Tonto Lake

Tonto Lake is located just south of Pacheta Lake in the White Mountains Indian Reservation. The lake holds Apache and Rainbow trout. The Show Low Chamber of Commerce says to get to this lake go " 33 Miles SE of Fort Apache using Y70 and Y40 or access from Pacheta Lake off Y40". The lake is slightly lower in elevation from Pacheta and Hurricane lake so if one of them are not hitting this lake might be worth checking out. Tent camping is permitted at Tonto Lake.

GPS:

Latitude: 33.6917 Longitude: -109.5951

Phone Numbers for more information::

Game and Fish (928)338-4385

Restrictions/Season of Use:

Seasonal Call ahead to the White Mountains Apache Fish and Game Department at (928)338-4385 most likely the lake is open from May to labor day or late fall

Road Conditions:

Dirt

Land Ownership:

Tonto 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:

8200

Max Surface Acres:

7800 feet

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"

Boats to Rent:

No

Swimming:

No

Camping:

Yes tent camping only at Tonto Lake

Trailer Spaces:

No

Electricity:

No

Water Skiing:

No

Cleaning Stations:

No

Marinas:

No marinas at Tonto Lake

The Show Low Chamber of Commerce says to get to this lake go " 33 Miles SE of Fort Apache using Y70 and Y40 or access from Pacheta Lake off Y40".