Becker Lake | Arizona Fly Fishing Reports & Conditions

Fishing very well in the early mornings. Best methods have been dropping a larger chironomid 9-10 ft deep, or trolling a leech with a midge dropper near the surface. Stripping big streamers deep has also been effective.

Fishing Report Last Updated:

7 / 2 / 2020

Fishing Conditions

Fly Fishing Becker Lake is currently Good

Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby:

Water flow: Full pool

Visibility: 48 inches

Water temperature at mid-day: 33 Degrees F

Water condition: Clear

Best time of day to fish: mid morning to afternood

Best stretch:

Best access point:

Fly fishing hatches in order of importance:

Fish species: Rainbow and Tiger Trout

Fishing season: Year Round

Nearest airport: Pinetop-Lakeside

Recommended fly fishing leader: 9 Foot Leader

Recommended fly fishing tippet: 5X Tippet

Best fly fishing rod: 9' 5 Weight Fly Rod

Best floating fly line: WF Trout Fly Line

Best sinking fly line: Bank Shot Sink Tip Fly Line

Fly Name:	Fly Color:	Fly Size(s):
Bead Head Woolly Bugger Streamer	Olive, Brown	6-14
I Can See It Midge Fly	Red	10-16
Flashback Scud Wet Hare's Ear	Black, Tan	8-14

Becker Lake Description

Becker Lake is located right outside of Springerville, Arizona. It is a catch and release, artificial fly and lure only lake. This lake is typically free from ice year round and is one of the top destinations in the White Mountains for quality Rainbow Trout. In 2016 AZ Game and Fish also started stocking Tiger Trout which had already reached 14-16" and continue to grow fast. The average sized rainbow is ...

Techniques & Tips

Fish chironomids under indicators, streamers, and leeches. Temp increase will have fishing looking for bigger meals. Follow the wind!

7-Day Forecast

Temperatures will start rising. Beautiful time to be on Becker

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