A-1 Lake

24 acres. Elev. 8,900 ft. 22 miles east of Pinetop off AZ 260. Named after an Apache chief who was given the name by U.S. Army officials who thought Apache names were too difficult to pronounce. A-1 Lake has easy access from the highway, but the parking area may be muddy in the snow or rainy seasons. Many fishermen use their waders and tubes, or rafts and canoes, to catch the Rainbows and Brookies. The shoreline is usually clear for casting. A-1 is popular for ice fishing when weather permits and is known for beautiful scenery. A few campsites are available at the south end. Open mid-May to mid-September

Ackre Lake

2 acres. Elev. 8,600 ft. Two miles south of Hannagan Meadow, off U.S. 191 on Forest Service 24. This fly-and-lure-only lake provides dedicated anglers with Apache Trout and Grayling, usually in early spring and late fall. It's a pleasant location for a picnic lunch while driving along the Coronado Trail. Douglas Fir and Blue Spruce around the lake provide an excellent photo backdrop. Only "catch and release" fishing at this lake.
      · Ackre Lake Fish Species: Native trout and Grayling
      · Access: Dirt
      · Amenities: Parking area, camping allowed
      · Winter freeze: yes
      · Live Bait Fish prohibited
      · Nearest Town: Alpine - lodging & restaurants
      · Note: Fly and lure only - campground nearby

Becker Lake

85 acres. Elev. 6,900 ft. Two miles northwest of Springerville, off U. S. 60. The lake is known for large rainbow trout, but no special regulations are in effect except for a season that runs from the first Friday in April to Nov. 30. Rest rooms are on-site: other facilities are available in Springerville-Eager. Named for Gustav and Julius Becker, Becker Lake is the oldest man-made lake in Arizona. Several outlaws reportedly are buried at the bottom.
      · Becker Lake Fish Species: Rainbow & Brown trout
      · Access: Paved
      · Boating: Single Electric Motor only, Launching area
      · Amenities: Parking area, lodging facilities, restaurants, Airfield, Fuel for planes, rest rooms
      · Winter freeze: yes
      · Live Bait Fish prohibited
      · Nearest Town: Springerville
      · Note: Waterfowl refuge on lake. Campground nearby.

Big Lake

The water in Big Lake is extremely rich and that means a lot of fish are caught here. It is 500 acres and is the queen of the trout lakes and fishermen catch hundreds of thousands of fish a year. Big Lake is a family lake and there are many facilities to help with this. There is a concessionaire that offers boat rentals, ice, gas and a lot of the extras that are needed. There is even a fish-cleaning station. There is also camping which makes this lake an overall fishing experience. It is about 40 miles southeast of Pinetop along State Rte. 260 and 273. The last 15 miles is graded gravel.

400 acres. Elev. 9,000 ft. 19 miles southwest of Eager using Arizona 260 and U.S. 273 either approaching from the east near Eagar or the west near Sunrise Resort. Open May to November, with snowmobile access in the winter. Big Lake is very popular among campers and families. To accommodate the numbers, it is stocked each spring and fall with more than 30,000 trout. Rainbow is the best yield with good catches of brookies and cutthroat trout. Facilities include a grocery store, boat rental, minor auto service repair and plenty of campsites in Brookchar, Cutthroat, Grayling, or Rainbow campgrounds.
     
      · Big Lake Fish Species: Rainbow, Brook, & Cutthroat trout
      · Access: Paved, Gravel
      · Boating: 8 hp Single (or less), Launching area
      · Amenities: Parking area, boats to rent, motors to rent, licenses for sale, groceries, gas & oil, tackle    & equipment, tables, drinking water, fireplaces, restrooms, trailer spaces, camping allowed - campground nearby.
      · Winter freeze: yes
      · Live Bait Fish prohibited
      · Nearest Town: Springerville - restaurants, lodging, airfield, fuel for planes
 

Show Low Lake

100 acres. Elev. 6,500 ft. One mile off Arizona 260 in Show Low on Show Low Lake Road. Early spring is the best time to fish trout here. Other species include walleye, largemouth bass, bluegill, and catfish. Show Low Lake turned up the state record walleye - a whopping 12-pounder. Shoreline fishing is better than most, making Show Low a great place to take the family. Small bait shop, with boat rentals and launch. Campgrounds at Show Low Lake are maintained by Navajo County Parks and Recreation Department. Recent improvements have been made to the grounds and facilities.

      · Show Low Lake Fish Species: Rainbow & Brown trout, Largemouth Bass, Sunfish, Catfish
      · Access: Paved
      · Boating: 8 hp Single or less, Launching area
      · Amenities: Parking area, tables, drinking water, fireplaces, restrooms, trailer spaces, camping    allowed     
     
      · Winter freeze: yes
      · Live Bait Fish prohibited
      · Nearest Town: Show Low - lodging & restaurants, airfield, fuel for planes
      · Note: Campground nearby, Navajo County Park

Sunrise Lake

900 acres. Elev. 9,100 ft. 30 miles east of Pinetop using Arizona 260 and 273. Paved roads for easy access. Sunrise is one of the largest and best trout lakes and, with A-1, Horseshoe, Big, and Reservation close by, there's never a dull day fishing. Some of the fish grow into the 15-20-inch range. Large graylings. New slot limit and bait restrictions. trout 12-16 inches must be released. Both trolling and shore fishing are excellent. Sunrise may get a bit breezy because it doesn't have the wooded areas to break the wind. Campgrounds, stores, gas stations, boat rentals.
 

Woodland Lake

23 acres. Elev. 6,800 ft. Woodland is in the middle of Pinetop, about a quarter-mile southwest of Arizona 260. A few years ago, the area was improved as a community park and fishing lake. The park now has plenty of restrooms, picnic tables, ramadas, and grills. The paved roads and parking lots make access easy. There's a launch for boats with electric motors. The lake, which is a popular lure for families, is home to rainbow trout, largemouth bass, channel catfish, and bluegill.
     · Woodland Lake Fish Species: Rainbow & Brown trout, Largemouth Bass, sunfish, catfish
     · Access: Gravel
     · Boating: Single Electric Motor only, Launching area
     · Amenities: Parking area, tables, drinking water, fireplaces, restrooms,
     · Winter freeze: yes
     · Live Bait Fish prohibited
     · Nearest Town: Pinetop - lodging & restaurants
     · Note: Day use only, Campground nearby..

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