young-coueshunter Report post Posted July 4, 2011 I'm headed to the white mountains in a few weeks. Was wondering what lakes will be open I usually go to big lake and a couple res lakes. I will be staying in pine top. I heard big lake was closed but hopes it re opens hear shortly. If anyone has been up there lately maybe you could give me some info. Thanks... Young-coues Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billrquimby Report post Posted July 4, 2011 The entire Apache portion of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest is closed to entry, including Big Lake, the Greer Lakes and the Black and Little Colorado rivers. Becker Lake outside Springerville is owned by Game and Fish and is open to fishing. A couple of friends caught some nice rainbows there this week, but it's catch and release only with barbless hooks for now. As far as I know, all White Mountain Apache Reservation lakes and streams are open, as well as several lakes (I don't know which) on the Sitgreaves portion of the forest in the Show Low area. It has been raining every afternoon and evening up here, and everything finally is soaked here in Greer. Although his closure order runs through December, I suspect the Apache National Forest supervisor is under pressure to reopen fishing lakes and perhaps a couple of campgrounds before Labor Day. Bill Quimby Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
young-coueshunter Report post Posted July 5, 2011 Great thanks for the info bill. I will be headed up there the end of july maybe that part will re open but if not i guess ill be doing some fishing near show low. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
