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Encanto Lake - City of Phoenix

 
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Encanto Lake
 

LOCATION: Encanto Park in central Phoenix, northeast of 15th Avenue and Encanto Boulevard (between Thomas and McDowell Roads).

SIZE: 7.5 acres. Maximum depth 10 feet in main lake, 4 feet in channels.

HOURS: 5:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

DAILY BAG AND POSSESSION LIMIT: 4 catfish, 4 trout, 2 bass (13 INCH MINIMUM), 10 sunfish, 1 white amur (30 INCH MINIMUM). No limit on tilapia or carp.

BOATING: Private boats not allowed.

COMMENTS: Urban Fishing License required. Contains: channel catfish, rainbow trout (in season), bluegill, redear sunfish, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, tilapia, carp, and white amur.

PARK RULES: Fishing prohibited from golf course as posted. Swimming or wading prohibited. Glass containers prohibited. Alcoholic beverage permits required. No littering. Other rules posted. For more information call (602) 261-8991.

 
 
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Downloads [More]
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