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Fishing At Pacheta Lake Arizona
When I first heard the reports I couldn't believe it. A 15-pound, 9-ounce brown trout caught at tiny Pacheta Lake on the White Mountain Apache Indian Reservation in August 1993 came within 14 ounces of eclipsing the old state record. More than a few eyebrows were raised over Pacheta's productivity.
Of course, the reason why I really couldn't believe the report at first was primarily because Pacheta is so far off the beaten path. The lake may only impounds a total of 63 surface acres, but there are 2 miles of shoreline to work, and the waterway plummets to a brown trout-pleasing depth of 28 feet in at least one spot. -G.J Sagi, from the essential travel handbook Fishing Arizona
Map of Pacheta Lake Arizona
Directions to Pacheta Lake Arizona
Take Y55 east from Whiteriver and turn east at Y80 another mile to the lake.
Information for Pacheta 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 |
Pacheta Lake is owned by the White Mountain Apache Tribe |
| Tournament this week |
No |
| Elevation |
8173 |
| Max Surface Acers |
63 |
| Spawning Season |
Stocked in May |
| River lake Impounds |
Black River, White River |
| Water Temp |
cold |
| Average Depth |
20 plus |
| Road Condition |
Paved to dirt Four Wheel Drive required in Rain or Snow |
| Fly Fishing |
Yes you can fly fish at Pacheta lake |
| Bait Fishing |
Yes |
| Access Fee |
White Mountains Permit |
| Tonto Pass |
You do not need a Tonto Pass for Pacheta 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 Pacheta 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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