Located in Greer, Arizona, within the White Mountains of Arizona, and surrounded by the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest are three very cool reservoirs, the bunch, tunnel, and river reservoirs, collectively called The Greer Lakes. Each is accessed from FR 87B. River Reservoir is the last lake on FR 87B.
The Greer Lakes and the Little Colorado River are within walking distance for avid anglers, hikers, adventurers, and vacationers.
Elevation: 8403
Thanks to its four-season climate, there is no bad time to visit Greer.
The best times are summer and early fall. Temperatures are perfect for outdoor activities and a welcome respite from triple-digit heat in the Phoenix area. Some attractions and restaurants are open only in summer.
Visitors should be prepared for heavy rain through July and August.
Expect cool to cold nighttime temperatures
Campfire grills and picnic tables
Garbage facilities
Shower facility
Campground hosts
Amphitheater
Gravel roads
Parking pads
No utility hookups.
Gas, groceries, restaurants, and equipment rentals are available in Greer.
Destination:
· Molly Butlers Lodge and Restaurant
· Rendezvous Diner
· The Restaurant at The Lost Resorts
· Edelweiss Resort and Restaurant
Camping:
· Benny Creek Campground
· Rolfe C. Hoyer Campground
· Hoyer Campground
· Dispersed Camping
Operated By: Concessionaire
Information Center: Springerville Ranger District, (928) 333-6200, TTY: (928) 333 -5397
River Reservoir
River Reservoir is the largest and deepest of a trio of lakes collectively known as the Greer Lakes. Area: 50 acres with an average depth of 20 ft. (6.1 m). Primarily managed as a cold-water blue-ribbon trophy sport fishery. Stocked with catchable-sized Rainbow trout in the spring and summer and like the two neighboring reservoirs, although not stocked, the Little Color River diversion that refills in the winter provides Brown Trout.
Secondaries self-sustaining native fish populations are the Little Colorado sucker, speckled dace, and bluehead suckers.
Most of the water rights are used for irrigation purposes and are subject to frequent and drastic changes in flow.
Boat motors are restricted to electric or 10 HP motors or less.
Tunnel Reservoir
Area: 15 acres with an Average depth of 10 ft. (3.0 m).Boating - Non-Motorized allowed.
Bunch Reservoir
20 acres in size and has an average depth of 10 feetBoating - Non-Motorized allowed.
Fishing Techniques – Trolling flies, such as brown or black wooly buggers or spinners, is likely to work well. Fly fishermen should try the upper end of the lake where the river comes in, and the lake is shallower.
Sometimes there’s good surface action in the evenings; stick to wet flies like wooly buggers, Montana stones, and Semi-Seal leeches. Fishing with night crawlers works well on the lake's east side and upper end.
Special Notes – Statewide fishing regulations apply, and a trout stamp is required. The daily bag limit is six trout: three for unlicensed anglers under the age of 14.
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