Spot Information

Surface Area:70 acres
Maximum Depth:65+ ft.
Elevation:5100 ft.
Fish Species: Cutthroat Trout, Steelhead, Channel Catfish, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout, Largemouth Bass, Mackinaw Trout, Coastal Cutthroat, Black Crappie, Common Carp, Green Sunfish, Golden Trout, Tiger Trout, Bull Trout, Redband Trout



Latest Fish Reports

Date Report Author
9-30-2025 Channel catfish are still being caught out of Watson Lake
Channel catfish are still being caught out of... more »		 Arizona Game & Fish Department
7-24-2025 The lake is producing some nice-sized channel catfish this time of year
The lake is producing some nice-sized channel catfish... more »		 Arizona Game & Fish Department
5-6-2022 Stocked With Catfish Recently
Watson Lake near Prescott has dramatic views of... more »		 Arizona Game & Fish Department
12-22-2016 Watson Lake Fishing Report
Look for large holdover trout. Rob caught his... more »		 Arizona Game & Fish Department
12-16-2016 Watson Lake Fishing Report
Look for large holdover trout. Rob caught his... more »		 Arizona Game & Fish Department