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A-1 Lake:
  Thumbnail View 24 acres. Elev. 8,900 ft. 22 miles east of Pinetop off AZ 260. Named after an Apache chief who was given the name by U.S. Army officials who thought Apache names were too difficult to pronounce.
A-1 Lake has easy access from the highway, but the parking area may be muddy in the snow or rainy seasons. Many fishermen use their waders and tubes, or rafts and canoes, to catch the Rainbows and Brookies. The shoreline is usually clear for casting. A-1 is popular for ice fishing when weather permits and is known for beautiful scenery. A few campsites are available at the south end. Open mid-May to mid-September
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Ackre Lake Lake:
  2 acres. Elev. 8,600 ft. Two miles south of Hannagan Meadow, off U.S. 191 on Forest Service 24. This fly-and-lure-only lake provides dedicated anglers with Apache Trout and Grayling, usually in early spring and late fall. It's a pleasant location for a picnic lunch while driving along the Coronado Trail. Douglas Fir and Blue Spruce around the lake provide an excellent photo backdrop. Only "catch and release" fishing at this lake.
  • Ackre Lake Fish Species: Native trout and Grayling
  • Access: Dirt
  • Amenities: Parking area, camping allowed
  • Winter freeze: yes
  • Live Bait Fish prohibited
  • Nearest Town: Alpine - lodging & restaurants
  • Note: Fly and lure only - campground nearby
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Becker Lake:
  Thumbnail View 85 acres. Elev. 6,900 ft. Two miles northwest of Springerville, off U. S. 60. The lake is known for large rainbow trout, but no special regulations are in effect except for a season that runs from the first Friday in April to Nov. 30. Rest rooms are on-site: other facilities are available in Springerville-Eager. Named for Gustav and Julius Becker, Becker Lake is the oldest man-made lake in Arizona. Several outlaws reportedly are buried at the bottom.
  • Becker Lake Fish Species: Rainbow & Brown trout
  • Access: Paved
  • Boating: Single Electric Motor only, Launching area
  • Amenities: Parking area, lodging facilities, restaurants, Airfield, Fuel for planes, rest rooms
  • Winter freeze: yes
  • Live Bait Fish prohibited
  • Nearest Town: Springerville
  • Note: Waterfowl refuge on lake. Campground nearby.
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Big Lake:
  Thumbnail View 400 acres. Elev. 9,000 ft. 19 miles southwest of Eager using Arizona 260 and U.S. 273 either approaching from the east near Eagar or the west near Sunrise Resort. Open May to November, with snowmobile access in the winter. Big Lake is very popular among campers and families. To accommodate the numbers, it is stocked each spring and fall with more than 30,000 trout. Rainbow is the best yield with good catches of brookies and cutthroat trout. Facilities include a grocery store, boat rental, minor auto service repair and plenty of campsites in Brookchar, Cutthroat, Grayling, or Rainbow campgrounds.
  • Big Lake Fish Species: Rainbow, Brook, & Cutthroat trout
  • Access: Paved, Gravel
  • Boating: 8 hp Single (or less), Launching area
  • Amenities: Parking area, boats to rent, motors to rent, licenses for sale, groceries, gas & oil, tackle & equipment, tables, drinking water, fireplaces, restrooms, trailer spaces, camping allowed - campground nearby.
  • Winter freeze: yes
  • Live Bait Fish prohibited
  • Nearest Town: Springerville - restaurants, lodging, airfield, fuel for planes
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Bills Lakes at Cedar Valley:
  8 acres divided into five ponds. Elev. 6,000 ft. Access from White Mountain Lake Road off Arizona 77 north of Show Low. Rainbow Trout are the main attraction at this pay-by-the-pound lake. When these catfish are hitting, you can expect some biggies and a lot of action. This is a great place to take the family for a picnic.
   
Black Canyon Lake :
  Located 18 miles Southwest of Heber on Arizona 260, FR300 & FR86 at an elevation of 7100 feet.
