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Rating depth structure for rainbow trout.
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158-acre reservoir near Heber-Overgaard. The lake tops out around 60 ft. What you see is a modeled chart: the shoreline is real, the max depth is published, and the contours between are estimated. Plan with it; don't navigate by it. Species by species, here's what the data says the year looks like.
On the chart, Willow Springs Lake draws 148 acres inside 5.9 miles of shoreline. An index of 3.4 puts the bank firmly in maze territory: point after pocket after cove, every one a casting target. About 62% of the surface sits shallower than 15 ft on the modeled chart — that's the weed-and-bait zone. Call it 1.3 mi long by 0.6 mi wide at the broadest reach. You'll find it in Coconino County. Closest neighbour on DepthScout: Woods Canyon Lake, 5 mi northwest of here.
Start shallow in spring: rainbow trout sit in 5 to 20 ft that time of year. Summer pushes them deeper, 8 to 30 ft, and winter fish settle into 8 to 40 ft. The spot to know is Break off the point, a drop-off in about 27 ft of water that rates prime for rainbow trout in winter. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning and the evening. Throw a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon until the fish tell you otherwise.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (15 ft) | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 8 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (27 ft) | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 10 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (15 ft) | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 8 to 40 ft | dawn | Break off the point (27 ft) | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
The chart marks 6 structure features on Willow Springs Lake; the deepest is Deep basin at about 51 ft.
Access data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) — community-mapped launches. Confirm conditions and fees locally before you launch.
Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Arizona waters are set by the Arizona Game & Fish Department — and special regulations can apply to Willow Springs Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
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Willow Springs Lake is about 60 ft (18 m) deep at its deepest point. The contours here are modeled from the water's real shape and maximum depth, so treat them as a rough guide.
Anglers target rainbow trout on Willow Springs Lake.
Break off the point is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 27 ft of water that rates prime for rainbow trout in winter. The interactive chart above rates every spot for each species and season.
For rainbow trout, the summer bite is best in early morning and the evening. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Fishing on Willow Springs Lake is regulated by the Arizona Game & Fish Department. Check the official Arizona regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.
Woods Canyon Lake 5 mi · Haigler Creek 8 mi · Christopher Creek 10 mi · Black Canyon Lake 10 mi · Bear Canyon Lake 10 mi · Tonto Creek 12 mi · Chevelon Canyon Lake 13 mi · Knoll Lake 15 mi · Chevelon Creek 18 mi · East Clear Creek 24 mi · C.C. Cragin Reservoir (Blue Ridge Reservoir) 25 mi · Webber Creek 29 mi
See how Willow Springs Lake stacks up: best rainbow trout lakes in Arizona
More water nearby: Coconino County fishing maps (16 charts). Browse all Arizona fishing maps. See every water on DepthScout. How we build these maps. Fish here with a sonar unit that logs? Send us your depth data and we'll improve this chart, credited to you. For fishing guidance only, never navigation.