Guide To Fishing At Big Lake

What to fish for...

Fishing for rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, brook trout and brown trout at Big Lake in Arizona.

Located in the beautiful White Mountains, Big Lake is a 450-acre lake, 10 miles south of Greer, AZ. This is the largest, and most productive, fishing lake in the area. It is also a popular camping area with varied amenities and activities. Lots of shoreline is accessible for fishing from the bank. Fishing boats, kayaks and canoes are all good options for fishing here. A boat ramp is available for public use. There is a bait, tackle and convenience store at the lake which also offers boat rentals.

Primary fish species residing in Big Lake

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Big Lake Amenities

Marina: NO
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: NO
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: NEARBY

Today's Weather & Forecast

Fishing Boat Rentals

Big Lake Tackle & Supply
Rentals: 5-man, 4-man fishing boats, row boats and kayaks
928 521-1387

Marinas

Big Lake Tackle and Supply
FS road 8115 store front
Greer, AZ 85927
928 521-1387

Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Apache Railroad Multi-Use Trail
Concrete ramp, with dock, on the northwest corner of the lake

Big Lake Tackle & Supply
FS road 8115 store front
Greer, AZ 85927
Paved boat launch ramp and parking on the southeast corner of the lake.
928 521-1387

South Cove Boating Site
Paved boat ramp and parking, located on the southwest corner of the lake

Click here for a Arizona Fishing License.

Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby

Grayling Campground - 928 333-4301

Cutthroat Campground - 928 735-7313

Apache Trout Campground - 928 537-8888

Brookchar Campground - 928 735-7313

Rainbow Campground - 928 537-8888

Big Lake AZ Map - Fishing & Camping Areas

Lake Video

Contact Information

Big Lake
Big Lake Arizona
Apache Trout Campground
Apache Sitgreaves National Forest
Springerville AZ 85938
928 537-8888

Fishing lakes in each state.