White Mountains Fish Stocking

The White Mountains of eastern Arizona are home to some of the state's premier trout fisheries. High-elevation lakes and streams are stocked regularly from spring through fall, offering cool-weather angling amid ponderosa pine forests.

Quick answer

The White Mountains area includes 14 stocked lakes tracked on this site. Anglers can find trout and catfish stocking schedules for waters in Show Low, Pinetop-Lakeside, Springerville, and nearby communities.

Recent stocking activity in White Mountains

Scheduled Week OfLakeRegionSpecies
Apr 20, 2026BIG LAKEGreer, Alpine AreaTrout
Apr 20, 2026SHOW LOW LAKEShow Low, Pinetop AreaTrout
Apr 27, 2026TUNNEL RESERVOIRGreer, Alpine AreaTrout
May 4, 2026BUNCH RESERVOIRGreer, Alpine AreaTrout
May 4, 2026SHOW LOW LAKEShow Low, Pinetop AreaTrout
May 4, 2026TUNNEL RESERVOIRGreer, Alpine AreaTrout
Mar 30, 2026BECKER LAKESpringerville/Eagar AreaTrout
Mar 30, 2026BUNCH RESERVOIRGreer, Alpine AreaTrout
Mar 30, 2026RAINBOW LAKEShow Low, Pinetop AreaTrout
Mar 30, 2026SHOW LOW LAKEShow Low, Pinetop AreaTrout
Mar 30, 2026TUNNEL RESERVOIRGreer, Alpine AreaTrout
Mar 23, 2026BECKER LAKESpringerville/Eagar AreaTrout
Mar 23, 2026BUNCH RESERVOIRGreer, Alpine AreaTrout
Mar 23, 2026RAINBOW LAKEShow Low, Pinetop AreaTrout
Mar 23, 2026SHOW LOW LAKEShow Low, Pinetop AreaTrout
Mar 23, 2026TUNNEL RESERVOIRGreer, Alpine AreaTrout

Stocked lakes in White Mountains

Frequently asked questions

The White Mountains area has 14 stocked lakes tracked on this site. Browse the lake list on this page for details on each location.

Stocking schedules vary by season. Trout stocking is typically strongest in cooler months, while catfish stocking is more common in warmer periods. Check the activity table above for current dates.


Source note

This page organizes public Arizona fish stocking schedule information and related lake context. Official schedule dates may represent the Monday of the stocking week rather than a guaranteed same-day event.

Schedule information should be verified against the official source when planning travel-sensitive trips. Stocking schedules may change due to weather, hatchery logistics, or local conditions.