Reservoir

Near Springerville-Eagar

Carnero Lake

A high-country fishing lake included in Arizona Game and Fish Department fisheries management planning.

Lake and Fishing Details
  • Elevation & Size: 9,033 feet above sea level; about 65 acres with a maximum depth of 10 feet.
  • Fish Species: Rainbow trout and Tiger trout.
  • Regulations: Artificial lures and flies only (barbless hooks, catch-and-release style rules often apply depending on current Arizona Game and Fish Department management).
  • Best Methods: Float tubes or small electric-powered watercraft work best due to heavy shoreline weeds

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Plan before you go

Access: Public

Access and management

Managing agency
Arizona Game and Fish Department, USDA Forest Service — Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests
Road access
Dirt
Accessibility
Not Available

At a glance

Elevation: 9033 feet

Fishing: Yes

Access season: Unknown or verify before travel

Physical characteristics

Surface area
65
Maximum depth
10

Overview

Carnero Lake is part of the eastern Arizona high-country fishery network. Detailed access, facility, and current-condition information still needs an authoritative field-level review.

Activities

Fishing

Fishing

Fish species: Rainbow Trout

Fishing experiences: Shore fishing

Fishing conditions

Fishing conditions
Moderate
Shore fishing
Moderate
Boat fishing
Moderate
Fly fishing
Moderately Challenging
Wade fishing
Moderate
Fishing permits

AZ Fish and Game Fishing License

Boating and paddling

Amenities and accessibility

Restrooms
Not Available
Potable water
Not Available
Picnic tables
Not Available
Ramadas / shelters
Not Available
Fire rings
Not Available
Trash service
Not Available
Marina
Not Available
Boat dock
Not Available
Boat rentals
Not Available
Fish-cleaning station
Not Available
Swimming beach
Not Available
Lifeguard
Not Available
On-site camping
Not Available
Nearby camping
Available
Showers
Not Available
Cell service
Not Available
Emergency services
Not Available
Accessibility features
Not Available

Directions and map

Open map

Permits, regulations, and managing agency

Official information
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