  • Electric boat motors only
  • No Overnight Camping
  • Access roads are not cleared in winter
  • Pack it in/pack it out trash regulations apply
  • Concession is operated at the lake
  • No camping trailers
  • Season of use: May thru October
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Bog Tank:
  Thumbnail View 12 acres. Elev. 8,000 ft. 18 miles east of Pinetop off Arizona 260, across from Horseshoe Cienega Lake. Small boats and canoes are used to fish the pan- sized Rainbows from Bog Tank. Shore fishing is good from the dam, east shore and northwest corner, especially late afternoon. Picnic facilities are limited, but camping is available at Horseshoe Cienega sites across the highway. Large 15-inch Apaches are stocked the first week of June for a free fishing derby for children.

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Bootleg Lake:
  10 Acres. Elev.6,800 ft. Three miles south of Hon-Dah, off Arizona 73. Use northeast access, but be advised the road may be rough, especially during the off-season. Fish for catfish, trout, and sunfish. Big largemouth bass have been stocked in the lake on a catch-and-release basis only. Open year-round for fishing with a special Bootleg Lake permit. No camping is allowed.
     
Bunch Reservoirs:
  44 acres. Elev, 8,200 ft. One mile north of Greer. One of the "Greer" lakes. Rainbow and brown trout are the main catches, but whether you catch a bunch at Bunch depends on your skill. Early spring fishing is best, after ice and snow thaw. Camping is allowed here, with complete visitor facilities in Greer.
  • Bunch Reservoir Fish Species: Rainbow & Brown trout
  • Access: Paved
  • Boating: Single Electric Motor only, Launching area
  • Amenities: Parking area, restrooms, trailer spaces, camping allowed.
  • Winter freeze: yes
  • Live Bait Fish prohibited
  • Nearest Town: Greer - lodging & restaurants
  • Note: One of three Greer lakes, campground nearby.
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Chevelon Canyon Lake:
  One of the finest Brown trout fisheries in the state of Arizona. It is located approximately 60 miles from Payson in the apache Sitgreaves National Forest at an elevation of 6400 feet. It is fairly hard to reach, as there are only two walk-in access points that require about a one mile hike down to the lake. It offers 6 miles of accessible shoreline for the shore fisherman. Fishing by a float tube is your best bet as hauling a small boat or canoe down the steep access trail can be quite difficult. If you do put a boat on the lake, motors cannot exceed 8 horsepower. Anglers fishing this lake are restricted to the use of artificial lures and flies only. Fishing here is best suited for the experienced angler. It is not recommend for the beginning or inexperienced fisherman. This location is very remote with no developed campsites and there are no trasxh receptacles at this lake. PACK IT IN ~ PACK IT OUT. To arrive at Chevelon Canyon Lake, Take Highway 260 approximately 30 miles east of Payson to FR300. Follow FR 300 for about 10 miles to FR 169. Travel on FR 169 for 21 miles to FR 169B.
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Christmas Tree Lake:
  41 acres. Elev., 8,200 ft. Five miles south of Hawley Lake on Reservation Route 26. Apache trout is the draw here with a few browns lurking in the shadows. Fly and lure only. Open May to Sept. Special regulations governing and the "Rent-a-lake Program" use of this lake, consult the White Mountain Apache Game and Fish Department in Whiteriver.
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Concho Lake:
  60 acres. Elev., 6,300 ft. Ten miles west of St. Johns off Arizona 61. Use your favorite bait or lure for the rainbow, cutthroat, and brook trout here. A store and restaurant are part of the concession. Picnic area and restrooms on premises. No tent camping at the site, but RV'ers may stay at the trailer park nearby. More facilities in St. Johns. Originally, Concho Lake was built as an irrigation reservoir by early Spanish settler Ramon Candelaria to irrigate farmland.
