Fishing Traveler

Fool Hollow Lake is near the town of Show Low, Arizona and is fed by Show Low Creek.  It is a relatively small at 149 acres and has an averge depth of 23 feet.   Not a big lake but the lake holds some nice fish.  Because of the size of the lake, Fishing Traveler encourages all anglers to practice selective harvest when visiting the lake.

This lake has an 10 horsepower motor limit.

Fool Hollow Lake Fish Species

• Walleye
• Rainbow Trout
• Brown Trout
• Black Crappie
• Largemouth Bass
• Smallmout Bass
• Channel Catfish
• Bluegill
• Sunfish

Fool Hollow Lake Fishing Patterns

I didn’t find many articles on this lake but found one on fishing patterns for the lake by Gregg Munck at Probass Networks.  He really likes the lake for big largemouth and smallmouth bass.  He also wrote a similar article for Bass on Hook, which inlcudes walleye fishing information. 

Fool Hollow Lake Lodging

Fool Hollow Lake Bed & Breakfast - Enjoy a well-deserved retreat in this refreshing naturalistic setting in Show Low, Arizona overlooking Fool Hollow Lake and Recreation Area.  It is near the Show Low Country Club and Golf Course.  Close to central Show Low with restaurants, shops, rodeo grounds and a two-screen cinema showing first run films.  Thunder Raceway is home to thrilling auto races and concerts under the stars.

Inside Outside Southwest talks about the greeting athat you will get at Fool Hollow Lake Bed & Breakfast as well as how your stay will go.

The approach to the Fool Hollow Lake Bed & Breakfast will make you wonder if you’ve been duped, like someone on a snipe hunt. Is there really a B&B out here? But soon enough your headlights will shine upon a simple wooden sign in the tall grass that says plainly “Bed & Breakfast.” Turn right at the sign and left up the drive, then just follow your nose. Doris Tyler will have made some brownies or chocolate chip cookies for your arrival, and her husband Ross will be right there to shake your hand on your way in. There are three rooms available: the Patriotic Room (they’re red-blooded Americans), the Lakeview Suite and the Courtyard Suite. The Courtyard Suite is the most secluded and has its own deck, kitchen and private entrance. The Tylers cook up a breakfast so good it’ll put your own mother to shame — a perfect way to kick off your day’s adventure.

I found these cool looking cabins all within about 10 minutes from Fool Hollow Lake, Cabin #1, Cabin #2, and Cabin #3.

Camping is available through the Fool Hollow Lake Recreational Area.  This is a popular camping site.  Facilities include RV hookup sites, campsites, playground, electricity, water, showers, restrooms, and 2 boat launches.  You can reach the park office at 928-537-3680.  The park gets very good reviews at RV Park Reviews.  Here is one of the reviews but there are several more at the site to give you a good idea of what to expect.

Many shady sites with lots of room, some sites accomodate two rigs. Concrete pads, mostly level with plenty of space between sites. Exceptional for a state park. Lakeside walking paths. Area abounds with waterfowl. Fishing appears to good though we don’t fish. Maximum 10hp motors allowed on boats. Each loop has friendly hosts and Rangers are on site. We were told that the park is very crowded during summer months. Elevation of 6500′ makes this ideal for the Phoenix/Tucson folks. Perfect place for laid back shoulder season travel. We travel with 3 dogs and they loved the place.

Fool Hollow Lake Climate

Wildernet describes the climate…

The climate of Arizona varies greatly with elevation. Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area has an elevation of approximately 6,300 ft. and therefore experiences much more mild summer temperatures than the lower elevations. Expect afternoon thunderstorms, especially in July and August. Daytime high temperatures can exceed 90 degrees. Be prepared for snow and cold winter temperatures at higher elevations and dress in layers for your travels in this state of varying climates.

That’s what I found for Fool Hollow Lake, Arizona. This information has been provided to help you plan a Fool Hollow Lake fishing trip.  I have made my best effort to be as accurate as possible about the information provided but cannot guarantee its accuracy.  If you have anything to add for a fishing trip to Fool Hollow Lake, please feel free to comment.  Also if you have taken a fishing trip to Fool Hollow Lake and would like to write a report, let me know.