Near Alpine

Hulsey Lake

A small man-made Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest lake north of Alpine, suited to fishing and carry-in small-watercraft recreation.

Plan before you go

Access: Public

Access and management

Managing agency
USDA Forest Service — Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests
Jurisdiction
Federal
Parking
Available

At a glance

Fishing: Yes

Boating: Restricted

Access season: Year-round

Physical characteristics

Surface area
5 Acres
Waterbody status
Impounded

Overview

Hulsey Lake is a small man-made lake in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests north of Alpine. Access follows Forest Road 8056, with a short carry from the parking area to the water.

Fishing

Fish species: Rainbow Trout

Fishing conditions

Fishing conditions
Easy
Shore fishing
Easy
Boat fishing
Easy
Fly fishing
Easy
Wade fishing
Easy

Boating and paddling

Boating: Restricted

Motorized boats: Restricted

Restrictions: Single electric motor only.

No developed launch; carry watercraft a few hundred feet from the parking area.

USFS identifies canoe, float-tube, and hand-propelled use.

Amenities and accessibility

Restrooms
Available
Boat ramp
Not Available

Directions and map

From the Alpine area, use US 180/191 and Forest Road 8056. Verify current forest-road conditions before travel.

Permits, regulations, and managing agency

Current conditions

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