Outdoors · Pinetop

Show Low Lake

Show Low Lake sits just up the road toward Show Low, a short drive from Pinetop-Lakeside, and it's the local go-to when you want water time without a crowd. It's best known for fishing — trout, walleye, and bass draw anglers year-round — but it's just as good for a lazy afternoon of kayaking or drifting around in a rented boat.

A boat ramp, a shaded campground, and easy shoreline access make it simple to spend a whole morning here. Mornings are calm and quiet; bring layers, because even in summer the mountain air is cool before the sun climbs.

If you've got kids or a dog along, it's an easy win from a Pinetop rental: pack a cooler, cast a line, and let the afternoon go slow. Combine it with an errand run into Show Low and you've built a perfectly relaxed mountain day.