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  Patagonia Lake, Arizona - Camping, Boating, Fishing, Hiking
Patagonia Lake is a beautiful lake nestled in the hills near Nogales, south of Tucson and is the centerpiece of Patagonia Lake State Park.
Patagonia Lake is popular for a variety of recreational activities, including camping, picnicking, water skiing, fishing, and hiking.
Created by the damming of Sonoita Creek, the lake is habitat for bass, bluegill, crappie, and catfish, and is stocked with rainbow trout during the winter.
www.patagonia-lake.com   (441 words)

  
  Arizona Fishing Reports: Patagonia Lake Fishing Report
PATAGONIA — The lake is full and water is going over the spillway.
Anglers should use caution when on the water as there is a large amount of debris floating in the lake that could cause damage to boats.
Turn right on Patagonia Lake Road and follow signs to the lake.
www.anglerguide.com /arizona/index.cfm?TR_ID=500   (120 words)

  
 NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Sonoita River
It flows steadily for the first fifteen miles of its westward course past Patagonia, its bird sanctuary and Patagonia Lake, but sinks beneath the sand seven to eight miles before joining the Santa Cruz a few miles north of Nogales.
The Santa Rita Mountains lie to the north and the Patagonia Mountains to the south.
Sonoita Valley, near Patagonia in Southern Arizona, is unique in that is has an extensive wooded area in a normally arid region.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Sonoita-River   (706 words)

  
 Picnic Getaways - Arizona: Patagonia Lake State Park
Patagonia Lake is two and a half miles long and 250 surface acres.
Because the lake attracts a multitude of water lovers during summer months, the park prohibits water skiing and jet skiing on weekends from May through September.
Entry to the park is from State Route 82 between Patagonia and Nogales.
www.alanskitchen.com /picnicking/State_Sites/AZ/Patagonia_Lake_SP.html   (175 words)

  
 Birder's World - Arizona's Winter Gem - Jim Burns
Patagonia Lake State Park, where all of the accompanying bird photos were taken, lies about midway between Patagonia and Nogales, Arizona, on Arizona State Route 82.
Patagonia Lake is now a regular stop for winter visitors from all over the country, human as well as avian.
Patagonia Lake's ability to produce Arizona specialties in recent winters is exceptional, but the real prize, the spice in this wintertime stew, has been the breathtaking Elegant Trogon, tantalizingly elusive as a summer breeder in Arizona's mountain canyons.
www.birdersworld.com /brd/default.aspx?c=a&id=369   (2193 words)

  
 Bass Traveler: Patagonia Lake, AZ. Arizona Bass Fishing.
Patagonia Lake, Arizona is a small manmade reservoir located around 60 miles southeast of Tucson.
The shoreline of the lake is mainly bulrushes and cattails, which limits access to the lake from the shore, but creates ideal habitat for many species of birds, mammals, and fish.
The Patagonia Lake Dam was constructed to hold the water of Sonoita Creek.
www.basstraveler.com /lakeprofile.asp?lakeid=35   (99 words)

  
 Patagonia Lake
This lake was constructed for water sports, but soon attracted neotropic cormorants along with a host of other bird species.
We scoped the cormorants, and saw fl vultures on the far beach.
There is a nature trail on the south side of the lake; this is the trailhead.
www.birdingamerica.com /Arizona/patagonialake.htm   (287 words)

  
 Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory's Birding Guide: The Santa Rita Mountains & Santa Cruz County
Adjacent to the preserve on the edge of Patagonia is the home of Marion Paton, who has generously opened her yard to birders.
Also in Patagonia, just across from the Patagonia Butterfly Garden, is Kazzam Nature Center, a charming shop specializing in birding and nature books and gifts, garden accessories, and wildlife-friendly plants.
Down the highway from the Roadside Rest is Patagonia Lake State Park and Sonoita Creek Natural Area, a good location for many species of desert scrub and lower canyon habitats plus waterfowl and riparian species.
www.sabo.org /birding/santa.htm   (1508 words)

