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Fishing At Hurricane Lake Arizona
On June 10, 1993, something miraculous happened at Hurricane Lake, high atop the White Mountain Apache Indian Reservation. A young Lakeside resident, fishing with his father, landed a 5-pound, 15.5-ounce Apache trout.
It was not only subsequently certified as the state's largest Apache trout caught that year but was the new state record. It eclipsed the old record caught in May 1992 at Christmas Tree Lake (Also on the White Mountain Indian Reservation). At the time, it stood as the largest Apache trout ever caught in the world. Arizona is, after all, the only place this subspecies calls home.
The angler was using a 1/4-ounce yellow Z-Ray with red spots as bait. Like most new records, this one has an interesting story behind it.
Fishing with his father from a small boat, the young man caught the fish at 5 A.M. "it was in the cooler for 27 hours before I had it weighed," he said later. By the time he got the new record on a grocery store's scale, the bottom of the cooler was literally covered with eggs, effectively reducing the weight of the fish. -G.J Sagi, from the essential travel handbook Fishing Arizona
Map of Hurricane Lake Arizona
Directions to Hurricane Lake Arizona
The most direct route to Hurricane Lake is to take Y55 east from Whiteriver (along the East Fork of the White River). It's a dirt road and rough toward the end, so take your time. After nearly 20 miles, you'll come to Y20. Take it north toward Reservation Lake. Hurricane Lake is off to the left (west) of the road. You can also drive State Route 273 south from Route 260 (between Pinetop-Lakeside and Springerville.) Then Follow the signs. It's three miles west of Reservation Lake. -G.J Sagi, from the essential travel handbook Fishing Arizona
Information for Hurricane 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 |
| GPS |
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| Land Ownership |
Hurricane Lake is owned by the White Mountain Apache Tribe |
| Tournament this week |
No |
| Elevation |
The elevation at Hurricane Lake is close to 9,000 feet |
| Max Surface Acers |
20 |
| Spawning Season |
Stocked with Apaches and Rainbows in May |
| River lake Impounds |
Black River, White River |
| Water Temp |
cold |
| Average Depth |
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| Road Condition |
Paved to dirt Four Wheel Drive required in Rain or Snow |
| Fly Fishing |
Yes you can fly fish at Hurricane lake |
| Bait Fishing |
You can bait fish at Hurricane Lake But note posted signs as this lake has implemented "No Bait Fishing" in the past only artificial fly and lure. |
| Access Fee |
White Mountains Permit |
| Tonto Pass |
You do not need a Tonto Pass for Hurricane 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 |
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| Electricity |
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| Boat & Engine Restrictions |
Electric only |
| Launching Area |
Primitive |
| Water Skiing |
No |
| Cleaning Stations |
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| Phone Number for Water Level |
Game and Fish (928)338-4385 |
| Marinas |
No marinas at Hurricane 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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