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Rose Canyon Lake

Rose Canyon Lake, AZ

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Rose Canyon Lake is located 30 miles northeast of Tucson, Arizona in the Santa Catalina Mountains on Mount Lemmon. See more

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The perfect place to camp during the tucson summer heat

The views are incredible any time of the day

A few downed logs close to the water provide good places to sit and enjoy a snack or a bit of quiet meditation

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Home to Birds, Tall Trees and Rocky Slopes
Located around 48 kilometres from Arizona’s city of Tuscan, Rose Canyon Lake is a 2.8 hectare lake that sits in the Santa Catalina Mountains. It is the only lake in the area that offers recreational fishing, being regularly stocked with brown trout and rainbow trout. Access to the lake is done via Rose Canyon Campground, which is a pleasant area surrounded by forest. There are numerous campsites here, as well as hiking trails, campfire pits, picnic areas and plenty of parking. Rose Canyon Lake is a beautiful and peaceful place, home to birds, tall trees and rocky slopes. It is a great place to meditate, breathe in the fresh air and enjoy the natural scenery.
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Managed for Recreational Fishing
Rose Canyon Lake is located 30 miles northeast of Tucson, Arizona in the Santa Catalina Mountains near Mount Lemmon. Rose Canyon Lake is the only lake in the Santa Catalina District that is managed for recreational fishing. It is relatively small and is tucked away in a picturesque stand of mature ponderosa pines high on the slopes of the Santa Catalina Mountains. A paved road through Rose Canyon Campground leads to a small parking area a short walk from the water. Anglers fish in the lake throughout the summer, though rainbow trout are stocked only during the cooler months of the season. Fish large enough to catch and take home generally are released in the lake about once a month from early May through the end of June, when water temperatures become a little too warm for these cold water fish. In mid-September, stocking resumes after water temperatures moderate a bit and continues for another couple of months. All stocking and fishing regulations for Rose Canyon lake, as well as all the other lakes within the Coronado are managed by Arizona Game and Fish.
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