  
 Wildernet - Patagonia Lake State Park
The lake is two and a half miles long and 250 surface acres.
Created by the damming of Sonoita Creek, the lake is filled with bass, crappie, bluegill and catfish and is stocked with rainbow trout during the winter.
Because the lake attracts a multitude of water lovers during summer months water skiing and jet skiing are prohibited on weekends and holidays from May 1 through October 1.
areas.wildernet.com /pages/area.cfm?areaID=AZSPPAT&CU_ID=1   (666 words)

  
 Patagonia Arizona   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
Patagonia lies in a narrow valley surrounded by the Santa Rita Mountains to the north and the Patagonia's to the south.
Patagonia is a great spot to see beautiful green valleys and wonderful wildlife areas.
Patagonia Lake State Park is another wonderful spot to enjoy fishing, camping and boating.
www.arizonan.com /Patagonia   (378 words)

  
 Patagonia and Sonoita : Active Pursuits | Frommers.com
Patagonia, 18 miles north of Nogales on Ariz. 82, is a historic old mining and ranching town 4,000 feet up in the Patagonia Mountains.
To reach the sanctuary, which is just outside Patagonia on a dirt road that parallels Ariz. 82, turn west on Fourth Avenue and then south on Pennsylvania Street, cross the creek and continue about 1 mile.
The lake is 2 1/2 miles long and stocked in winter with rainbow trout.
www.frommers.com /destinations/patagoniaandsonoita/1951010020.html   (1001 words)

  
 Patagonia Lake State Park - DesertUSA
Patagonia Lake is ringed with trees and desert vegetation.
North of Patagonia Lake State Park, near Sonoita, is The Nature's Conservancy's Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve.
It is one of the prime riparian areas in southeastern Arizona.
www.desertusa.com /mag00/aug/stories/pan.html   (756 words)

  
 Arizona - Patagonia
Nestled between the between the beautiful red Patagonia mountains and the majestic Santa Rita Mountains, the "Jewel of the Sonoita Valley" offers small town charm and a moderate year-round climate.
Patagonia Lake State Park offers water recreation, fishing and bird watching in the Sonoita Creek State Natural Area.
On 22 acres of ancient pine trees, it is very near endless hiking in the Coronado National Forest, boating at Patagonia Lake, and the Sonoita Elgin wine country.
www.azres.com /prop/patagonia.html   (471 words)

  
 Arizona State Fishing Reports
Big Lake in the White Mountains is the largest and deepest of our mountain trout lakes and provides the most trout-fishing diversity: it has cutthroat, rainbows, brook and Apache trout.
Lake Pleasant is still providing lots of day-time and nighttime action for striped bass and largemouth bass.
Patagonia Lake is brim full, Pena Blanca has filled and Parket Canyon has risen.
www.probass.com /fishrpt/arizona.php   (850 words)

  
 Article - Fishing outlook great for southern Arizona
This little lake is stocked with channel catfish and should provide some great opportunities for the junior anglers in the family," says Don Mitchell, a Game and Fish Department fisheries biologist based in Tucson.
Patagonia Lake continues to produce some of the biggest surprises for those addicted to sunfish.
Parker Canyon Lake still harbors good numbers of northern pike as long as your arm, and the population continues to expand in this lake.
www.bassonhook.com /newsinfo/article%20882.html   (567 words)

  
 Patagonia, Arizona   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
Patagonia is a quaint hamlet that rests between the majestic Santa Rita Mountains and the beautiful Patagonia Mountains at the intersection of Harshaw and Sonoita Creeks.
Patagonia is an internationally renowned "birdwatching" destination with visitors from around the world stopping here to see over 200 species of rare and exotic birds that migrate from Mexico to this southeastern tip of Arizona.
In fall, the Patagonia Fall Festival takes place during the second weekend in October amidst mild temperatures and beautiful fall colors and features a fantastic line up of performers and over 150 arts, crafts, and specialty food booths with exhibitors from around the Southwest.
www.nogaleschamber.com /patagonia.htm   (375 words)

