Scholz Lake near Parks: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Scholz Lake belongs to Coconino County, Arizona. The country round it is mixed woodland from end to end. Around 73 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. Shoreline comes to about 1.3 miles, small enough to learn in a day. The closest town, Parks, is 5.5 miles distant. Further out sit Williams (11 miles) and Kachina Village (19 miles). No boundary runs near, so the county rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Scholz Lake

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Survey and observation records for Coconino County include brown trout, common carp, flannelmouth sucker, bluehead sucker and green sunfish. The county list is broader than any single water. Anyone new to Scholz Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 30°F to 67°F. Whether it freezes depends on the year. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. Plan any trip to Scholz Lake around it. Consistent weather beats warm weather for steady sport.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. The nearest alternative is Horse Lake, 2.2 miles out. Nothing here settles the position at Scholz Lake for certain.