Fishing report
Fishing Report: May 21, 2026
| Water | Report | Recommendations / Tips |
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A-1 Lake
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Fair |
A-1 Lake is accessible. Try Green, Rainbow Power-bait and Worms. Low water levels |
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Black River
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Open |
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| Bog Tank | Fair |
Day-use only. No camping. Try Green Garlic, Orange/ Yellow Power-bait andWorms. |
| Bootleg Lake | Open | |
| Christmas Tree Lake | Open |
Christmas Tree Lake Permit Required For Entry. Christmas Tree Lake reservations can be taken by calling (928) 338-4385. |
| Cooley Lake | Good |
Please keep Cooley Lake clean, Pack-It-In/Pack-It-Out. Try Night Crawlers, Yellow Glitter and Rainbow Power-bait. Try jigs or Crankbait for Largemouth bass, also stinkbait for channel catfish. |
| Cyclone Lake | Open | Highway 473 Open |
| Drift Fence Lake | Fair | Drift Fence Lake is accessible. The Reservation Lake Store is closed. |
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Earl Park Lake |
Fair | Highway 473 Open. Try Worms and Garlic Power-bait, Pink/Purple Power-bait. |
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Hawley Lake |
Good |
Highway 473 Open. Hawley lake store is open but does NOT sell fishing or camping permits. Try Worms, Green and Rainbow Power-bait, corn |
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Horseshoe Lake
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Good |
Horseshoe Lake store is open. Try Yellow, Pink and Rainbow Power-bait, Worms and Lures. |
| Hurricane Lake | Open | |
| Pacheta Lake | Open | |
| Reservation Lake | Open | |
| Salt River | Open |
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Shush Be Tou Lake (Big Bear) |
Fair | Try Worms, Orange/Yellow also Rainbow Power-bait |
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Shush Be Zahze Lake (Little Bear)
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Fair | Try Worms, Green/Orange Power-bait. |
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Sunrise Lake
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Good |
Try green garlic powerbait, orange and yellow powerbait. Worms |
| Streams | Stocked | Lower log and Upper log are stocked |
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Tonto Lake (Tribal members only) |
Open |
Tonto Lake is accessible. Tribal Members can pick up permits at Game & Fish Offices in Whiteriver & Hondah Monday - Friday 8am- 5pm. |
| Information |
Lakes have been stocked. Daily bag limits for trout: 15 & older is 5 fish/day; 10-14 years old is 3 fish/day; 9 & younger is 2 fish/day. Arizona State Route 473 (Hwy into Hawley) and State Route 273 (Hwy near Sunrise Ski Area) are open. A valid White Mountain Apache Tribal Permit is required and must be carried at all times while fishing, boating, camping, sight-seeing, picnicking and other outdoor recreation activities on the Fort Apache Indian Reservation. Permits can be obtained at an authorized permit vendor. Firework possession and use is prohibited on the Fort Apache Indian Reservation. Visit wmatoutdoor.org or call our office at (928)338-4385 for the latest access info fishing report.
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