Fishing At Bootleg Lake Arizona
Originally impounded in 1965, bootleg Lake disappears and reappears from year to year, depending on rainfall.
A number of years ago, some big incentive largemouth bass were stocked in this lake, which impounds part of Carrizo Creek. The lake was deemed a strictly catch-and-release fishery. For a short time, the Game and Fish Department began allowing fishermen to keep five fish under 12 inches in length in order to reduce the number of small fish. Expect a few sunfish as well as an occasional channel catfish
To fish here, you need a special permit, and you'll need to declare your intention of working this lake when buying it (they limit the number of anglers, and your special permit will be valid only on Bootleg). Studies in the 90s conducted on the 10-acre impoundment indicated 92 percent of the lake's residents were largemouth bass. The other 8 percent were green sunfish. The studies indicated most of the bass caught weighed slightly less than a pound, though older, larger fish were viewed.-G.J Sagi, from the travel handbook Fishing Arizona
Map of Bootleg Lake Arizona
Directions to Bootleg Lake Arizona
Bootleg Lake is located west of Mc Nary were the 260 and the 73 intersect. about ten minutes south of the 260 on mile post 355 you will see a dirt road that runs northwest to the lake only two miles away.
Information for Bootleg Lake 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 |
Bootleg Lake is owned by the Apache Sitgreaves National Forest |
| Tournament this week |
No |
| Elevation |
The elevation at Bootleg Lake is 8000 feet |
| Max Surface Acers |
0 to 20 |
| Spawning Season |
Spring |
| River lake Impounds |
Bootleg Lake impounds the Black River |
| Water Temp |
cold |
| Average Depth |
10-20 ft |
| Road Condition |
Paved to dirt |
| Fly Fishing |
You can fly fish at Bootleg Lake but you might try a topwater bass lure |
| Bait Fishing |
You can bait fish at Bootleg Lake. Worms work well for Sunfish and Bass |
| Access Fee |
You will need a White Mountains pass and or special permit from the tribe .available on this site coming soon. |
| Tonto Pass |
You do not need a Tonto Pass for Bootleg Lake |
| Bag Limit |
Often catch and release only check posted signs |
| Boats to Rent |
No |
| Licenses for Sale |
No |
| Swimming |
No |
| Camping |
No camping is allowed |
| Drinking Water |
Yes |
| Barrier free Access |
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| Restrooms |
Yes |
| Trailer Spaces |
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| Electricity |
No |
| Boat & Engine Restrictions |
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| Launching Area |
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| Water Skiing |
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| Cleaning Stations |
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| Phone Number for Water Level |
Game and Fish (928)367-4281 |
| Marinas |
No marinas at Bootleg Lake |
| 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 17:12 |
