Patagonia Lake State Park · Southern Arizona

Where the Desert
Meets the Water

The Market

Lakeside groceries, snacks, cold drinks, and grab-and-go food. Everything you need for a perfect day on the water.

The Marina

Kayaks, SUPs, row boats, jon boats, pontoons, and patio boats available daily 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Deposit required.

The Market

Your Lakeside
General Store

Whether you’re heading out on the water at sunrise or settling in for a sunset picnic, The Market at Patagonia Lake has you covered. We stock the supplies, the snacks, and the surprises you didn’t know you needed — all just steps from the shore.

From ice-cold drinks and fresh grab-and-go meals to sunscreen and fishing supplies, we’re your one-stop shop for a day well spent at Patagonia Lake.

Drinks & SnacksCold beverages, ice, trail mix, chips, and more
Grab & GoSandwiches, wraps, salads, and fresh-made bites
Fishing SuppliesBait, lures, tackle, and licenses
Lake EssentialsSunscreen, hats, dry bags, and water gear
Grocery StaplesCanned goods, bread, produce, and pantry basics
Ice & SuppliesBag ice, cooler rentals, and camp supplies
The Marina
Open Daily 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Get Out on the Water

Kayaks to pontoons — we have something for every group and every adventure.

Vessel
2 Hour
4 Hour
Full Day
Kayak Single (1 person)
$40
$70
$100
Dep. $75
Kayak Fishing (1 person)
$40
$70
$100
Dep. $75
Kayak Tandem (2 person)
$40
$70
$100
Dep. $75
SUP (1 person)
$40
$70
$100
Dep. $75
Fishing Boat (2 person)
$70
$95
$155
Dep. $125
Pontoon (up to 10)
$150
$250
$490
Dep. $500
Patio Boat (up to 10)
$150
$250
$490
Dep. $500

All rentals include life jackets. A deposit is required and returned upon safe return of the vessel. Rentals are subject to availability — we recommend arriving early, especially on weekends. Open daily 8am–5pm for non-motorized watercraft.

Lake Wildlife

A Living
Ecosystem

Patagonia Lake is a biodiversity hotspot in southeastern Arizona — one of the most bird-rich areas in all of North America, nestled in the Sonoita Creek watershed.

Whitetail DeerRoam the surrounding hills at dawn and dusk
Great Blue HeronWalk the shoreline year-round
300+ Bird SpeciesRiparian corridor attracts rare migrants
Aquatic LifeTurtles, frogs, and diverse native fish
On the Water

What’s Swimming
in the Lake

Patagonia Lake’s 265 acres hold some of the most diverse fishing in Arizona. The lake is stocked with trout in winter months, and year-round you’ll find warm-water species in the shallows and deeper channels.

CrappieMost abundant catch — best near the marina docks
Largemouth BassCommon in coves and near submerged structure
BluegillExcellent for families and young anglers
Channel CatfishNight fishing and deep water — trophy-sized
Rainbow TroutWinter stocking — popular December through March

Plan Your Perfect Day
at the Lake

Patagonia Lake State Park sits 75 miles south of Tucson in the rolling hills of Santa Cruz County, just outside the town of Patagonia, Arizona.

Address400 Patagonia Lake Rd, Nogales, AZ 85621
Marina RentalsDaily 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
The MarketOpen Daily — Hours May Vary