Watson Lake - Prescott, AZ

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

inflow/outflow: Granite Creek

Date	Report	Author
11-30-2025	This colder weather means that trout fishing will be picking up on Watson Lake This colder weather means that trout fishing will... more »	Arizona Game & Fish Department
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