Willow Springs Lake Fishing and Boating Site

About Willow Springs Lake Fishing and Boating Site

Willow Springs Lake was created in 1966 by the Arizona Game and Fish Department as a trout fishing lake. The lake is set in the tall pines at 7,600 foot elevation. Willow Springs Lake has a surface area of 150 acres and is stocked with trout regularly from Spring through Fall.Boats with motors up to 10 hp are permitted on this lake. There is no fee for day use or to launch a boat. An Arizona State fishing license is required to fish this lake. No dispersed camping is allowed within 1/2 mile of the lake, but Sinkhole Campground is within walking distance of the lake.

Plan Your Visit to Willow Springs Lake Fishing and Boating Site

Heading to Willow Springs Lake Fishing and Boating Site? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)