  
 Patagonia Lake State Park, an Arizona State Park near Nogales
Patagonia Lake State Park Text and Photos by Janet Webb Farnsworth Southern Arizona has a treasure in the desert: Patagonia Lake State Park.
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Arizona State Parks will develop hiking trails and wildlife viewing areas along the creek and throughout the property.
www.stateparks.com /patagonia_lake.html   (773 words)

  
 Arizona Fishing Reports: Canyon Lake Fishing Report
This is also a great lake for yellow bass; jig spoons in and around balls of shad.
Canyon Lake is three of four lakes in the flow on Salt Creek.
Canyon Lake is 10 miles long with sparkling clear water, where wildlife including big horn sheep, deer and javelina wander the area and petrified logs are embedded into the rock formations.
www.anglerguide.com /arizona/index.cfm?TR_ID=456   (268 words)

  
 Welcome to The Mountain Empire: the communities of Patagonia, Sonoita & Elgin, in southern Arizona
Just three miles outside of Patagonia is one several places in the area to access to the historic Arizona Trail, which runs Mexico to Utah.
The trail is rated moderate to difficult in the Patagonia area.
At 5,375 feet in elevation, the lake is tucked into rolling hills covered with grasses and oak trees and surrounded by distant mountains.
www.patagoniaaz.com /discover.html   (1928 words)

  
 Guided tours spotlight the natural wonders of Patagonia Lake
"The lake was created by damming Sonoita Creek," she said as members of the group watched a group of sleek diving ducks called common mergansers.
In that period between 5 and 6 p.m., while the sun was putting on a grand finale in the west, birds and other wildlife around the lake seemed to increase activity as the day slipped toward night.
She noted that the lake's underwater population includes large-mouth bass, fl crappies, bluegills, sunfish, rainbow trout and catfish.
www.azcentral.com /arizonarepublic/local/articles/0218laketours0218.html   (651 words)

  
 Santa Cruz County: Attractions
Patagonia Lake, located in Patagonia State Park, includes a beach, picnic area, campground, tables, hiking trail, marina and market.
For those who love the outdoors and water, Patagonia Lake State Park is popular for a variety of recreational activities including water skiing, fishing, camping, picnicking, and hiking.
Arizona 191 rejoins Interstate 10 in a jumble of huge, warm blond boulders where Texas Canyon suddenly thrusts itself up out of the high, wide plain.
www.co.santa-cruz.az.us /attractions.html   (1634 words)

  
 Lake Detail
This lake is well worth the trip if you live in Tucson or Southern Arizona.
have not been to the lake in a long time (like 12 years a go) its still a fast pace lake (a lot of ppl.) i was not happy with the way the park is run at all.if u go n rent a boat there be carefull about doing so.u just mite get RIPED OFF.
The marina store was flooded and the lake received a large amount of debris loading.
www.fishinaz.com /Area_Detail.php?g=location1141100005   (1875 words)

  
 Saguaro Tackle & Bait 745-0003 in Tucson, Arizona
Saguaro Tackle & Bait 745-0003 in Tucson, Arizona
Patagonia Lake Tournament Click here for more information on our monthly tournament at Lake Patagonia, about an hour south of Tucson.
We are Southern Arizona's only source for G Loomis and All Star Rods as well as any other high quality fishing equipment.
www.saguarotackle.com   (556 words)

  
 Lake Patagonia Campground, Arizona
Among the things you can do near Lake Patagonia Campground are hiking, swimming, and fishing, so you might want to stay a while.
Lake Patagonia Campground in Arizona is a really good place to spend some time.
Esplendor Resort at Rio Rico is perched on a bluff overlooking an oasis of lush Cottonwood trees and grasslands in the high Sonoran Desert; the famous Arizona Sunsets are a sight to behold.
www.hikercentral.com /campgrounds/114101.html   (611 words)

