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Arizona
Black Canyon Lake Fishing and Boating Site
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Inside Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests
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Black Canyon Lake Fishing and Boating Site
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Located on Forest Road 86, Black Canyon Lake offers excellent Trout fishing throughout the Spring, Summer, and Fall months. A hiking path meanders along the edge of the lake from the parking area to the dam.The entire Black Canyon area was heavily affected by the Rodeo-Chediski fire in 2002.CLICK HERE to view lake information updated daily by Arizona Game and Fish.
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