Fishing Upper Lake Mary in Coconino County, Arizona

• Overview

  Upper Lake Mary is a Coconino County water, Arizona side. Height above sea level is 6,818 feet. It measures some 827 acres, and wind has room to build across it. The perimeter runs near 12 miles, so plan the walk before you start. It ranks high for size among our Coconino County listings. Mountainaire lies 9.7 miles from the water. Kachina Village is 11 miles and Flagstaff 13 miles. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Upper Lake Mary

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Public occurrence data for Coconino County names brown trout, common carp, flannelmouth sucker, bluehead sucker and green sunfish. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. At Upper Lake Mary light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 67°F, the coldest about 28°F. Ice comes and goes from one year to the next. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. Upper Lake Mary runs to that rhythm year in and year out. Long dry spells drop the level and concentrate them.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Public data records a boat ramp half a mile out. The nearest car park is half a mile from the water. A camping area sits within half a mile of here. Toilets are half a mile away, which matters on a long session. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Horse Lake at 1.8 miles is the sensible second choice. Confirm access to Upper Lake Mary locally before you travel.