  • Concho Lake Fish Species: Rainbow Brook, &Cutthroat trout, Largemouth Bass, Sunfish
  • Access: Paved
  • Boating: Single Electric Motor only, Launching area
  • Amenities: Parking area, groceries, licenses for sale, gas & oil, tackle & equipment, restaurants, lodging, swimming is usual, tables, restrooms, trailer spaces
  • Winter freeze: yes
  • Live Bait Fish prohibited
  • Nearest Town: St. Johns - lodging, restaurants, airfield, fuel for planes
  • Note: Fee use RV park nearby
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Cooley Lake:
  11 acres, Elev., 7,100 ft. One mile south of Hon-Dah, off Arizona 73. Fish for trout, bass, sunfish, and channel catfish. Limited camping and picnicking facilities. This lake serves various water purposes on the reservation, so check with the White Mountain Apache Game and Fish before starting out.
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Crescent Lake:
  Thumbnail View 130 acres, Elev. 8,900 ft. 41 miles southeast of Pinetop using Arizona 260 and 273. The road from 260 to Crescent Lake is continually being improved. Surrounded by forests and rolling meadows, Crescent Lake is known for its brookies and rainbow. If the wind stays down, it can be a good fly fishing lake. Boat rentals and small marina available: additional facilities at nearby Big Lake.
  • Crescent Lake Fish Species: Rainbow & Brook trout
  • Access: Gravel
  • Boating: Boats to rent, Motors to rent, 8hp single (or less) motor, launching area
  • Amenities: Parking area, restrooms, drinking water, trailer spaces,
  • Winter freeze: yes
  • Live Bait Fish prohibited
  • Nearest Town: Springerville - restaurants, lodging, airfield, fuel for planes
  • Note: Campground nearby.
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Cyclone Lake:
  37 acres. Elev., 8,100 ft. Three-and-a-half miles south of Arizona 260 off Arizona 473 (Hawley Lake Road). This lake is well-known among anglers for rainbow, cutthroat, and brown trout. In the past few years, White Mountain Game and Fish has closed Cyclone to the general public but has opened it to private groups and organizations though the Rent-a-Lake program.. For $300 a day plus $3 a person per day, the lake is available completely stocked. The cost includes all necessary firewood for campfires and fishing permits. Open Memorial Day through Labor Day.
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Drift Fence Lake:
  16 acres. Elev. 8,900 ft. Three miles southwest of Reservation Lake on Reservation Route Y20. It helps to have small boat or canoe on this lake, which boasts Apache and brook trout. Fly fishing is good. The forests are dense, air is cool and clean, and wildlife is plentiful. Bring your camera with your rod and reel.
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Earl Park Lake:
  47 acres. Elev. 8,200 ft. Two miles east of Arizona 473 just east of at Hawley Lake. A small boat is the best bet for fishing Earl Park, or try fly fishing with waders. Brook trout is the main attraction. Limited picnic and camping. Hawley Lake and Horseshoe have facilities nearby.
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Fool Hollow Lake:
  149 acres. Elev.6,600 ft. Four miles off Arizona 260 using Old Linden Road and either 32nd or 22nd Street. Campgrounds, parking, lots, and restrooms have been revamped. Plans are in the works for more campsites, a new boat launch, visitor's center, amphitheater, picnic ramadas, and wheelchair-accessible trails and dock. Anglers have been pulling out trout, bass, catfish, bluegill, walleye, and crappie. RV & Campground inquiries can be made at: (520) 537-3680.
  • Fools Hollow Lake Fish Species: Rainbow & Brown trout, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Sunfish, Catfish, and Walleye
  • Access: Gravel
  • Boating: 8hp single (or less), Launching area
  • Amenities: Parking area, restrooms
  • Winter freeze: yes
  • Live Bait Fish prohibited
  • Nearest Town: Show Low - lodging, restaurants, airfield, fuel for planes
  • Note: Campground nearby.
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Fred's Lake:
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George's Basin:
  78 acres. Elev. 5,600 ft. 17 miles south of Fort Apache on Y20 and Y10. Dirt access road, channel catfish, and sunfish. A 4X4 road goes three miles past lake to Black River. Shoreline fishing for channel catfish and sunfish are your best bet. however, the nearest town is 20 miles away and facilities are limited, so come prepared.
