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Ponds Hatchery is located approximately 10 miles
south of Sedona and 10 miles north of Cottonwood
off Highway 89A on the Page Springs Road. The
best access is from Interstate 17. Take the McGuirville
exit (exit 293), turn west for approximately
10 miles to Cornville turn north on Page Springs
Road for 5.5 miles to the hatchery entrance.
Visitation Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 7 days a
week except for Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Special features: There is a wildlife viewing
area at the site with parking. Trails from the
parking lot lead to remote areas of the 100-acre
property that are excellent for viewing wildlife.
The department has partnered with the Northern
Arizona Audubon Society to develop this aspect
of the site. It is not uncommon to see big game
animals. Visitation for this area is dawn to
dusk seven days a week.
Species cultured: Warmwater sport species such
as largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, and bluegill.
Native species include Colorado River pikeminnow,
and razorback sucker.
Areas stocked: The
warmwater sport-fish are distributed in waters
that restrict natural recruitment.
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