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Fishing At Drift Fence Lake Arizona
Nearby Hurricane Lake, once home of the worlds record Apache trout, steals most of the notoriety from Drift Fence Lake. It's a real shame too, since Drift Fence Lake is scenic, with a road curvy and cliffy enough to spawn its own legend, and by the fall it has enough lunker rainbows to attract a near fanatic following.
Perhaps the only problem with the 15-acre impoundment is the simple fact that its depth of only 22 feet at 8,970 feet above sea level can translate to winter freezes and kill-offs.
Take heart though, the White Mountain Apache tribe stocks early in the spring, and by fall the rainbows are big enough to fill any frying pan. There's also a campground at the lake with roughly a dozen sites, so you are guaranteed a tremendous waterside experience if you're staying overnight. -G.J Sagi, from the essential travel handbook Fishing Arizona
Map of Drift Fence Lake Arizona
Directions to Drift Fence Lake Arizona
Take Hwy 260 east of McNary to the 273 then south on Forest Service Road 116 leading to Reservation Lake and Hurricane Lake. The turnoff for Drift Fence Lake will be after the turnoff for Hurricane Lake.
Information for Drift Fence Lake Arizona
| Consumption Advisory |
To check if there is an advisory read this Game and Fish article. |
| Restrictions/Season of Use |
Open all year Stocked first in May when weather permits, The roads to Drift Fence lake often closed in the winter so call ahead. |
| GPS |
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| Land Ownership |
Drift Fence Lake is owned by the White Mountain Apache Tribe |
| Tournament this week |
No |
| Elevation |
The elevation at Drift Fence Lake is 8900 feet |
| Max Surface Acers |
15 |
| Spawning Season |
Spring for other species and stocked regularly through the summer with trout starting in May through Labor Day |
| River lake Impounds |
Black River, White River |
| Water Temp |
cold |
| Average Depth |
22 max |
| Road Condition |
Paved to dirt |
| Fly Fishing |
Yes |
| Bait Fishing |
You can bait fish at Drift Fence Lake |
| Access Fee |
White Mountains Permit |
| Tonto Pass |
You do not need a Tonto Pass for Drift Fence Lake |
| Bag Limit |
Trout: 5 for adults (15 and over) 3 for juveniles (10-14) 2 for kids (under 10)
Bass and Catfish: 15 for adults, 8 for juveniles, 8 for kids
All other species "No limit" |
| Boats to Rent |
No |
| Licenses for Sale |
No |
| Swimming |
No |
| Camping |
Yes |
| Drinking Water |
No |
| Barrier free Access |
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| Restrooms |
Yes |
| Trailer Spaces |
Yes |
| Electricity |
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| Boat & Engine Restrictions |
Electric only |
| Launching Area |
Yes |
| Water Skiing |
No |
| Cleaning Stations |
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| Phone Number for Water Level |
Game and Fish (928)338-4385 |
| Marinas |
No marinas at Drift Fence Lake |
| Bait Shops |
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| Ranger Station |
Pinetop Game and Fish (928)3674281 |
| Ranger District |
For more information contact the White Mountains Apache Fish and Game Department at (928)338-4385 |
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