Peña Blanca Lake
This medium-sized body of water fills 49 acres of Peña Blanca Canyon in the Pajarito Mountain foothills of Nogales. Surrounded by grassy, oak-dotted hills, some of which are topped with bluffs of limestone, Peña Blanca Lake is a popular recreation spot for visitors from both Nogales, Arizona and Mexico, just across the border.
A mountain lake located at around 4,000 feet above sea level, Peña Blanca was built in 1957 by the Arizona Game and Fish Department. It provides water-related recreation year-round, though temperatures can be cool in the winter months. On weekends, and even weekdays, during the peak summer season, this area can be quite crowded.
LOCATION/DIRECTION:
From Tucson, travel south on I-19 towards Nogales. Turn right on SR 289 (Ruby Road). Follow signs to lake and boat ramp (10 miles).
RAMP/ACCESS:
Ramp is cement with slight slope.
SPORTFISH SPECIES:
Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Sunfish and Channel Catfish.
MANAGEMENT STRATEGY:
Intensive use. Winter stocking only. Stocked with rainbow trout catchables.
PHYSICAL INFORMATION:
- Average Acreage -45
- Average Depth - 65 ft.
- Elevation - 4000 ft.
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