Bass fishing is good in show low, rainbow, and fool hollow lakes. Fishing with johnny johnson fools hollow lake, az winter bite. Oct 10, 2016 fool hollow lake, in the white mountains just outside of show low, covers 140 surface acres. Updated 05222017 1 8 15 22 29 5 12 19 26 3 10 17 24 31 7 14 21 28 4 11 18 25 stocked waters by fishing area show low, pinetop area fools hollow lake x x x x x x x x rainbow lake x x scott reservoir x x x x show low lake x. Brush hollow reservoir colorado parks and wildlife. Lets face it, theres a lot we can learn and share from one another like what bait or lure is generating the best results. Show low lake is located adjacent to show low lake road about 1 mile from highway 260. You quickly get lost in the magic of the forest sights and smells, as you hear fish jumpi. Never again will you need to search countless resorces to find accurate information on the fishing grounds. Jigminnow or jigleech and bouncers with spinners with crawlers or minnows still producing a.
Lake fork, texas fishing reports by lake fork guides. Lake vermilion fishing report september 16, 2019 dont blink twice because it seems as though summer will rear its beautiful face for just a bit longer on scenic lake vermilion. Fools hollow lake fishing report near show low, arizona. Evening sighting from a fishing boat on fools hollow lake. Enjoy being in close proximity to bison golf club, white mountain family fun park, hiking trails, and fools hollow lake. The reel deal by nick walter april 12, 2019 the first trout stockings of the springsummer took place this week at fool hollow lake, show low lake, and the greer lakes bunch, tunnel, river. Fool hollow and show low lakes spring fish surveys. About fishing reports for fools hollow lake near show low a detailed fishing report for the fools hollow lake will make the difference between a good fishing here and a bad one. Reservations for rentals any day can be made on the day of arrival by calling 9288929170. Depending on the wind pulling spinners is effective but many. Fool hollow lake campground has 123 campsites and is located in the apachesitgreaves national forest next to the 150acre lake. Known nationwide for its ability to produce trophy smallmouth.
The first trout stockings of the springsummer took place this week at fool hollow lake, show low lake, and the greer lakes bunch, tunnel. Click on any of the pins on the navajo county map or narrow your search by selecting a place type e. In 1885, thomas jefferson adair moved into the area with the intention of farming. Fools hollow offers variety of fish the experts at the big lake store say. To create your own custom outfitting package, call. Great catching from the boys sebastian 7, theodor 5, and elias 10 from. Fallwinter stocking schedule will be available midseptember. Smell the fresh pine scent, watch big fluffy clouds roll through the sky, and feel the cool breeze coming off the gorgeous 150 acre northern arizona lake. Plan your next show low getaway to this 4bedroom, 2. High winds and storms early to the middle of last week made fishing difficult at times.
Sponsored by nichols marine, ranger boats, mercury motors and lake fork trophy lures. Now you can vew the latest catch reports, conditions, trip schedules and book your trip all in one website. An excellent fishery for getting the family into the outdoors and onto sunfish and mudbugs crawdads. Scheduled trout stockings are subject to change depending on. Fool hollow lake is a public lake located in navajo county, arizona, near the city of show low. Motorized access to open for agua fria river at lake pleasant. Now you can vew the latest catch reports, conditions, trip. Lyman lake state park has openwater boating, quiet swimming and fishing coves, hiking trails and tent, rv and cabin camping. Fool hollow lake recreation area show low, az april 2015while it is theoretically possible to drive from albuquerque to my parents place just east of phoenix in one day, the almost 400 mile trip is about twice what i like to drive per day when i. Fool hollow and show low lakes spring fish surveys fish az.
Fishing fool hollow lake recreation area arizona state parks. Remember there are a lot of benefits in hiring a guide especially if you are not familiar with lake fork. This is the arizona fishing report from azcentral sports and the arizona republic. Fool hollow, rainbow, show low and woodland lakes are offering some decent trout fishing. Lake of the woods fishing report lake of the woods. Fool hollow lake recreation area show low 2020 all you. The past couple of weeks of inconsistent, poor weather has dropped water temperatures significantly while altering fishes patterns, however stabilized weather the. Scheduled trout stockings are subject to change depending. You can try fishing nightcrawlers or powerbait on the bottom of the lake to produce fish.
Fool hollow lake, in the white mountains just outside of show low, covers 140 surface acres. This 1,548squarefoot property is perfect for friends and family seeking a getaway complete with a fully equipped kitchen and open living room. Largemouth are common and walleye numbers and quality is increasing. Make sure you look at the map, some spots will require some skill to back into due to the shape of the. It is a 100acre lake that sits at an elevation of 6,500 feet. Top 5 az family camping and fishing spots for august. Fool hollow lake recreation area show low, arizona. Average depth for the impoundment is 23 feet, though it does plummet to as deep as 60 feet. Apr 09, 2017 lake fork fishing report for april 9, 2017. You will find the reports are very beneficial for a lake fork fishing trip.
This show boasts the latest outdoor gear and accessories, adventure and travel, boats, rvs, camp trailers and much more. Bassin fools bass fishing bassin fools youtube channel website. Its an intersting year, or at least an interesting last couple of weeks at east lake. The world record from this water, caught in 1955 11pounds, 15ounces still stands.