  
 Boating America Arizona   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
The lake itself can be an adventure to reach with a trailer due to Fish Lake Hill and the Apache Trail, a ten mile long steep mountain road very narrow in spots DRIVE CAREFULLY!.
Lake Mohave Lake Mohave is 67 miles south of Hoover Dam is 67 miles long with 45 square miles of surface, and is part of the Lake Mead National Recreation Area.
This is one of the most scenic lakes in the western U.S. which is completely surrounded by the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area which follows the Colorado River from 20 miles southwest of Moab, Utah to Page, Arizona and slightly beyond.
www.boatingamerica.com /states/arizona/arizona.htm   (1075 words)

  
 Patagonia Lake   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
Patagonia Lake State Park encompasses a 275-acre reservoir that is the perfect backdrop for hiking, fishing, water skiing, camping and picnicking.
The lake was created by damming up Sonoita Creek and is 2.5 miles long.
The lake is a favorite among water lovers.
www.arizonan.com /patagonia/PatagoniaLake.html   (395 words)

  
 Patagonia, Arizona (Cities)
The town of Patagonia is located south of Tucson and Vail and is located just north of Nogales.
Patagonia lies near State Route 82 and the Coronado National Forest.
Patagonia also offers access to numerous hiking trails, including the historic Arizona Trail.
www.azohwy.com /p/patagoni.htm   (142 words)

  
 The Arizona real estate and waterfront property guide
Lake Havasu is considered by many to be the Personal Watercraft Capital of the World.
Lake Mohave is 67 miles south of Hoover Dam is 67 miles long with 45 square miles of surface, and is part of the Lake Mead National Recreation Area.
Lake Powell is a man-made reservoir on the Colorado River, straddling the border between Utah and Arizona.
www.thewaterfrontexpo.com /arizonawaterfront.htm   (915 words)

  
 Patagonia Lake State Park
Patagonia Lake State Park offers many aquatic recreational opportunities that are not common in our desert environment.
Ducks are year-round inhabitants of the tall reeds bordering many areas of the lake.
Continue 7 miles past the town; the road to the park is well marked.
discoverseaz.com /Attractions/PatagoniaStatePk.html   (229 words)

  
 Patagonia Arizona Real Estate - Patagonia AZ Real Estate - Southern Arizona Properties
An outdoor enthusiast’s paradise, Patagonia is a renowned bird watching and hiking destination, with the historic Arizona Trail running through town and weaving into the Santa Rita Mountains.
Patagonia’s got it, and some of the deals here can’t be missed.
With its own theatre and a number of excellent galleries and restaurants, Patagonia is a place where culture and lifestyle aren’t missed amid the raw beauty of the wide open west.
www.manadeva.com /Patagonia_Arizona.html   (299 words)

  
 WesternBass.com :: Arizona Bass Fishing
Alamo Lake has 3,500 surface acres with a maximum of 17,100 acres at full pool and a depth of 80 feet.
The reservoir was formed in 1968 by the construction of Alamo Dam for flood control purposes on the Bill Williams River, and is now the fifth largest in Arizona, though as with all Southwest lakes, the surface area varies a lot from year to year.
The lake is located in Alamo Lake State Park and is under the authority of Arizona State Parks.
www.westernbass.com /arizona?id=&page=28   (386 words)

  
 Patagonia Lake State Park
Patagonia Marina and Boat Rental and Lakeside market and giftshop.
Because the lake attracts a multitude of water sports enthusiasts during summer months, water skiing or towing a recreational device is prohibited on weekends and holidays from May 1 through September 31st.
Patagonia - restaurants, bank, churches, library, parks, swimming pool, small grocery store, gas station and Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Department.
www.pr.state.az.us /Parks/parkhtml/patagonia.html   (646 words)

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