The border vidette., 1931-05-30
ARIZONA SUMMER PLAYGROUND

ARIZONA SUMMER PLAYGROUND
Fishing might we'll be called z
universal vacation sport, and
since Arizonans as we'll as other
folks, are susceptible to the lure
of rod and fly when days grow
warm and languorous. fishing
must be recognized as one of
Arizon's distinct and popular at
tions now that the ficst of June
and trout season are at hand.
To many residents Of the lower
reaches of the state it is still
surprise to learn that Arizona
con ntains some of the finest trout
aud small lake fishing in the
South west-and that its fishing
grounds, moreover. are part Of
as beautiful and col a vacation
land as one may ind anywhere.
The heavily timbered mountains
of northern, eastern and south
eastern sections hide many de
lightful trout streams, and the
wood-circled lakes south Of Flag
staff are likewise favorite angling
spots.
= Springerville, near the center
OF Arizona's eastern boundary,
is the unofficial capital of one of
the states best-known fishing
and camping regions. White
Mountains to its west, and the
Blue Range to the south, form q
vast park of virgin wilderness
ideal for Izaak Walton's beloved
sport, for summer camping, and
also for deer and turkey hunting
in the fall. There, within days
easy drive of Phoenix or Tucson,
800 miles of trout streams course
through forest glades and up
land meadows, aud for those who
do not wish to camp there are
comfortable lodges at Greer and
other pretty villages throughout
the territory. ~
| Black River, White River aud
their tributaries are among the
White Mountains most popular
streams, and southw ward the fish
ing country extends the length
of the Blue Range, through
which the scenic CorAnodo Trail
mounts from Clifton to Springer.
Vile. Here too majestic peaks;
fragrant forests and q profusion
of wild flowers make either tour
ing or camping a delight. North
and west, various tributaries OF
the Little Colorado. and several
pretty little lakes, offer good
fishing in the country around
Snowflake and Westside, south
of Holbrook, and still farther
west along Clear Creek, south of
Winslow.
In north central Arizona, Oak
Creek is . popular trout stream
and even more celebrated as q
scenic resort region. Eastern
Yavspai, southern Coconino and
northern Gila counties contain
similar spots, and the Tonic
Basin country draws many ang
lers. Oak Creek, too. has prob
ably the only commercial hatch
cry or trout farm" in the state.
The timbered mountains of
southeastern Arizona likewise
have many fishing grounds. par
ticularly in the Chiricahua Noun
tains east of Douglas and Will
COX, where Turkey Creek and
Cave Creek have many vacation
devotees. The Graham Noun
tains near Stafford offer still
other opportunities for fishing
and hunting.
Rivalling the White Mountain
trout streams in popularity is
the charming lake country south
of Flagstaff. where Mormon
Lake, Lake Mary, Stoneman
Lake and several others provide
excellent perch fishing with the
added facilities of rustic summer
colonies and lodges. and boating
and swimming. Mormon Lake
in particular has become the
summer home of number Of
residents OF the southern part of
the state.
Last, but not least, among
Arizona's fishing places are the
man-made lakes in central Ari
zona, though they are less dis
tinctively summer attractions.
Roosevelt Lake and its lower
neighbors, formed by the dams
of the Salt River irrigation pro
ject, are noted for their bass,
aud Coolidge Lake in time will
be equally important.
Even to one who has not vet