     
Greer Lakes:
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The Greer Lakes are Bunch, River and Tunnel and are listed alphabetically by name.
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Hawley Lake :
  Thumbnail View 300 acres. Elev. 8,200 ft. One of the highest lakes in the state, Hawley Lake can reach near freezing nighttime temperatures even during the summer months, so come prepared.
Hawley Lake is located on the White Mountain Apache Indian Reservation and a daily fishing permit is required. Permits can be purchased at Hon Dah on the way in, or at any of the convenience or sporting goods stores in the area. Rainbow, cutthroat, brown and brook trout are all found here. Ice-fishing is popular and its shoreline is quite accessible. Hawley lake Resort offers a long list of amenities as well: grocery store, boat rentals, cabins, numerous campsites, and laundry facilities. Take Highway 260 east on Route 473.
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Horseshoe Cienega Lake:
  Thumbnail View 121 acres. Elev. 8,100 ft. 18 miles east of Pinetop off Arizona 260. The lake is visible from the highway. This horseshoe shaped "cienega"; or meadow was transformed into a lake in the mid-1960s. It has become one of the most popular reservation fishing lakes and has given up the state record for brown trout at 16 lbs. 7 oz.
It was renovated in the summer of 1990 and has more shoreline and fewer weeds than before. The lake was restocked with large rainbow-Apache hybrids, rainbow, browns, and Apache trout. The best time to fish Horseshoe is early spring or late summer and fall; there's good fly fishing in the shallow waters. Otherwise, try trolling with hardware. This lake freezes for some good ice fishing. Facilities include store, boat rental, campgrounds, picnic tables, and restrooms. Open May to September.
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Hulsey Lake:
  4 acres. Elev. 8,600 ft. Seven miles north of Alpine off U.S. 191 on FS 56 and 56A. Dirt access roads may get rough in the snow or rainy season. Near Alpine and Nutrioso, Hulsey Lakes best rainbow and brown trout fishing is in the early spring. Winter may provide ice-fishing opportunities. At the foot of beautiful Escudilla Mountain, Hulsey Lake provides excellent views, picnic sites, and photography backdrops, even if the catches aren't breaking any records.
  • Hulsey Lake Fish Species: Rainbow & Brown trout
  • Access: Gravel & Trail
  • Amenities: Parking area
  • Winter freeze: yes
  • Live Bait Fish prohibited
  • Nearest Town: Alpine - lodging & restaurants
  • Note: No vehicle access to the shore !
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Hurricane Lake:
  19 acres. Elev. 9,000 ft. Hurricane lake is open Memorial Day thorough Labor Day and requires a special permit only available in White River. Weather permitting, it may be open October 7 to November 2 as well. Twenty permits are issued each day on a first come first serve basis. Only fly fishing and lure fishing are permissable. Three miles west of Reservation Lake, off Reservation Route Y20. The lake is now reserved for "Rent - a - lake " prgram patrons. For more information call the Wildlife & out door Recreation Division at (520) 338-4385.
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Lee Valley Lake:
  Thumbnail View 45 acres. Elev. 9,400 ft. One-half mile west of Arizona 273, about halfway between Sunrise and Big Lake. The main attraction here is Arctic grayling and Apache trout. Facilities include a good parking lot and restrooms for day use only. Camping facilities at nearby Winn Campground or Big Lake. Special regulations apply, including "artificial lures" only and restrictive size and bag limits.
