Knoll Lake Fish Report - Payson, AZ (Coconino County)

The department plans to restock Knoll Lake in the spring of 2026

Knoll Lake - Payson, AZ (Coconino County)

by Arizona Game & Fish Department
11-30-2025
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Knoll lake is currently fishless following AZGFD's efforts to remove illegally
stocked green sunfish. The department plans to restock Knoll Lake in the spring of 2026.
The illegal stocking of unwanted fish diminishes the quality of our fisheries, costs the
department time and money, and in some cases restricts public access to fisheries while
removal efforts are being conducted. If you see anyone illegally stocking fish into any of the
state's fisheries, please contact the Operation Game Thief Hotline at 1-800-352-0700. Only
boats with a single electric motor are allowed on Knoll Lake. The lake level is low and the boat launch is out of the water, making launching a boat difficult. No gas-powered motors. Reminder, the statewide limit is 4 trout per licensed angler per day. The campground is closed for the winter season.

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Arizona Game & Fish Department Reports

for Sunday, November 30th

Kaibab Lake: The Kaibab Lake campgrounds are closed for the winter season
Cataract Lake: Anglers have been catching some of the recently stocked tiger trout
City Reservoir: Surface temperature 51.57 F
Dogtown Lake: The Dogtown Lake campground has closed for the winter season
Santa Fe Lake: Santa Fe Reservoir Report
J. D. Dam Lake: JD is very low and weedy
Whitehorse Lake: The lake is very low
Russel Tank: Will not be stocked at this time due to lower water levels and water quality issues
Upper & Lower Lake Mary: Upper and Lower Lake Mary Report
Francis Short Pond: Anglers were finding success catching rainbow trout on worms, inline spinners, and flies
Ashurst Lake: The lake is low and the boat launch is challenging
Kinnikinick Lake: Brown trout and a few tiger trout have been active
Oak Creek: Oak Creek peaked at 2,430 cfs on 11/23/2025
West Clear Creek: West Clear Creek peaked from recent storms at 2,770 cfs on 11/23/2025
Wet Beaver Creek : Wet Beaver Creek peaked from recent storms at 2,130 cfs on 11/23/2025
Lake Pleasant: Lake Pleasant Fishing Report
Bartlett Lake: Bartlett Lake Fishing Report
Dead Horse Ranch State Park : With the cooler weather rolling in, the trout fishing will pick up
Goldwater Lake: The trout bite has definitely picked up at upper Goldwater Lake
Mingus Lake: Anglers are reporting large numbers of trout being caught out of Mingus
Watson Lake: This colder weather means that trout fishing will be picking up on Watson Lake
Blue Ridge Reservoir: The recent storms have helped to increase the water level of the reservoir

Arizona Game & Fish Department Reports

for Thursday, October 30th

Kaibab Lake: The lake is very low and launching a boat is challenging
Cataract Lake: Both the County and Forest Service day use areas are open
Dogtown Lake: Fishing has been good
Santa Fe Lake: Surface temperature is 63.29 F
J. D. Dam Lake: JD is very low and weedy
Whitehorse Lake: Fish are being caught despite the drop in temperatures
Upper & Lower Lake Mary: Upper and Lower Lake Mary Report
Francis Short Pond: Frances Short Report
Ashurst Lake: Access to the boat launch and day use areas will remain open
Kinnikinick Lake: Fall is a good time of year to target the brown trout and tiger trout
Oak Creek: Stream flow is at base flow with a recent reading of 30.4 cfs
West Clear Creek: Stream flow is at base flow with a recent reading of 3.49 cfs
Wet Beaver Creek : Stream flow is at base flow with a recent reading of 7.89 cfs
Bartlett Lake: Bartlett Lake Fishing Report
Lower Salt River: alt River water flows are still high but will come down over the following months
Goldwater Lake: The trout bite should be picking up soon
Mingus Lake: Anglers are reporting large numbers of trout being caught out of Mingus
Blue Ridge Reservoir: This is the time of year when the campground closes for the winter
Knoll Lake: The lake level is low
East Verde River: East Verde River Fishing Report
Canyon Creek: Canyon Creek Fishing Report
Tonto Creek: Tonto Creek Fishing Report
Colorado River - Davis Dam: Striped bass fishing below Davis Dam is still producing
Lake Mead: Striped bass are being found largely by trolling
Lake Mohave: Striped bass anglers are reporting success when trolling
Colorado River - Willow Beach: The patterns down at Willow Beach are holding consistent
Rose Canyon Lake: Rose Canyon Lake Report
Riggs Flat Lake: Riggs Flat Lake has recently had a new dock installed for angler access
Cluff Ranch Ponds: Cluff Ranch Pond #3 is open to the public, yet water levels are still incredibly low
Parker Canyon Lake: Parker Canyon Lake, Patagonia Lake, and Pena Blanca Lake are all still very low
Patagonia Lake: At Patagonia Lake, only one side of the main boat ramp by the marina is currently open