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Roper Lake
 
Map of Roper Lake and Dankworth Pond area
 
LOCATION/DIRECTION:
Roper: From Safford, travel south on U.S. 191 approximately 4 miles to the Roper Lake turnoff. Turn left and follow signs to lake. Lake turnoff is less than ½ mile from U.S. 191 and is part of Roper Lake State Park. Dankworth: Lake turnoff is a quarter of a mile south of junction SR 366. Turn left and travel one quarter of a mile to lake.

RAMP/ACCESS:
Roper: Boat ramp is improved with slight slope and located on East side of lake. Accessible Fishing Opportunities available for physically challenged anglers to parking and restrooms.

SPORTFISH SPECIES:
Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, sunfish and Channel Catfish.

MANAGEMENT STRATEGY:
Intensive use. Winter stocking only. Stocked with rainbow trout catchables.

PHYSICAL INFORMATION:
Average Acreage - 32
Average Depth - 20 ft.
Elevation - 3000 ft.
 
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Fishing, Urban & Reptile/ Amphibian Regulations
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  • 2011-2012 Fishing Regulations
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  • 2011 & 2012 Amphibian and Reptile Regulations [PDF]



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