About
A small lake located in the cool pines of Mingus Mountain, Mingus Lake is periodically stocked with rainbow trout. A valid fishing or combination license is required for resident and non-resident anglers 10 years of age or older fishing any publicly accessible water in Arizona.
What You'll See
Mingus Lake is a small body of water within a ponderosa pine and oak woodland. In addition to fishing opportunities, recreationists may encounter amphibians sich as bullfrogs, Woodhouse toads, and salamanders. The bird community at the lake is diverse and observers may encounter eagles, falcons, hawks, acorn woodpeckers, nuthatches, and band-tailed pigeons, among others. Elk and deer also frequent the area.
Getting There
The Mingus Lake Day Use site is located within the Mingus Mountain Recreation Area. The Day Use Site is 2 miles down Forest Road 104 from Highway 89A , just 30 miles northeast of Prescott and 80 miles southwest of Flagstaff.
Helpful Tips
Amenities
Parking, 1 picnic table with ramada shelter, vault toilet, garbage service. NO drinking water.
entrance requirements
Season of Use: May 1 - Oct 31. Day Use: $5/vehicle/day. Every Wednesday is fee-free. Prescott National Forest Passes are Honored: $20/four-month; $40/annual.
Interagency Recreation Passes are Honored. Please be prepared to pay with CASH or CHECK.