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Mingus Lake Day Use / Fishing Site
A small lake located in the cool pines of Mingus Mountain, Mingus Lake is periodically stocked with rainbow trout.
Fish Your National Forests: This site can be accessed by Passenger Car; Fish available include: Trout; Types of fishing available include: Shore
Facilities
- 1 picnic table
- Ramada/shelter
- No drinking water
- Vault toilet
- Garbage service (May 1 - October 31)
Mingus Mountain Brochure (1.86 MB) NOTE- Brochure Correction: Mingus Mountain Campground and Picnic Site do not have electricity available at this time.
Mingus Rim Trails Description and Map (563 KB PDF; 8.5” X 11”)
At a Glance
| Fees: |
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| Open Season: | May 1 - Oct 31 (Remains open later as weather permits, but with no garbage service during winter.) |
| Usage: | Medium |
| Closest Towns: | Jerome, Clarkdale, Cottonwood and Prescott Valley Arizona |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
General Information
Directions:Between Prescott Valley and Jerome on Hwy. 89A, turn on Forest Road 104 (at Summit Picnic Site). Follow dirt road for approximately 2 miles. Watch for the lake on your right.
Activities
Lake and Pond Fishing
- Rainbow trout are periodically stocked in Mingus Lake.
- A valid fishing or combination license is required for resident and non-resident anglers 10 years of age or older fishing any public accessible water in Arizona.
- For more information please visit: www.azgfd.gov
Picnicking
- Though normally visited by anglers, Mingus Lake has one ramada-sheltered picnic table available for visitors to enjoy a picnic by the lake.
Swimming
Please see the news release dated August 28, 2020 for more information about swimming in the lakes on the Forest.
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