mbiewer Report post Posted February 25, 2015 So in an attempt to barter for time... I took the girlfriend down to Bisbee for our anniversary. One weekend for her, then the next weekend was HAM Javelina with the fellas (see where the barter part came in?). Anyways, we had the simple overnight trip planned out. Hit some of the wineries (her thing, although I can't say I didn't have a blast too) of Sonoita, take the scenic way to Bisbee, walk around and come back the next day. Well, i'm not one for details. Like highway 82 takes you to Siera Vista (then connects to the road that goes to Bisbee).... or that highway 83 (right next to 82, and parallel for a brief moment) does not. ha ha. Our scenic drive got a lot more scenic. No, she wasn't pissed. lol. We both had a lot of fun checking out area either of us hadn't been to before. Highway 83 does in fact take you somewhere, to parker canyon lake. Has anyone ever been here? their Facebook page shows some humungous catfish and bass being pulled out of there. G&F fish stocks it in the winter and it sits about 5,000 feet. Was thinking about "getting lost" again down there. Looks like a nice place to get the kayaks wet and maybe catch a fish or two. Was wondering what some people had for luck there, or anything to say about the lake. (kinda trust the community here on cwt than the reviews of "it didn't even have a resturaunt" I read online lol) Thanks, Matty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elkhunter Report post Posted February 25, 2015 Its a great lake for kayaking, the fishing there is always fair to good. Not too long ago a friend pulled a 4lb bass out of the lake. The trout fishing is still good, use power bait if you want to catch a bunch in medium depth water. Trolling always worked good but difficult to catch a limit. Its a high desert lake with plenty of fun things to do. Hope you go and enjoy! We killed it there this past winter fishing for trout. In June/July Parker is one of the best places to go fly fishing for bluegill/red ear and green sunfish, given its a small lake and easy to use a float tube there. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AverageJoe Report post Posted February 25, 2015 Great area for deer hutning as well! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
POB Report post Posted February 25, 2015 No deer, no bass, no fishing, nothing to see there. go some place else. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues assassin Report post Posted February 25, 2015 No deer, no bass, no fishing, nothing to see there. go some place else. I agree it horrible Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snapshot Report post Posted February 25, 2015 I used to fish there quite often. Haven't been in awhile. There are some good trout holes out there if you have a kayak. Due west of the dock. good spots to troll around with small lures, or drift bait. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bwp22 Report post Posted February 25, 2015 Are there camping areas at Parker Canyon Lake also? I was thinking of taking my son on a camping/fishing weekend getaway. Was thinking of Patagonia but have heard it might as well be Tiajuana there on the weekends....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SNEEKEE1 Report post Posted February 26, 2015 Dry camping but yes camping and I would imagine it might be like tijuana but not sure but Patagonia is that way and getting worse. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
POB Report post Posted February 26, 2015 Parker canyon lake has a web site, should be able to get info there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muledeerarea33? Report post Posted February 26, 2015 Camp sites at Parker just like other lakes. Some Forrest camping too but not close to the lake. There Ida small community that lives there so be mindful of their property. Store, dock, and boat launch. Just like most other lakes. Steep hike to the water from camp spots but exercise is good right? Fishing has always been ok. Caught more channel cat than anything there. I believe a state record of sorts came out of that lake too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
520HUNT Report post Posted February 26, 2015 I caught some nice pike out of there a few years back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SNEEKEE1 Report post Posted February 26, 2015 You have my attention haha got a picture? I caught some nice pike out of there a few years back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MRL1984 Report post Posted February 26, 2015 I caught some nice pike out of there a few years back. I wondered why the Pike hadn't been thrown down yet. Never managed to catch one but that was my goal the last time I went, wow been 14 years now... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
25-06 Report post Posted February 26, 2015 Parker canyon is a hidden jewel. I just wish it was closer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mbiewer Report post Posted February 26, 2015 Wow, see... squeaky wheel gets the grease. glad I asked. Thanks for all the information. the Parker canyon lake website has camping spots for 10/night. (45 for the group site). They had 3 state records pulled from there (two versions of catfish, and a sunfish record). But their fb site for the marina raises more questions. They have pictures of some lunkers! 30" 17# channel cats. and some big bass. (maybe it's photo shopped since "there aint no fish here" lol).... but the captions on the facebook photos said they released the fish back in the water. I know Patagonia lake has issues being close to the mine and if memory serves me right, youre not allowed to eat the fish from Patagonia lake. Is it the same for Parker? Also, what are the summer temps there? The girlfriend said she has an upcoming 3 day weekend.... and wants to take a trip. My first thought was "camping, kayaks, fishing poles.... load up!"... but then she mentioned some place called las vegas? do they have fishing there?!?! jk. A nice long weekend, don't really wanna go out of my way to spend it around even more people. thanks for the info everyone Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
