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Lynx Lake - North Shore Picnic Site
NOTICE: North Shore toilets have a flushing issue. Trouble shooting is in the works. Please use the restrooms at South Shore. There is a functional water hydrant at South Shore near/along the sidewalk near the handrail. Day-use permit holders may fill water bottles there.
At 55-acres, Lynx Lake is the largest--and busiest--lake on the Prescott National Forest. Lynx Lake North Shore Day-use Area provides lake-side recreation, fishing, picnic tables and grills, a wildlife viewing scope, and interpretive signs.
Lynx Lake Recreation Area Brochure (1,020 KB)
Facilities
- 12 picnic tables
- Fire pit/grill
- Wildlife viewing scope
- Drinking water (seasonally, May - October)
- Flush toilet
- Garbage service
At a Glance
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| Reservations: | No |
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| Open Season: | Year-round |
| Usage: | Medium |
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| Closest Towns: | Between Prescott and Prescott Valley, AZ |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
General Information
Directions:From Prescott, AZ: East on Hwy 69, pass shopping mall on right, go right (south) on Walker Rd. (by Costco). South on Walker Rd for approximately 2 miles. Turn left and follow road past Lynx Lake Marina and Store to parking lot.
Activities
Lake and Pond Fishing
- Lynx Lake is a man-made lake of approximately 55 surface acres and is periodically stocked with trout.
- 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.
- Use of boat motors is limited to electric motors and 10 HP or less gasoline-powered motors only.
- Please see the news release dated August 28, 2020 for more information about swimming in the lakes on the Forest.
- Rentals and Guides:
- Lynx Lake Store and Marina: Fishing/Camping supplies, bait, boat rentals and firewood. Store Hours: Weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Friday to 8 p.m.), Saturdays 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sundays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Restaurant: Breakfast and lunch daily from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dinner Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Both store and restaurant are closed Mondays (except holidays).
Viewing Wildlife
A fixed wildlife viewing scope offers an opportunity to view a wide variety of wildlife. Summer residents include osprey, javelina, and many small birds. Winter residents include bald eagles, deer, and great blue herons. A keen eye and a sharp ear can help you spot many of these animals.
Picnicking
- There are picnic tables, grills, and a fire pit available for public use.
Boating - Motorized
Electric motors and 10 HP or less gasoline-powered motors only.
Boating - Non-Motorized
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Rentals and Guides:
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Lynx Lake Store and Marina: Fishing/Camping supplies, bait, paddle boat and canoe rentals, and firewood. Store Hours: Weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Friday to 8 p.m.), Saturdays 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sundays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Restaurant: Breakfast and lunch daily from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dinner Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Both store and restaurant are closed Mondays (except holidays).
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Lynx Lake Store and Marina: Fishing/Camping supplies, bait, paddle boat and canoe rentals, and firewood. Store Hours: Weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Friday to 8 p.m.), Saturdays 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sundays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Restaurant: Breakfast and lunch daily from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dinner Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Both store and restaurant are closed Mondays (except holidays).
Swimming
Please see the news release dated August 28, 2020 for more information about swimming in the lakes on the Forest. Note: Swimming is prohibited on and in front of the boat launch, but allowed anywhere else along the shore.
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