Long Lake Fishing Guide, Coconino County, Arizona

• Overview

  Long Lake lies in Coconino County, in Arizona. Height above sea level is 6,742 feet. At some 337 acres it is far too large to cover on foot in a day. The edge covers about 4.3 miles, enough to hold several distinct areas. Size puts it in the front rank of our Coconino County list. Nearest place of any size is LeChee, 31 miles away. For a city, Deer Valley is 93 miles off. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Long Lake

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Open biodiversity records for Coconino County list brown trout, common carp and flannelmouth sucker. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. Anyone new to Long Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 70°F and January reads 29°F. Fishing continues through most of the calendar, with quiet spells rather than closures. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Long Lake runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. A campsite lies half a mile away for anyone staying over. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Soldier Lake, 1.1 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. For Long Lake in particular, ask before you travel.