Reservoir

Near Sunrise Park Resort

Sunrise Lake

A permit-required White Mountain Apache Tribe reservoir at Sunrise Park, with fishing and boating governed by current tribal rules.

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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

Activities

Boat fishing, Canoeing, Fishing, Motorized boating, Non-motorized boating

Fishing

Fish species: Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout

Fishing conditions

Fishing conditions
Easy
Shore fishing
Easy
Boat fishing
Easy
Fly fishing
Easy
Wade fishing
Easy

Boating and paddling

Boating: Restricted

Motorized boats: Restricted

Restrictions: One gasoline motor up to 10 horsepower under current WMAT rules; approved fire extinguisher required. 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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