  • Lee Valley Lake Fish Species: Native Apache trout and Grayling
  • Access: Gravel
  • Boating: Single Electric Motor only, Launching area
  • Amenities: Parking area, restrooms
  • Winter freeze: yes
  • Live Bait Fish prohibited
  • Nearest Town: Greer - lodging & restaurants
  • Note: Fly & lure only, Campground nearby (2 miles)
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Little Mormon Lake:
  70 acres. Elev. 7,000 ft. Three-and-a-half miles northeast of Show Low, using U.S. 60 and FS 231 (Silver Creek Estates Road). Access road is kept graded because of residential traffic to Silver Creek Estates development. Park on the road and carry down a small boat or watch out for wet grounds. This is a rather variable catfish lake, but it is popular among the locals for small catfish. Water levels change periodically, and during the summer, you may find yourself arguing with cattle for some good shoreline.
  • Little Mormon Lake Fish Species: Sunfish, Channel Catfish
  • Access: Gravel
  • Boating: Any Motor size - Launching area is primitive
  • Amenities: Parking area, camping allowed.
  • Winter freeze: yes
  • Live Bait Fish prohibited
  • Nearest Town: Show Low - lodging & restaurants, airfield, fuel for planes
     
Luna Lake:
  120 acres. Elev. 7,900 ft. Three miles southeast of Alpine, off U.S. 180. Close proximity to Alpine makes Luna Lake especially popular among both locals and vacationing fishermen. Rainbow, cut-throat, and brook trout fill up the nets here, and although most are pan-sized, a carryover from the preceding year sometimes brings up a few biggies on the line. Luna Lake is popular among ice fishermen, depending on the winter freezes. Full facilities are available at Luna: campgrounds, picnic tables, restrooms, trailer hook-ups and boat launch.
  • Luna Lake Fish Species: Rainbow, Cutthroat & Brook trout
  • Access: Paved
  • Boating: Boats & Motors to rent, Groceries, gas & oil, tackle equipment, 8hp. Single or less, Launching area
  • Amenities: Parking area, drinking water, restrooms, trailer spaces, camping allowed.
  • Winter freeze: yes
  • Live Bait Fish prohibited
  • Nearest Town: Alpine - lodging & restaurants
  • Note: Waterfowl refuge on lake, campground nearby
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Lyman Reservoir:
  1400 acres. Elev. 6,000 ft. 17 miles north of Springerville, off U.S. 191. Anglers may come up with almost anything on their line at this large lake: channel catfish, crappie, largemouth bass, walleye, and bluegill to name a few. This is about the only lake in the area with no motor restrictions, so be careful not to snag any water-skiers or 150 hp Evinrudes. An exclusive waterski course on the dam end (special permit required). A fulls ervice concession facility offers boats for rent, grocieries, even electrical outlets. Lyman Lake State Park has facilities for everyone - even electricity to plug in the Nintendo and the VCR.
  • Lyman Reservoir Fish Species: Rainbow, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Sunfish, Catfish, & Walleye
  • Access: Paved
  • Boating: Boats & motors to rent, licenses for sale, Groceries, gas & oil, tackle & equipment, Any motor size, Launching area
  • Amenities: Parking area, swimming & water skiing, tables, drinking water, fireplaces, electricity, restrooms, trailer spaces, camping allowed.
  • Winter freeze: yes
  • Live Bait Fish prohibited
  • Nearest Town: St. Johns - lodging & restaurants, airfield, fuel for planes
  • Note: State Park
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McNary Millponds:
  60 fishable acres on six ponds. Elev. 7,300 ft. South of McNary on Arizona 260. Yellow bullheads and northern pike (some more than 15 pounds) with largemouth bass in upper pond. Best in spring.
     
Meadow Lakes:
  3 lakes, each 3/4 acre. Elev. 8,300 ft. Located next to the Little Colorado River in Greer. The lakes, privately owned by Clark Heaslet and family, offer fishing without a license with a catch "em-any-way-you-can philosophy, except no live bait or corn can be used. The lakes are stocked with fighting trout up to three pounds.
     
Mexican Hay Lake:
  164 acres, Elev. 8,800 ft. 15 miles southwest of Springerville, using Arizona 260 and 273. Paved access on both highways. Mexican Hay is a small, weedy lake - hence the name, but the lake has been known to yield some 15- inchers on occasion, usually in late summer or fall. A small boat, a tube, or waders are almost a necessity, since the shoreline is very brushy.No camping is allowed and the closest capming away is 10 miles southwest of Springerville using Arizona 260 and 273. Paved access is available from both highways.
