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Williams Creek Fish Hatchery - The hatchery is excellent for trout viewing and is very educational. It is open from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. weekdays and is occasionally open on weekends. The hatchery can be reached by going south of Hon-Dah 4 miles on Highway 73, and then turning left 9 miles on good dirt road. Another route would be going 5 miles south on the Hawley Lake Road (Highway 473), then right on upper log dirt road about 10 miles in. There are picnic facilities available. No picnic permit is required. Big Springs Environmental Study Area - Scenic natural area with self-guided trails. Easy 1/2 mile loop with streams, pond, benches and trail signs. Take a right on Woodland Road at the stop light in Pinetop-Lakeside. The trailhead is 1/2 mile on the left. Jacques Marsh Wildlife Area - Jacques Marsh is a real treat for someone interested in viewing wildlife. Common visitors are ducks, geese, shorebirds, rabbits, coyote, fox, bobcat, elk and non-game birds to name a few. It is located 2 miles north of Pinetop-Lakeside and consists of 130 acres of National Forest land. Pond areas total 96 acres containing 7 ponds and 18 islands. Woodland Lake Park - Woodland Lake Park is located in the heart of Pinetop-Lakeside. It is a park of unexpected beauty and unlimited recreation opportunities. Tennis courts, softball fields, hiking trails, equestrian trails, mountain biking, fishing, ramadas, family picnics, peaceful lunch times, old friends, boating, playgrounds, bird-watching, people-watching, the list seems endless. Fred's Lake - Fred's Lake has been a landmark of Pinetop-Lakeside for over 30 years. It is continuously fed by pollution-free spring water. Being a private trout fishing lake, you pay by the pound and are not required to have a fishing license. Rods, reels, lures, bait and nets are also available from the trout house.
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