Lake Hole Fishing in Apache County, Arizona

• Overview

  Lake Hole stands in Apache County, Arizona. Elevation runs to 6,972 feet. Surface area runs to about 9 acres — small enough to read in one session. Pinetop-Lakeside sits 15 miles from here and is the nearest stop. Mesa is the closest city, 132 miles away. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water. No other water in the state carries this name.

• Where to Fish on Lake Hole

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Take Lake Hole a stretch at a time. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 70°F, with January the cold end at about 33°F. Seasons here are moderate, and the fishing runs most of the year. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. It sets the rhythm of the year at Lake Hole.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. Mapped as intermittent, it fills after rain and shrinks between. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. If the gate is shut, Anderson Lake at 2.4 miles is the nearest alternative. Check the current arrangement for Lake Hole.