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Upper Lake Mary near Flagstaff has northern pike, walleye and bass.
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Water level
There is no public daily water level gauge for Upper Lake Mary that we can show here. Check with the managing agency or a local shop for the latest.
Wind forecast
Upper Lake Mary fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
Pike and walleye are active as the water cools.
Big streamers along the weed edges.
Stocking report
See the Arizona Game and Fish stocking schedule for the latest stocking at Upper Lake Mary and other Arizona waters.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Upper Lake Mary, bring: Clouser Minnow #1/0-2, Woolly Bugger #2-4, Popper #2-6, Balanced Leech #10-12, Balanced Bou Leech #10-12, Slump Buster #6-8, Egg #12-14, Scud Bomb #12-16, Pitching Leech #10, Circus Peanut #4.
Flies working right now
The flies above that we have in stock right now.
Upper Lake Mary lake details
| Access | Ramp off Lake Mary Road. |
|---|---|
| Elevation | About 6,800 ft |
| Nearest town | Flagstaff, Arizona |
| Best season | Spring through fall |
| Fish | Northern pike, walleye, bass |
| Regulations | Check the Arizona Game and Fish Department regulations before you go. An Arizona fishing license is required for anglers 10 and older. |
| Leaders and tippet | Wire or heavy bite tippet for pike |
| Ice fishing | Ice fishing some winters. |
| Camping | Lakeview and Pinegrove campgrounds |
| Kids | Partly. |
| Good to know | Long, narrow lake. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Ice some years.
Spring
Pike.
Summer
Bass.
Fall
Pike and walleye.
How to get there
From Flagstaff, take Lake Mary Road south.