Toh De Niihe near Chinle: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Within Apache County, Arizona, you have Toh De Niihe. Elevation runs to 5,587 feet. The water covers some 117 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. It is among the larger waters listed here for Apache County. You are 7.1 miles from Chinle. Many Farms follows at 18 miles, then Ganado at 27 miles. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Toh De Niihe

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Apache County records list bluehead sucker, flannelmouth sucker, black bullhead, green sunfish and Apache trout among the fish reported. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. On Toh De Niihe that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 76°F at the top of summer and 31°F at the bottom of winter. Ice comes and goes from one year to the next. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Toh De Niihe.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Records show it does not hold water year-round. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. The nearest alternative is Flat Rock Reservoir, 10 miles out. Confirm access to Toh De Niihe locally before you travel.