Special Regulations <strong>and</strong> Seasons — <strong>Fish</strong>: Commission Order 40The following bodies of water identified under Special Regulations <strong>and</strong> Seasons (pages 12–28) have special fishing seasons (R12-4-317), dailybag <strong>and</strong> possession limits, length limits or closures that differ from General Statewide Regulations (pages 6–9) or Statewide Daily Bag <strong>and</strong>Possession Limits (page 6). Only exceptions to General Statewide Regulations <strong>and</strong> General Sport <strong>Fish</strong>ing Seasons are shown for each area.White MountainsREVISEDREVISEDREVISEDREVISEDREVISEDREVISEDSpecial Regulations include fishing seasons, daily bag <strong>and</strong>possession limits, length limits, bait <strong>and</strong> hook restrictions,legal methods, <strong>and</strong> waters <strong>and</strong> areas closed to fishing.Notes:REVISED1. General Statewide Regulations apply to all waters <strong>and</strong> fish specieswithin the White Mountains area except as listed below.2. For each water listed, the possession limit is two times the dailybag limit, unless a different possession limit is specified.Ackre Lake Catch-<strong>and</strong>-release only for trout. Trout must be immediatelyreleased unharmed; no trout may be kept; artificial fly<strong>and</strong> lure only; single barbless hooks only.Becker Lake Catch-<strong>and</strong>-release only for trout. Trout must beimmediately released unharmed; no trout may be kept; artificial fly<strong>and</strong> lure only; single barbless hooks only.Burro Creek Catch-<strong>and</strong>-release only for trout. Trout must beimmediately released unharmed; no trout may be kept; artificial fly<strong>and</strong> lure only; single barbless hooks only.Carnero Lake The limit is 2 trout; artificial fly <strong>and</strong> lure only.Coyote Creek Catch-<strong>and</strong>-release only for trout. Trout must beimmediately released unharmed; no trout may be kept; artificial fly<strong>and</strong> lure only; single barbless hooks only.Lee Valley Lake The limit is 2 trout (includes any combination oftrout <strong>and</strong> grayling); artificial fly <strong>and</strong> lure only.mamie Creek Catch-<strong>and</strong>-release only for trout. Trout must beimmediately released unharmed; no trout may be kept; artificial fly<strong>and</strong> lure only; single barbless hooks only.nelson reservoir Unlimited rainbow <strong>and</strong> brown trout from Sept.1 through March 31. Note: from April 1 through Aug. 31 the limit is6 trout.nutrioso Creek From its confluence with the Little Colorado Riverupstream to Highway 180 in the city of Nutrioso including NelsonReservoir. Unlimited rainbow <strong>and</strong> brown trout from Sept. 1 throughMarch 31. Note: from April 1 through Aug. 31 the limit is 6 trout.silver Creek In Navajo County within the boundaries of the <strong>Arizona</strong><strong>Game</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Fish</strong> Commission-owned property, excluding theportion designated as state fish hatchery. Catch-<strong>and</strong>-release onlyfor trout from Oct. 1 through March 31. Trout must be immediatelyreleased unharmed; no trout may be kept; artificial fly <strong>and</strong> lureonly; single barbless hooks only. Note: from April 1 through Sept.30 bait <strong>and</strong> barbed hooks may also be used, <strong>and</strong> the limit is 6trout.thompson Creek Catch-<strong>and</strong>-release only for trout. Trout must beimmediately released unharmed; no trout may be kept; artificial fly<strong>and</strong> lure only; single barbless hooks only.West Fork of the Black river From the confluence of HaygroundCreek upstream to the Fort Apache Indian Reservation includingtributaries. Catch-<strong>and</strong>-release only for trout. Trout must be immediatelyreleased unharmed; no trout may be kept; artificial fly <strong>and</strong> lure only;single barbless hooks only.Woodl<strong>and</strong> Lake The limit is 4 trout.Waters <strong>and</strong> Areas Closed to <strong>Fish</strong>ing• region i headquarters in Pinetop Posted boundary.• state or federal hatcheries Posted boundaries.Apache trout recovery Closures• Bear Wallow Creek In Greenlee County• Conklin Creek In Greenlee County• east Fork Little Colorado river Upper portion upstream of ColterDam in Apache County.• <strong>Fish</strong> Creek Includes tributaries double Cienega <strong>and</strong> Corduroycreeks in Greenlee County (excludes Ackre Lake).• hayground Creek In Apache County• Lee Valley Creek Above Lee Valley Lake.• mineral Creek In Apache County, upstream of the Apache-SitgreavesNational Forests boundary.• raspberry Creek In Greenlee County• soldier Creek In Apache County• south Fork Little Colorado river In Apache County• stinky Creek In Apache County• West Fork of the Black river From the upper Apache trout barrier ¼mile below Forest Service Road 116, downstream to a point 100 yardsbelow the lower Apache trout barrier in Apache County.note: Other seasonal closures may be in effect within some areas dueto bald eagle breeding closures <strong>and</strong>/or Wildlife Area closures. See page48 for information on Crescent Lake, Greer Lakes (tunnel, Bunch <strong>and</strong>river), Luna Lake <strong>and</strong> show Low Lake.Live Baitfish RegulationsNo live baitfish may be used or in possession on any waters in this fishingarea in Navajo or Apache Counties, no exceptions. See pages 10–11.Watercraft <strong>and</strong> Motor RestrictionsThe use of watercraft <strong>and</strong> motors are restricted on the following watersin this fishing area:Single electric motor only: Ackre Lake, Bunch Reservoir, Carnero Lake,Lee Valley Lake, Scott Reservoir, Tunnel Reservoir, Woodl<strong>and</strong> Lake10 horsepower or less: Becker Lake, Big Lake, Concho Lake, CrescentLake, Fool Hollow Lake, Luna Lake, Nelson Reservoir, Rainbow Lake,River Reservoir, Show Low LakeFor more information <strong>and</strong> a complete listing, refer to page 31.12 <strong>Arizona</strong> <strong>Game</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Fish</strong> <strong>Department</strong> • www.azgfd.gov
<strong>Fish</strong>ing Waters — White Mountains1 Ackre Lake2 Becker Lake3 Big Lake4 Black River5 Burro Creek6 Carnero Lake7 Coyote Creek8 Crescent Lake9 Fool Hollow Lake10 Greer Lakes (Tunnel,Bunch <strong>and</strong> River)11 Lee Valley Lake12 Little Colorado River13 Luna Lake14 Mamie Creek15 Nelson Reservoir16 Nutrioso Creek17 Rainbow Lake18 Show Low Lake19 Silver Creek20 Thompson Creek21 West Fork of the Black River22 Woodl<strong>and</strong> Lake00 Popular General Regulation <strong>Fish</strong>ing Waters00 Special Regulation <strong>Fish</strong>ing WatersW Indian ReservationW National Park, Monument, orMemorial Closed to Huntingspecial regulations <strong>and</strong> seasons — <strong>Fish</strong>: Commission order 402014 <strong>Arizona</strong> <strong>Fish</strong>ing Regulations 13
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