Dog Knobs Lake Fishing Guide, Coconino County, Arizona

• Overview

  In Arizona, Dog Knobs Lake belongs to Coconino County. It lies 6,407 feet above sea level. Head to Grand Canyon Village, 28 miles away, for anything you forgot. The nearest city of size is Deer Valley, 139 miles away. Others worth noting: Huff Reservoir lies 10 miles on, Babbitt Lake (11 miles), Victory Lake lies 14 miles on, Horse Lake (15 miles) and Allen Lake lies 17 miles on. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Dog Knobs Lake

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Records held for Coconino County cover brown trout, common carp, flannelmouth sucker, bluehead sucker and green sunfish. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. Dog Knobs Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 69°F for July and 29°F for January. A lid forms in a hard winter only. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Plan any trip to Dog Knobs Lake around it. A steady wind fishes better than a still, bright day.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Public mapping marks it as seasonal water rather than permanent. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. If the gate is shut, Huff Reservoir at 10 miles is the nearest alternative. Ask locally about Dog Knobs Lake if anything is unclear.