- Bunch Reservoir
Infobox lake
lake_name = Bunch Reservoir
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location =Apache County, Arizona
coords = coord|34|2|20.42|N|109|26|47.35|W|region:US-AZ_type:waterbody|display=inline,title
basin_countries =United States
area = convert|20|acre|m2|abbr=on
depth = convert|10|ft|abbr=on
elevation = convert|8260|ft|abbr=onBunch Reservoir is one of a trio of lakes on the Little Colorado River that provides trout fishing opportunities in and around the lovely town of Greer. It’s an irrigation lake on a diversion of the LCR, and, in the wintertime, it can provide some decent ice-fishing.
Location
Bunch Reservoir is located at convert|8260|ft|m on the
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest s. It's about a 45-minute drive from Pinetop-Lakeside via State Highways 260 and 373. At the junction of the two highways, take Hwy. 373 south convert|3|mi|km, then turn left on Forest Road 87B. The Greer Lakes, as they are collectively known, include Bunch, Tunnel and River Reservoirs, and are a short distance apart from each other. Each is accessed from FR 87B. Bunch Reservoir is the first lake on the left.Description
Bunch is convert|20|acre|m2 in size, and has an average depth of convert|10|ft|m. The Department stocks the lake with catchable-sized rainbow trout in the spring and summer. Like its two neighboring reservoirs, Bunch gets a few
brown trout from the Little Colorado River diversion that refills it in the winter, but browns are not stocked here.Boating Facility Features
* Single Electric Motor
* Launching Area
* Boat Trailer Parking
*Camping Allowed
* Paved AccessAmenities
Bunch Reservoir's amenities including paved parking, a boat ramp, picnic ramadas and barrier-free toilets that are all new. There is camping at nearby Benny Creek and Rolfe Hoyer Campgrounds, both operated by the U.S. Forest Service. Hoyer has 100 individual sites with top-of-the-line amenities, including barrier-free flush toilets and showers. Both campgrounds charge a fee. Make reservations by going to [http://www.reserveusa.com www.reserveusa.com] on the Web or by calling +1 877 444 6777. The nearby town of Greer provides everything in the way of gas, lodging, food and tackle.
Fish species
Fishing techniques
Fishing techniques for Bunch Reservoir will be very similar to those for neighboring Tunnel and River Reservoirs. Try spinners and small spoons such as Panther Martins, small Kastmasters and Z-rays after the first spring stocking. Fly anglers can try flies, such as a prince nymph, hare’s ear nymph and peacock lady, either by wading in or from a float tube. You could also try fishing off the bottom with night crawlers or Power Bait.
pecial 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. Boat motors are restricted to electric only.
External links
* [http://www.azgfd.gov/outdoor_recreation/BoatingLocationsMap.shtml Arizona Boating Locations Facilities Map]
* [http://www.azgfd.gov/h_f/FishingLocationsMap.shtml Arizona Fishing Locations Map]
* [http://www.azgfd.gov/h_f/where_fish.shtml Where to Fish in Arizona Species Information]
* [http://www.azgfd.gov/h_f/edits/lake_levels.shtml Arizona Lake Levels]References
*Citation |first=Information and Education Division|title=Arizona Fishin' Holes|place=Phoenix, AZ|publisher=
Arizona Game and Fish Department |year=2007
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