Lyman Lake

A large Little Colorado River reservoir and Arizona state park near St. Johns, offering boating, fishing, swimming, camping, and shoreline recreation.

Photo by Anthony Contreras

Plan before you go

Access: Public

Permit: Varies

Operational alerts, low-water access, harmful-algal-bloom notices, drinking-water status, fees, and ramp availability require a fresh check before publication.

Access and management

Managing agency
Arizona State Parks and Trails
Jurisdiction
State
Entrance fee
Fee Required

At a glance

Fishing: Yes

Boating: Allowed

Access season: Year-round

Physical characteristics

Surface area
1,500 Acres
Water source
Little Colorado River
Waterbody status
Reservoir

Overview

Lyman Lake is a reservoir on the Little Colorado River in Apache County and the focus of Lyman Lake State Park. It is a regional destination for boating, skiing, fishing, swimming, camping, cabins, hiking, and day use. This is the only lake in the Arizona White Mountain region with no limits on boat horsepower.

Fishing

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Fishing conditions

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

Boating and paddling

Boating: Allowed

Motorized boats: Allowed

Amenities and accessibility

Restrooms
Available
Boat ramp
Seasonal
On-site camping
Available
Showers
Available

Directions and map

Permits, regulations, and managing agency

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