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Nash Tank:
  69 acres. Elev. 5,700 ft. 12 miles south of Fort Apache on Y20 and Y10. Rough access road, but during the dry season it can be passable for a passenger car. Channel cat and bass fishing is the big draw here, where you're really out in the boonies. You'll pass some smaller cattle tanks on the way. These cattle tanks were quite popular back in the '50s and '60's, before the building of Horseshoe, Reservation, and sunrise Lakes. A reminder: you're on land owned by the White Mountain Apache Tribe, so stop in Whiteriver to purchase permits and inquire about current fishing regulations.
     
Nelson Reservoir:
  Thumbnail View 100 acres. Elev. 7,400 ft. Five miles south of Nutrioso, off U.S. 191. Easy access from the highway. Use only electric trolling motors on this long, narrow lake that is home to rainbow, cutthroat, brook and brown trout. Spring and fall are the best times for the browns, while summers supply a good yield for rainbow. Work has been finished at Nelson to provide fishing access for people with disabilities. Improvements include 300 feet of concrete ramp, two covered fishing stations that can accommodate several people, and a special access restroom.
  • Nelson Reservoir Fish Species: Rainbow, Brown, Brook & Cutthroat trout
  • Access: Paved
  • Boating: Single Electric Motor only, Launching area
  • Amenities: Parking area, restrooms
  • Winter freeze: yes
  • Live Bait Fish prohibited
  • Nearest Town: Springerville - lodging & restaurants, airfield, fuel for planes
  • Note: Picnic area only
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Pacheta Lake:
  Thumbnail View 68 acres. Elev. 8,200 ft. Six miles southwest of Reservation Lake on Y20 or Y70. This is truly a remote backwoods area. During the week, you'll usually have the place to yourself, and even on the weekend, there may only be a few locals or the serious weekend angler. Road conditions vary. After summer monsoons, the access may get just a tad muddy. Rainbow, brown, and Apaches are the most frequent catches, with either flies or lures. Some sections of the shore can be quite weedy, so bring the raft or canoe.
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Rainbow Lake:
  Thumbnail View 80 acres. Elev. 6,800 ft. One block south of Arizona 260, using either Rainbow Lake Road or Lake View Road. Much of the area surrounding Rainbow Lake is private property, so respect other's boundaries. Much of the shoreline is weedy; a boat is almost a necessity, except for the rocky areas where it's possible to set up a perch on the slabs. Try shore fishing off the north or west ends. A new boat ramp, car-top boat launching area, courtesy dock, restrooms, and a parking area have been recently added. The lake is a popular fishing hole for bass, trout, catfish, and bluegill. During the winter, bald eagles are common around the lake. Camp-grounds in the area usually are full in summer; best bets for beds are in motels, but campsites are available at Show Low Lake or Fool Hollow Lake.
  • Rainbow Lake Fish Species: Rainbow & Brown trout, Largemouth Bass, Sunfish, Catfish
  • Access: Paved
  • Boating: Boats & motors to rent, licenses for sale, groceries, Gas & oil, tackle & equipment, 8 hp Single or less, Launching area
  • Amenities: Parking area, restaurants, lodging, restrooms, trailer spaces, drinking water
  • Winter freeze: yes
  • Live Bait Fish prohibited
  • Nearest Town: Lakeside - lodging & restaurants
  • Note: Campground nearby
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Reservation Lake:
  Thumbnail View 280 acres. Elev. 9,000 ft. 19 miles south of Arizona 260 using Arizona 273 and FS 116. The last nine or so miles may be rough in rainy weather. The lake is open April to November. Rainbow, brook, and brown trout abound in this beautiful mountain lake. Every kind of fisher will be content. Shore fishing is better than most lakes, but trolling and fly fishing is better yet. Try gang spinners or casting with flies or lures in the coves. Even in summer, early morning and evening trolling on Reservation Lake is worthwhile. Facilities include a store, campgrounds, cabin rental, and boat rental.
