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Hunting and Fishing in Arizona
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Alamo Lake State Park
An oasis for anglers and nature lovers, Alamo Lake offers
classic Sonoran Desert scenery and the promise of uncrowded
views. Principally a flood control reservoir, the park is
located on the Bill Williams River about 30 miles before it
enters the Colorado River. Although its water level fluctuates
sharply, the lake teems with large-mouth bass and catfish. Its
upgraded campground features developed sites and a well stocked
marina store with boat rentals. An abundance of outdoor
activities include wildlife watching and hiking against a
backdrop of the picturesque Rawhide and Buckskin mountains.
Wildlife include, quail, deer, coyote, bald eagles, and the
area's trademark...wild burros. Access is via 38 miles of paved
road. Turn north at Wenden off U.S. Route 60. Restrooms/Showers
(Handicapped Accessible) ,Electric Hookup , Waste Disposal,
Group Use Area, Fishing, Boating ,Boat Ramp ,Picnic Area ,
Ramadas | Store , Boat Rentals. For information call:
(520)669-2088
Buckskin Mountain State Park
This state park scenically located between the Buckskin
Mountains and the Colorado River attracts both nature lovers and
water enthusiasts. Hikers are enticed to explore the area via
three developed trails that ascend steep bluffs to panoramic
overlooks. The river draws pleasure boaters, water skiers, and
swimmers to this 400-foot-elevation recreation area. Anglers vie
for largemouth bass, crappie, channel catfish, and bluegill.
Buckskin Mountain State Park and its associated River Island
Unit are approximately 11 miles north of Parker off State Route
95. Facilities: Restrooms (Handicapped Accessible) , Showers ,
Electric Hookup, Waste Disposal, Fishing ,Boating, Boat Ramp ,
Picnic Area , Hiking Trails , Gas Docks , Store , Boat Rentals.
For information call: (520)667-3231
Lake Havasu State Park
There are two distinct units at this water lovers' paradise,
Windsor Beach and Cattail Cove. Windsor Beach is a wonderfully
developed area in Lake Havasu City just north of the famed
London Bridge. (London Bridge was dismantled at its original
site in England and rebuilt in Arizona by developer Robert
McCulloch in 1971.) Windsor Beach is popular for day use,
camping, and launching all varieties of watercraft. Facilities:
Restrooms/Showers (Handicapped Accessible) ,Waste Disposal
,Group Use Area ,Fishing ,Boating ,Boat Ramp ,Picnic Area
,Hiking Trails, Ramadas . For information call: (520)855-2784
Patagonia Lake State Park
At two and a half miles long and 250 surface acres, Patagonia
Lake is popular for a variety of recreational activities,
including water skiing, fishing, camping, picnicking, and
hiking. Created by the damming of Sonoita Creek, the lake is
filled with bass, crappie, bluegill, and catfish, and is stocked
with rainbow trout during the winter. For anglers' sake, half of
the lake is designated a no wake area. A level fishing pad is
provided for wheelchair access. Because the lake attracts a
multitude of water lovers during summer months, water skiing and
jet skiing are prohibited on weekends and holidays from May 1
through October 1. Camping ranges from undeveloped spots to
sites with water and electric hookups. Park conveniences include
picnic ramadas, a swimming beach, and a marina store with boat
rentals. Entry to the park is from State Route 82 between
Patagonia and Nogales. For information call: (520)287-6965
Arizona Hunting
For information on hunting big and small game in Arizona contact
the Arizona Game and Fish Department at (602)942-3000
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