The Arizona Game and Fish Department acquired the lake and property around it in 1973.

The lake was originally impounded by Gustav and Julius Becker, and named for them.

The lake is stocked with sub-catchable rainbow trout twice a year and many of these fish survive the winter, reaching a good size the following spring.

The lake also contains native Little Colorado suckers and illegally introduced green sunfish.

The lake has a boat ramp, dirt parking and barrier-free restroom.