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Lakes of Arizona

Reservation Lake

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  • 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
  • Phone Numbers for more information::
    Game and Fish (928)338-4385
    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
    Road Conditions:
    Paved to dirt road filled with potholes
    Land Ownership:
    Reservation Lake is owned by the White Mountain Apache Tribe
    Ranger Station/District:
    Pinetop Game and Fish (928)3674281
    Entrance Fees/Permits:
    White Mountains Permit
    Elevation:
    9000 feet
    Max Surface Acres:
    280
    River Lake Impounds:
    Black River, White River
    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"
    Boat/Engine Restrictions:
    Electric only
    Boats to Rent:
    No
    Swimming:
    No
    Camping:
    Yes
    Barrier free Access:
    Yes you can get a vehicle pretty close say within 20 feet of the water
    Water Skiing:
    No
    Marinas:
    No marinas at Reservation Lake
  • 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

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  1. Erin
    Is there cell service at reservation lake? If not do you know where the closest reception toba signal is?
  2. PaulLaky
    Are there boat rentals with electric motors available at Reservation Lake. if so- what are the rates and the hours. also-do you sell tribe licenses there?
    Lastly- how is the fishing ?
  3. Mark Glover
    Are boats no longer rented at Reservation Lake ?
  4. nancy
    Are the cabins at Reservation available in mid September 2014? If so, what are the rates?
  5. David Esquivel
    Are the cabins at Reservation Lake still available for rent?

    Thank you,

    David :)