Fishing At Bog Tank Arizona
Beyond a doubt, this is one of my favorite fishing holes in Arizona. While my father and I could regularly "limit out" on nearby Hawley, my mother insisted nothing could compare to Bog Tank's action.
So, off we'd go on a thirty minute drive out of Hawley and across State Route 260 to Bog Tank to let her join the ranks of the "limited." At 12 surface acres and situated in the water-infested White Mountains, Bog Tank, which was originally impounded in 1956, earns its name. It may not be very much to look at, but the fishing is pretty good. At an elevation of 8,100 feet, it's also a cooling experience, even in July.
Bog Tank offers stocker rainbow trout, Apache trout, occasional brookies and browns. Everything from corn to marshmallow-style trout bait seem to work here. I even watched fishermen along the northern shore work a wet fly to catch their limits in minutes one year.-G.J Sagi, from the travel handbook Fishing Arizona
This lake is stocked with Apache Trout the first week of June for a fishing derby for kids.
Map of Bog Tank Arizona
Directions to Bog Tank Arizona
To get to Bog Tank drive just south of Show Low on the 260, the Bog Tank is right off the road to the north when you see Horse Shoe Cienega Lake.
Information for Bog Tank Arizona
| Consumption Advisory |
To check if there is an advisory read this Game and Fish article. |
| Restrictions/Season of Use |
Open all year |
| GPS |
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| Land Ownership |
Bog Tank is owned by the Apache Sitgreaves National Forest |
| Tournament this week |
No |
| Elevation |
The elevation at Bog Tank is 8000 feet |
| Max Surface Acers |
12 |
| Spawning Season |
Spring for trout and stocked regularly through the summer, Apaches are stocked the first week of June for a free fishing derby for children. |
| River lake Impounds |
Bog Tank impounds the Black River |
| Water Temp |
cold |
| Average Depth |
20 ft |
| Road Condition |
Paved |
| Fly Fishing |
You can fly fish at Bog Tank they have Rainbow, brookie, Apache and Brown trout |
| Bait Fishing |
You can bait fish at Bog Tank, marshmallow- style power bait works well |
| Access Fee |
You will need a White Mountains pass available on this site coming soon. |
| Tonto Pass |
You do not need a Tonto Pass for Bog Tank |
| Bag Limit |
There will posted signs for bag limits |
| Boats to Rent |
No |
| Licenses for Sale |
No |
| Swimming |
No |
| Camping |
Bog Tank has a several nearby campgrounds at Horse Shoe Cienega Lake and Hawley Lake. |
| Drinking Water |
Yes |
| Barrier free Access |
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| Restrooms |
Yes |
| Trailer Spaces |
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| Electricity |
No |
| Boat & Engine Restrictions |
Small boats and Canoes only |
| Launching Area |
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| Water Skiing |
NO |
| Cleaning Stations |
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| Phone Number for Water Level |
Game and Fish (928)367-4281 |
| Marinas |
No marinas at Bog Tank |
| Bait Shops |
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| Ranger Station |
Pinetop Game and Fish (928)3674281 or the Apache Sitgreaves National Forest at (928)333-4301 |
| Ranger District |
Pinetop Game and Fish |
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Last Updated on Saturday, 03 July 2010 17:10 |
