Lyman Reservoir

The Lyman Reservoir is the largest lake in the region. Lyman Lake State Park, is located in and administered by the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, attracts anglers, as well as campers and water skiers year-round.

Lyman Reservoir
Lyman Reservoir is located in Arizona
Lyman Reservoir
Lyman Reservoir
LocationApache County, Arizona
Coordinates34°21′30.96″N 109°21′55.04″W
TypeReservoir
Basin countriesUnited States
Surface area1,400 acres (570 ha)
Average depth22 ft (6.7 m)
Surface elevation5,980 ft (1,820 m)

History

Lyman Lake State Park was officially dedicated on July 1, 1961, making it Arizona's first recreational State Park.[1] The run-offs from nearby Mount Baldy and Escudilla Mountain, the second and third tallest mountains in Arizona respectively, feed into Lyman Lake Reservoir.[2]

Location

Lyman Reservoir is located 17 miles (27 km) north of Springerville.

Description

An irrigation impoundment on the Little Colorado River, Lyman Reservoir consists of 1,400 acres (570 ha) situated at 5,980 feet (1,820 m). The lake lies entirely within Lyman Lake State Park. The weather is ideal in the spring, summer, and fall months with average temperatures ranging from eighty to ninety degrees. A few of many leisurely activities in the park include hiking, boating, swimming, fishing.[3] Water levels fluctuate, but when full, the average depth is 22 feet (6.7 m), with a maximum depth of 57 feet (17 m). Lyman Reservoir is a warm water reservoir containing largemouth bass, channel catfish, crappie, carp and a few walleye.

Amenities
The floating dock

The State Parks and Recreation Department maintains year-round visitor amenities. Due to the vast size of Lyman Lake, there are no restrictions on boat sizes. A wide variety of watercraft are also authorized in the park such as canoes, kayaks, and jet skis.[4] The park consists of 56 campsites.[5]

References
  1. "Park History | Lyman Lake State Park". azstateparks.com. Retrieved 2019-05-10.
  2. "Lyman Lake State Park in Arizona | USA". azstateparks.com. Retrieved 2019-05-10.
  3. "Arizona White Mountains, Lyman Lake State Park." www.wmonline.com. Retrieved 2019-05-10.
  4. "Fishing Lyman Lake In AZ – Map, Fish Species, Lake Info". www.aa-fishing.com. Retrieved 2019-05-10.
  5. "This hidden-gem Arizona park is fun for boaters, anglers, campers". azcentral. Retrieved 2019-05-10.
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