Becker Lake - Springerville, AZ

Lake Information

Surface Area:85 acres
Maximum Depth:21 ft.
Elevation:6910 ft.
Fish Species: Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout
Becker Lake, near Springerville, is Arizona’s top catch-and-release fly-fishing-only trout fishery, covering 107 acres at 6,900 feet elevation. Managed under special regulations, anglers may use barbless artificial flies and lures only, and all trout must be released unharmed.

The lake supports trophy rainbow and Apache trout, with many fish exceeding 18 inches. Fly fishers use woolly buggers, leeches, midges, and damselfly nymphs. Float tubes and small craft with electric motors are common, though shore anglers also find success.

Becker’s clear, vegetated water supports a healthy trout population year-round. Facilities include a boat ramp and vault toilets. Camping is not available on-site, but nearby Springerville provides lodging and supplies.

For serious fly anglers, Becker Lake offers a premier experience focused on conservation and trophy trout potential.



Latest Fish Reports

Date Report Author
5-26-2024 Fishing is rated fair
Fishing is rated fair. Single-point barbless artificial fly... more »
Arizona Game & Fish Department
5-25-2020 Becker Lake Report
Fishing very well in the early mornings. Best... more »
Orvis Company
3-9-2020 Becker Lake Fishing Report
Water flow: Full pool Visibility: 48 inches Water temperature at... more »
Orvis Company
2-10-2020 Becker Lake Fishing Report
picking up Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby: Water flow: Full pool Visibility: 48... more »
Orvis Company
9-16-2019 Becker Lake Fishing Report
Becker Lake can only be fished with artificial... more »
Arizona Game & Fish Department


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