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The Apache trout is the state fish of Arizona, and is one of only two species of trout native to that state, with the other being the gila trout (O. g. gilae).It natively lives in clear, cool streams in the White Mountains that flow through coniferous forests and marshes, but has been introduced into several lakes in the area.
The state of Arizona first placed native fish on the endangered species list in 1988; however, detrimental human activities including aquifer pumping, reduction in stream flows, and predation from non-native green sunfish, have acted as major contributing factors to the decline of these native species.
Big Lake is 575 acres (233 ha), [1] an average depth of 16 ft (4.9 m). The lake has 5 campgrounds, a general store, a marina, and 3 boat ramps. Gas motors are restricted to 10 hp or less. There are also boat rentals. The cold waters are home to many trout species including rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, and brook trout.
The fish are Lahontan cutthroat trout, a species native to the Great Basin of California, Nevada and Oregon. ... Apr. 19—Stand on the shore of Lake Lenore and watch the shallows long enough, and ...
Woods Canyon Lake. Woods Canyon Lake is a small lake located in northern Arizona, United States, about 30 mi (48 km) east of the city of Payson. It is one in a series of small, canyon-bound lakes located on the Mogollon Rim, collectively referred to as the Rim Lakes. It is among the more developed and accessible of the Rim Lakes.
In spite of the lake's remoteness and lack of access, it is a premier fishing location due to its stock of rainbow and brown trout. [3] The Arizona Game and Fish Department's desired species assemblage in Chevelon Canyon Lake is rainbow trout, brown trout, and Little Colorado sucker. [1]
The Apache trout was first listed as endangered in 1967 because of degrading habitat, overexploitation, mining activity and other conflicts. Arizona state fish, the Apache trout, is no longer ...
The lake is regularly stocked with rainbow trout during wet years. Any fish species that is found in Upper Lake Mary can be found as well as a result of Upper Lake Mary spilling. [5] Both lakes are also home to populations of elk and deer. The waters themselves attract various bird species including the great blue heron and the bald eagle ...