Turkey Lake, Arizona: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  This water sits in Navajo County, Arizona. Elevation runs to 6,086 feet. At 3 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Navajo County. The closest town, Linden, is 4.6 miles away. Mesa is the closest city, 116 miles away. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Turkey Lake

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Documented catches and surveys in the area cover yellow bullhead. Reported species tell you what lives around here, nothing more. The shape of Turkey Lake decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 73°F for July and 34°F for January. Temperature moves within a narrow band, and so does the fishing. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. It holds true on Turkey Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. It is recorded as intermittent, which means the basin empties in dry spells. Mapping shows an empty shoreline: no ramp, no jetty, no marked entry. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. Sink Hole Lake at 2.2 miles is the sensible second choice. Confirm access to Turkey Lake locally before you travel.