Saguaro Lake is the fourth reservoir on the Salt River, formed by the Stewart Mountain Dam in the U.S. state of Arizona. The lake is off State Route 87, about halfway between Phoenix and the ghost town of Sunflower. The dammed end of the lake is at 33°33′56″N 111°32′10″W / 33.5656°N 111.5361°W, at an elevation of 1,506 feet (459 m).
| Saguaro Lake | |
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 During the Desert Rage Adventure Race 2005 | |
  Saguaro Lake | |
| Location | Maricopa County, Arizona, United States |
| Coordinates | 33°33′56″N 111°32′10″W / 33.5656°N 111.5361°W |
| Lake type | reservoir |
| Salt River | |
| Salt River | |
| Basin countries | United States |
Managing agency | Salt River Project |
| 1,264 acres (512 ha) | |
Average depth | 90 ft (27 m) |
Surface elevation | 1,506 ft (459 m) |
| Website | Official website |
| References | GNIS feature ID 33945[1] |
This lake is within the Tonto National Forest; the facilities are managed by that authority.[2]
A large fish kill was documented in the lake in 2017-2019 and in 2022, due to golden algae. [3]
Fishing
editThe lake is good for champion bass and carp fishing. Species that can be caught in the lake include: Rainbow trout, Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, Yellow bass, Crappie, Sunfish, Channel catfish, Walleye, Tilapia, Yellow perch and Carp.[2]
Saguaro Lake and marina. (2007)
Lake Saguaro Hiking Trail
References
edit- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Saguaro Lake
- 1 2 "Saguaro Lake". US Forest Service. USDA.
- ↑ "Golden alga-caused fish kills confirmed at Saguaro, Canyon and Apache lakes". Archived from the original on August 19, 2022. Retrieved August 19, 2022.
- Arizona Fishin' Holes, Phoenix, AZ: Arizona Game and Fish Department, Information and Education Division, 2007
External links
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