| Carnero Lake | |
|---|---|
  Carnero Lake  Carnero Lake | |
| Location | Apache County, Arizona[1] |
| Coordinates | 34°7′0.15″N 109°31′41.21″W / 34.1167083°N 109.5281139°W |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 65 acres (26 ha) |
| Average depth | 6 ft (1.8 m) |
| Max. depth | 10 ft (3.0 m) |
| Surface elevation | 9,033 ft (2,753 m) |
Carnero Lake is a high elevation shallow lake in Apache County, Arizona. Built in 1979, the lake quickly became popular with anglers, to the dismay of downstream water users. Because of the dispute, the Arizona Game and Fish discontinued stocking for many years. In 1999, the Arizona Game and Fish has acquired a major share of the water rights, setting the stage for a new and vigorous trout fishery.