Concho Lake - Concho, AZ

Lake Information
Surface Area: | 60 acres |
Maximum Depth: | 16 ft. |
Elevation: | 6300 ft. |
Fish Species: | Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, Green Sunfish |
Concho Lake, located at 6,300 feet elevation in Concho, AZ, is a 60-acre seasonal fishery offering angling for rainbow trout, channel catfish, and carp. Stocked during spring and early summer, the lake provides good trout fishing early in the season before transitioning into a warmwater fishery.
Rainbow trout are best targeted from March through June using PowerBait, worms, or spinners. Fly anglers find success near the inlets using nymphs and woolly buggers. As water temperatures rise, trout move deeper or become less active, and other species dominate the catch.
Channel catfish are the primary summer species, biting readily on cut bait, chicken liver, and stink bait. Carp are abundant and often cruise the shallows. Anglers targeting carp with corn or doughballs will find them challenging yet rewarding.
The lake has informal shore access and is well-suited for kayaks and float tubes. Water levels can fluctuate significantly year to year, affecting fishing quality.
Though modest in size and amenities, Concho Lake offers a peaceful escape for anglers seeking uncrowded conditions and simple multi-species action in northeastern Arizona. It's best fished in spring for trout and summer for catfish and carp, with minimal competition and serene, high-desert surroundings.
Rainbow trout are best targeted from March through June using PowerBait, worms, or spinners. Fly anglers find success near the inlets using nymphs and woolly buggers. As water temperatures rise, trout move deeper or become less active, and other species dominate the catch.
Channel catfish are the primary summer species, biting readily on cut bait, chicken liver, and stink bait. Carp are abundant and often cruise the shallows. Anglers targeting carp with corn or doughballs will find them challenging yet rewarding.
The lake has informal shore access and is well-suited for kayaks and float tubes. Water levels can fluctuate significantly year to year, affecting fishing quality.
Though modest in size and amenities, Concho Lake offers a peaceful escape for anglers seeking uncrowded conditions and simple multi-species action in northeastern Arizona. It's best fished in spring for trout and summer for catfish and carp, with minimal competition and serene, high-desert surroundings.
Latest Fish Reports
Date | Report | Author |
9-16-2019 | Concho Lake Fishing Report Rating: Poor As water temperatures warm throughout the summer... more » |
Arizona Game & Fish Department |
12-22-2016 | Concho Lake Fishing Report Fishing is poor. Lake may have skim... more » |
Arizona Game & Fish Department |
12-16-2016 | Concho Lake Fishing Report Fishing is poor. The lake is stocked... more » |
Arizona Game & Fish Department |
12-9-2016 | Concho Lake Fishing Report Fishing is poor. The lake is stocked... more » |
Arizona Game & Fish Department |
12-2-2016 | Concho Lake Fishing Report Fishing is poor. The lake is stocked... more » |
Arizona Game & Fish Department |
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