Woodruff Reservoir Fishing in Navajo County, Arizona

• Overview

  Woodruff Reservoir is a Navajo County water, in Arizona. It lies 5,213 feet above sea level. At roughly 2 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Navajo County. Nearest place of any size is Holbrook, 13 miles away. Snowflake is 16 miles away, with Taylor at 19 miles. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Woodruff Reservoir

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Open biodiversity records for Navajo County list green sunfish, bluehead sucker, channel catfish and largemouth bass. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Treat Woodruff Reservoir as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 76°F, the coldest about 35°F. Spring and autumn are the strongest, but nothing is truly closed. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. The season on Woodruff Reservoir rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Failing this one, try Cedar Lake, 19 miles away. The position on Woodruff Reservoir is worth confirming on the day.