Heat Report post Posted May 20, 2015 Has anyone ever fished for trout at Knoll Lake or Bear Canyon Lake over Memorial Weekend? Which would you recommend? I'll be bringing my wall tent for shelter. Is one better than another for the fishing, how about the scenery for camping? I would prefer to be camped near water but don't want an army of people all around me either so may get away a bit. Any insight would be great! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rossislider Report post Posted May 20, 2015 Neither will let you camp anywhere near the water. As far as the fishing, it is pretty much a toss up. Knoll lake is a lot further back in, but that can also mean smaller crowds. Still, with it being a holiday weekend, it will be crowded at both. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MULEPACKHUNTER Report post Posted May 20, 2015 You couldn't pay me to go up there this weekend. If I had to I would do chevlon, bear canyon will be packed. We went last year the Tuesday after memorial and bear canyon looked like the backside of a south side circle k. Plenty of used diapers laying around as well. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ctafoya Report post Posted May 20, 2015 Been there done that. Never again. If your bent on it leave now for knoll or you wont get a spot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
murfys69law Report post Posted May 21, 2015 All you are going to do is see people. This is amateur weekend and every tom, dick and harry will be up north at the lakes, rivers and streams. Good luck. Bear canyon is a better lake to answer you ? imo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heat Report post Posted May 21, 2015 Sorry I asked, sometimes I gotta wonder about this site! Negativity seems much more the norm nowadays rather than an exception! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wish2hunt Report post Posted May 21, 2015 It's not being negative. The entire rim will be packed this weekend it will take a couple extra hours to get there on Friday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5guyshunting Report post Posted May 21, 2015 Rodgers lake, scouting for early bull rifle. I think the fisherman will be scarce. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeke-BE Report post Posted May 21, 2015 It's packed!! If your ok with that, bear canyon looks nicer, and has lot more spruce and aspens in the area. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThomC Report post Posted May 21, 2015 It is simple there are toooooooo many people in AZ. All you people that think that the growth of Phonieix is good are the problem. Where do you think that allll of those people came from? Most came from idiotville, commiefornia, new jerk, oregone, iowa (idiots out walking around), bum f--- egypt, suth of de brder, and other terrorists places. have a nice weekend. And remember this weekend is to celebrate the people who have given their lives so that these idiots could be free to screw up the USA. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MULEPACKHUNTER Report post Posted May 21, 2015 Come on heat buddy we are just trying to help. It truly is bad on these big weekends. Just a lot of people. Last time I did a big weekend we stayed near potato lake and had a good time. Yes a lot of campers but quiet at night. We hit bear canyon parking lot and it was full so we didn't fish. Now I have kayacks and we go across the lake anyway , you will have fun no matter what but try to get there early. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5guyshunting Report post Posted May 21, 2015 It is simple there are toooooooo many people in AZ. All you people that think that the growth of Phonieix is good are the problem. Where do you think that allll of those people came from? Most came from idiotville, commiefornia, new jerk, oregone, iowa (idiots out walking around), bum f--- egypt, suth of de brder, and other terrorists places. have a nice weekend. And remember this weekend is to celebrate the people who have given their lives so that these idiots could be free to screw up the USA. I am not from callie and I know whats up and where I live. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
murfys69law Report post Posted May 21, 2015 It is simple there are toooooooo many people in AZ. All you people that think that the growth of Phonieix is good are the problem. Where do you think that allll of those people came from? Most came from idiotville, commiefornia, new jerk, oregone, iowa (idiots out walking around), bum f--- egypt, suth of de brder, and other terrorists places. have a nice weekend. And remember this weekend is to celebrate the people who have given their lives so that these idiots could be free to screw up the USA. ThomC, Are you an AZ native? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest 300ultramag. Report post Posted May 21, 2015 have fun Heat take pics! +1 one for BC and Chevelon 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rcdinaz Report post Posted May 21, 2015 If you can make the trip to Reservation Lake you will cut way down on the people and catch more fish. The reservation lakes in general have crowds that are a bit smaller or Big lake at least you can find a spot to avoid someone on top of you. Hiking the river is also a lot of fun and you can catch fish while you enjoy the scenery. Good luck! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
