White Lake, Arizona: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  The Navajo County end of Arizona holds White Lake. The surroundings are rolling hill. The water covers some 25 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. White Mountain Lake sits 3.7 miles from the bank. For a city, Mesa is 119 miles off. Close by you have: Telephone Lake 2.2 miles away, Pintail Lake at 2.4 miles, Ned Lake 2.5 miles away, Bills Lake at 2.6 miles and Deep Lake 2.7 miles away. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on White Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include channel catfish, walleye and bluegill. Use it to know what is possible here, not what is certain. White Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 72°F, while January sits near 33°F. Most months fish reasonably, given the right weather. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. That shapes the year on White Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Public mapping marks it as seasonal water rather than permanent. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Should this one be busy, Telephone Lake is 2.2 miles off. For White Lake in particular, ask before you travel.