Arizona · Lake fishing · Show Low

Long Lake

Mar–Jul, Sep–Nov
best months

Is Long Lake open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Lakeside Ranger District. It doesn't name Long Lake, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Lakeside Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Long Lake is a 548-acre lake near Show Low, Arizona, at about 6,330 feet. It is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

  • Best time to go · Mar–Jul, Sep–Nov

    Best time to visit Long Lake

    Best months: March–July and September–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      46° / 24°

      7 wet · 2 snow

    2. Feb

      51° / 27°

      6 wet · 1 snow

    3. Mar

      58° / 31°

      6 wet · 1 snow

    4. Apr

      65° / 37°

      4 wet · 1 snow

    5. May

      74° / 44°

      4 wet

    6. Jun

      84° / 54°

      4 wet

    7. Jul

      85° / 59°

      12 wet

    8. Aug

      83° / 58°

      14 wet

    9. Sep

      78° / 52°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      68° / 41°

      5 wet

    11. Nov

      56° / 31°

      5 wet · 1 snow

    12. Dec

      46° / 23°

      6 wet · 2 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Show Low Ap, AZ, 0.9 mi away at 6,411 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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