Big Lake Fishing Guide

Big Lake has renowned trout fishing with rainbow trout, brook, cutthroat, and apache trout filling the waters and is known as the fishing lake for its size, fish populations and amenities. Big Lake offers 575 water surface acres with an average depth of about 16 feet.

BIG LAKE: Described as one of "Arizona's Best Kept Secrets" and one of the Best Trout Fishing Opportunities in the state of Arizona!

At the nearby fishing shop, you can grab row boats, motor boats and all of your fishing bait and tackle gear.

Big Lake is located in northern Arizona’s White Mountains towards the eastern side of the state. Big Lake just over 9,000 feet in elevation and is about 680-acre lake regularly that draws fishermen and women from all over the state.

Big Lake is open from mid April to Mid November, depending on the weather. Fishing anglers over 13 need a state fishing license and a Rainbow Trout stamp and are limited to six trout for daily bags.

Big Lake allows both gas and electric boats. Gas boats must be  10 HP or less gas motors. Boats are available for rent at the lake.

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Directions to Big Lake 

Big Lake is located about 25 miles south of Springerville, Arizona in the Arizona White Mountains.

If you're traveling from Springerville, AZ, head west 5 miles to the Big Lake turnoff (AZ261). Drive up the mountain 18 miles to FR 113 and turn left. Drive 2 miles to the Big Lake entrance (FR115) and then turn right. Follow the road all the way around Big Lake and take the first paved road to the right.