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River Reservoir:
  120 acres. Elev. 8,200 ft. One mile north of Greer, off FS 245. River Reservoir, one of the three Greer lakes, produced the largest brown trout in the state and still has a lot of big browns. Rainbow trout is another abundant catch. Best fishing is in the shallow areas on the southern side. There's a boat launch and restrooms. Full facilities at Greer.
  • River Reservoir Fish Species: Rainbow & Brown trout
  • Access: Paved
  • Boating: Single Electric Motor only, Launching area
  • Amenities: Parking area, restrooms, trailer spaces
  • Winter freeze: yes
  • Live Bait Fish prohibited
  • Nearest Town: Greer - lodging & restaurants
  • Note: One of three Greer lakes, campground nearby.
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Scott's Reservoir:
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  • Scott's Reservoir Fish Species: Rainbow & Brown trout, Largemouth bass, sunfish, & catfish
  • Access: Gravel
  • Boating: Single Electric Motor only, Launching area
  • Amenities: Parking area, restrooms, trailer spaces, camping allowed.
  • Winter freeze: yes
  • Live Bait Fish prohibited
  • Nearest Town: Lakeside - lodging & restaurants
  • Note: Campground nearby
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Show Low Lake:
  100 acres. Elev. 6,500 ft. One mile off Arizona 260 in Show Low on Show Low Lake Road. Early spring is the best time to fish trout here. Other species include walleye, largemouth bass, bluegill, and catfish. Show Low Lake turned up the state record walleye - a whopping 12-pounder. Shoreline fishing is better than most, making Show Low a great place to take the family. Small bait shop, with boat rentals and launch. Campgrounds at Show Low Lake are maintained by Navajo County Parks and Recreation Department. Recent improvements have been made to the grounds and facilities.
  • Show Low Lake Fish Species: Rainbow & Brown trout, Largemouth Bass, Sunfish, Catfish, and Walleye
  • Access: Paved
  • Boating: 8 hp Single or less, Launching area
  • Amenities: Parking area, tables, drinking water, fireplaces, restrooms, trailer spaces, camping allowed.
  • Winter freeze: yes
  • Live Bait Fish prohibited
  • Nearest Town: Show Low - lodging & restaurants, airfield, fuel for planes
  • Note: Campground nearby, Navajo County Park
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Sierra Blanca Lake
  5 acres. Elev. 8,500 ft. Six miles northwest of Alpine using U.S. 191 and FS 249. Unpaved on last five miles of Forest Service road. Walk-in last quarter-mile. Primitive launch area. Late fall is the best time to fish this small lake, but the rainbow trout may get as long as 16 inches. Because it is often weedy, fly fishing is the recommendation. No camping. Facilities at nearby Alpine.
  • Sierra Blanca Lake Fish Species: Rainbow trout
  • Access: Gravel, Trail
  • Boating: Single Electric Motor only
  • Amenities: Parking area
  • Winter freeze: yes
  • Live Bait Fish prohibited
  • Nearest Town: Alpine - lodging & restaurants
  • Note: Walk in 1/4 mile
     
Shush Be Tou:
  Thumbnail View 15 acres. Elev. 7,800 ft. 15 miles southeast in Pinetop: access road is just west of Hawley Lake Road (Arizona 473). As with many other White Mountain Lakes, trolling for rainbow, Apache, and brown in the early spring and fall are the best bets. There are also a fair number of bluegills. Picnic tables and tent camping only. The name is Apache for "Big Bear Lake." Special limits apply and a fee is required for fishing.
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Shush Be Zahze:
  18 acres. Elev. 7,900 ft. Shush Be Tou and Shush Be Zahze are next to each other, just north of Arizona 260. Use a boat for better casting, fishing along the coves where the creek flows into the lake. Rainbow, brown, and Apache trout. Also known as "Little Bear Lake." Special limits and fee pply.
