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.
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.
| Scheduled Week Of | Lake | Region | Species |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2026 | BIG LAKE | Greer, Alpine Area | Trout |
| Apr 20, 2026 | SHOW LOW LAKE | Show Low, Pinetop Area | Trout |
| Apr 27, 2026 | TUNNEL RESERVOIR | Greer, Alpine Area | Trout |
| May 4, 2026 | BUNCH RESERVOIR | Greer, Alpine Area | Trout |
| May 4, 2026 | SHOW LOW LAKE | Show Low, Pinetop Area | Trout |
| May 4, 2026 | TUNNEL RESERVOIR | Greer, Alpine Area | Trout |
| Mar 30, 2026 | BECKER LAKE | Springerville/Eagar Area | Trout |
| Mar 30, 2026 | BUNCH RESERVOIR | Greer, Alpine Area | Trout |
| Mar 30, 2026 | RAINBOW LAKE | Show Low, Pinetop Area | Trout |
| Mar 30, 2026 | SHOW LOW LAKE | Show Low, Pinetop Area | Trout |
| Mar 30, 2026 | TUNNEL RESERVOIR | Greer, Alpine Area | Trout |
| Mar 23, 2026 | BECKER LAKE | Springerville/Eagar Area | Trout |
| Mar 23, 2026 | BUNCH RESERVOIR | Greer, Alpine Area | Trout |
| Mar 23, 2026 | RAINBOW LAKE | Show Low, Pinetop Area | Trout |
| Mar 23, 2026 | SHOW LOW LAKE | Show Low, Pinetop Area | Trout |
| Mar 23, 2026 | TUNNEL RESERVOIR | Greer, Alpine Area | Trout |
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.
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.