Lynx Lake (Arizona)
| Lynx Lake | |
|---|---|
| Location | Prescott National Forest, Yavapai County, Arizona, United States |
| Coordinates | 34°30′55″N 112°23′2″W / 34.51528°N 112.38389°W |
| Type | reservoir |
| Primary inflows | Lynx Creek |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 55 acres (22 ha) |
| Average depth | 40 ft (12 m) |
| Surface elevation | 5,530 ft (1,690 m) |
Lynx Lake, Arizona, is a 55-acre (220,000 m2) reservoir located within Prescott National Forest, approximately 5 miles (8.0 km) east of Prescott, Arizona, in the Bradshaw Mountains. The lake is located at 5,530 feet (1,690 m) elevation and is stocked for fishing. It is one of the most popular recreation areas in central Arizona. Mild weather, the cool ponderosa pine forest, trout fishing, boating, mountain hiking, horseback riding, archaeological sites, and bird watching attract visitors from throughout Arizona. The lake was formed in 1963 when Arizona Game and Fish completed a dam in Lynx Creek, 6 miles (9.7 km) below Walker, Arizona.