Fishing at Fools Hollow Lake, Navajo County, Arizona

• Overview

  Fools Hollow Lake stands in Navajo County, Arizona. It stands 6,263 feet above sea level. The water covers some 134 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. There is roughly 2.9 miles of shoreline here, which is a short walk end to end. Size puts it in the front rank of our Navajo County list. Nearest place of any size is Show Low, 2.3 miles away. After that come Linden at 5.5 miles and White Mountain Lake at 6.3 miles. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Fools Hollow Lake

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Species logged nearby in open biodiversity records include channel catfish, walleye, bluegill, common carp and largemouth bass. Presence in the area does not guarantee a fish in this exact water on the day. Fools Hollow Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 33°F in January to roughly 72°F in July. Whether it freezes depends on the year. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. On Fools Hollow Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Mapping shows a ramp about half a mile from the shore. The nearest car park we can see is half a mile out, so expect a walk with your gear. A platform or pier sits within half a mile. A camping area sits within half a mile of here. Facilities include toilets around half a mile from here. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Failing this one, try Ned Lake, 1 mile away. Rules at Fools Hollow Lake are worth checking on the day.