Reservation Lake Fishing Guide, Apache County, Arizona

• Overview

  Reservation Lake falls in Apache County, part of Arizona. The surface lies 9,055 feet up. This is sizeable water at about 279 acres, and a boat opens up most of it. Around 4.9 miles of bank, which is a long day on foot. Few waters listed in Apache County are bigger. Nearest place of any size is Eagar, 22 miles away. It is 135 miles to Gilbert, the nearest city. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Reservation Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include Apache trout, brown trout, brook trout, rainbow trout and speckled dace. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Treat Reservation Lake as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 27°F in January and 56°F in July. The year turns gently, without extremes at either end. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. On Reservation Lake that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. There is camping recorded roughly half a mile off. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. If the gate is shut, Drift Fence Lake at 2.4 miles is the nearest alternative. Treat access at Reservation Lake as something to verify.