Fishing at Daze Lake, Coconino County, Arizona

• Overview

  Out in Coconino County, Arizona, sits Daze Lake. Country round the bank runs to open valley. Surface area is around 46 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. The closest town, Pine, is 28 miles away. The big place round here is Deer Valley, 90 miles distant. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Daze Lake

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Reported across Coconino County: brown trout, common carp and flannelmouth sucker. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. On Daze Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 29°F to 69°F. A lid forms in a hard winter only. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. The season on Daze Lake follows the weather closely. Overcast days spread the fishing across more hours.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. It is recorded as intermittent, which means the basin empties in dry spells. No made access is recorded, so a short walk in is the likely arrangement. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. The nearest alternative is Hay Lake, 1.3 miles out. Check the position on Daze Lake before loading the car.