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Sunrise Lake:
  Thumbnail View 900 acres. Elev. 9,100 ft. 30 miles east of Pinetop using Arizona 260 and 273. Paved roads for easy access. Sunrise is one of the largest and best trout lakes and, with A-1, Horseshoe, Big, and Reservation close by, there's never a dull day fishing. Some of the fish grow into the 15-20-inch range. Both trolling and shore fishing are excellent. Sunrise may get a bit breezy because it doesn't have the wooded areas to break the wind. Campgrounds, stores, gas stations, boat rentals.
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Tonto Lake:
  82 acres. Elev. 7,800 ft., 33 miles south-east of Fort Apache using Y70 and Y40 or access from Pacheta Lake using Y40. Fast-growing rainbow and Apache trout. Check White Mountain Apache Game and Fish for special regulations. Facilities include picnic tables and tent camping.
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Tunnel Reservoir:
  Thumbnail View 44 acres. Elev. 8,200 ft. One mile north of Greer off FS 245. One of three Greer Lakes. Known for its large brown trout, Tunnel Reservoir also offers rainbow. Clear shoreline makes casting easy. Fly fishing is also recommended, especially in the late fall. Boat launch at the lake. Other facilities on Greer.
  • Tunnel Reservoir Fish Species: Rainbow & Brown trout
  • Access: Paved
  • Boating: Single Electric Motor only, Launching area
  • Amenities: Parking area, restrooms, trailer spaces, camping allowed.
  • Winter freeze: yes
  • Live Bait Fish prohibited
  • Nearest Town: Greer - lodging & restaurants
  • Note: One of three Greer lakes, campground nearby.
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Whipple Lake:
 
  • Whipple Lake Fish Species: Largemouth Bass, Sunfish, & Catfish
  • Access: Gravel
  • Boating: Any motor size, Launching area is primitive
  • Amenities: Parking area, camping allowed.
  • Winter freeze: yes
  • Live Bait Fish prohibited
  • Nearest Town: Show Low - lodging & restaurants, airfield, fuel for planes
     
Willow Springs Lake
  Located 22 miles Southwest of Heber on Arizona 260 & FR 149 at an elevation of 7500 feet.
  • Picnic areas
  • fishing: trout
  • Boat ramp
  • Season of use: May - October
  • Boat motors to 8hp
  • No Overnight Camping
  • Access roads not cleared in winter
  • Pack it in/Pack it out trash regulations apply
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Woodland Lake:
  Thumbnail View 23 acres. Elev. 6,800 ft. Woodland is in the middle of Pinetop, about a quarter-mile southwest of Arizona 260. A few years ago, the area was improved as a community park and fishing lake. The park now has plenty of restrooms, picnic tables, ramadas, and grills. The paved roads and parking lots make access easy. There's a launch for boats with electric motors. The lake, which is a popular lure for families, is home to rainbow trout, largemouth bass, channel catfish, and bluegill.
  • Woodland Lake Fish Species: Rainbow & Brown trout, Largemouth Bass, sunfish, catfish
  • Access: Gravel
  • Boating: Single Electric Motor only, Launching area
  • Amenities: Parking area, tables, drinking water, fireplaces, restrooms,
  • Winter freeze: yes
  • Live Bait Fish prohibited
  • Nearest Town: Pinetop - lodging & restaurants
  • Note: Day use only, Campground nearby..
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Woods Canyon Lake
  Located 27 miles Southwest of Heber on AZ 260 & FR300 & 105 at an elevation of 7500 feet.
  • fishing: trout
  • boat ramp
  • season of use: May - October
  • Concession operated
  • Sanitary Disposal Station
  • Boat Rentals
  • Electric Boat Motors Only
  • Supplies
  • Camping restricted to developed campgrounds
  • Access Roads not cleared in winter
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Information courtesy Pinetop-Lakeside Chamber of Commerce & Arizona Department of Game & Fish