Reservation Lake

A permit-required White Mountain Apache Tribe reservoir near Big Lake and Hannagan Meadow, with fishing, boating, and nearby camping.

Photo by Jonathan Austen

Plan before you go

Access: Permit Required

Permit: Required

Applicable White Mountain Apache recreation, fishing, and boat permits are required. Verify current permit types, prices, and rules before travel.

This is tribal land. Obtain the correct current permits and review WMAT recreation and fishing rules before travel.

Access and management

Managing agency
White Mountain Apache Tribe Game & Fish Department
Jurisdiction
Tribal

At a glance

Fishing: Yes

Boating: Restricted

Access season: Tribal access rules apply

Fishing

Fish species: Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout

Fishing conditions

Fishing conditions
Easy
Best seasons
Spring, Summer, Fall
Shore fishing
Easy
Boat fishing
Easy
Fly fishing
Easy
Wade fishing
Easy

Boating and paddling

Boating: Restricted

Motorized boats: Restricted

Restrictions: Single electric motor only under current WMAT general lake rules; verify before travel.

Boat permits apply to non-motorized craft and float tubes. Current WMAT rules prohibit paddleboards.

Directions and map

Permits, regulations, and managing agency

Applicable White Mountain Apache recreation, fishing, and boat permits are required. Verify current permit types, prices, and rules before travel.

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