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Fishing At Reservation Lake Arizona
Reservation Lake, which is at a frigid elevation of 9,000 feet above sea level, is rather out-of-the-way destination on the White Mountain Apache Indian Reservation. Once you get there though you'll find 280 surface acres of trout-infested waters that include rainbow, brook, brown and Apache.
Try Working the shorelines with small Mepps spinners in red and yellow or any of the marshmallow-style trout baits. When trolling (remember only electric trolling motors are allowed), use cowbells and work deep, especially during the daytime. A silver Rapala probably isn't a bad idea either.. -G.J Sagi, from the essential travel handbook Fishing Arizona
The south end of the lake and the dam are accessible for shore fishermen and the rock-dam is a popular spot often filled with fishermen all the way across. I've had the best luck at this lake with Rainbow Power Bait. - Tom
Map of Reservation Lake Arizona
Directions to Reservation Lake Arizona
Take State Route 273 to the Big Lake turnoff take a right at Service Road 116 this will lead you south to Reservation Lake.
Information for Reservation 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 Reservation lake often closed in the winter so call ahead. |
| GPS |
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| Land Ownership |
Reservation Lake is owned by the White Mountain Apache Tribe |
| Tournament this week |
No |
| Elevation |
The elevation at Reservation Lake is 9000 feet |
| Max Surface Acers |
280 |
| 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 |
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| Road Condition |
Paved to dirt road filled with potholes |
| Fly Fishing |
Yes you can fly fish at reservation lake |
| Bait Fishing |
You can bait fish at Reservation Lake |
| Access Fee |
White Mountains Permit |
| Tonto Pass |
You do not need a Tonto Pass for Reservation 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 |
Yes you can get a vehicle pretty close say within 20 feet of the water |
| Restrooms |
Yes |
| Trailer Spaces |
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| Electricity |
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| Boat & Engine Restrictions |
Electric only |
| Launching Area |
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| Water Skiing |
No |
| Cleaning Stations |
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| Phone Number for Water Level |
Game and Fish (928)338-4385 |
| Marinas |
No marinas at Reservation 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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