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Fishing At Bunch Reservoir Arizona
Bunch Reservoir is one of three reservoirs (the other two: Tunnel, p108 and River p.103) that are just outside of Greer in the scenic White Mountains. Bunch came into being when a dam was created to impound the Little Colorado River about a mile north of Greer.
Bunch Reservoir suffers chronic changes in size and, depending on the time of year ( and recent atmospheric conditions), it can run anywhere from 44 surface acres in the spring to 20 by the end of the summer.
As is the case with most lakes in the White Mountains, the best time to prospect the lake for finny gold is in the early spring right after the thaw. Bunch Reservoir is home to a healthy population of brown and rainbow trout, and periodically stories come out of the lake about huge fish.-G .J Sagi, from the travel handbook Fishing Arizona
Map of Bunch Reservoir Arizona
Directions to Bunch Reservoir Arizona
Come prepared for the cold though. At this altitude, the days when a stiff breeze isn't blowing are relatively rare, and alpine storms arrive quickly. To find the lake, take State Route 373 south toward Greer. In about two miles, signs will indicated a small paved road on your left that leads to the lake.- G.J. Sagi from the travel handbook Fishing Arizona
Information for Bunch Reservoir Arizona
| Consumption Advisory |
To check if there is an advisory read this Game and Fish article. |
| Restrictions/Season of Use |
Bunch Reservoir is open all year but check road conditions due to the altitude of |
| GPS |
Latitude: 34° 02' 20.42"N Longitude: 109° 26' 47.35"W |
| Land Ownership |
Bunch Reservoir is owned by the Apache Sitgreaves National Forest |
| Tournament this week |
No |
| Elevation |
The elevation at Bunch Reservoir is 8200feet |
| Max Surface Acers |
40 |
| Spawning Season |
Spring for trout and stocked regularly through the summer |
| River lake Impounds |
Little Colorado River |
| Water Temp |
cold and possible winter freeze |
| Average Depth |
10 ft |
| Road Condition |
Paved to dirt |
| Fly Fishing |
Yes |
| Bait Fishing |
Check with the Apache Sitgreaves National Forest about bait fishing. This lake is Fly and Artificial lure sometimes. |
| 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 Bunch Reservoir |
| Bag Limit |
There will posted signs for bag limits on Rainbow and other species of trout |
| Boats to Rent |
No |
| Licenses for Sale |
No |
| Swimming |
No |
| Camping |
Yes |
| Drinking Water |
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| Barrier free Access |
No |
| Restrooms |
Yes |
| Trailer Spaces |
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| Electricity |
No |
| Boat & Engine Restrictions |
Electric motors only |
| Launching Area |
Yes |
| Water Skiing |
No |
| Cleaning Stations |
? |
| Phone Number for Water Level |
Game and Fish (928)367-4281 or (928) 535-4481 |
| Marinas |
No marinas at Bunch Reservoir |
| Bait Shops |
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| Ranger Station |
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| Ranger District |
Springerville Ranger District
P.O. Box 760 Springerville, AZ 85938
Voice: (928) 333-6200
TTY: (928) 333-5397 |
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Last Updated on Saturday, 03 July 2010 17:16 |