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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).
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| Location | Maricopa County, Arizona, United States |
| Coordinates | 33°33′56″N 111°32′10″W / 33.5656°N 111.5361°W |
| Lake type | reservoir |
| Primary inflows | Salt River |
| Primary outflows | Salt River |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Managing agency | Salt River Project |
| Surface area | 1,264 acres (512 ha) |
| Average depth | 90 ft (27 m) |
| Surface elevation | 1,506 ft (459 m) |
| Website | Official website |
This lake is within the Tonto National Forest; the facilities are managed by that authority.[1]
A large fish kill was documented in the lake in 2017-2019 and in 2022, due to golden algae. [2]
Fishing
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The lake is good for champion bass and carp fishing. Species that can be caught in the lake include:[1]
References
edit- ^ a b "Saguaro Lake". US Forest Service. USDA.
- ^ "Golden alga-caused fish kills confirmed at Saguaro, Canyon and Apache lakes". Archived from the original on 2022-08-19. Retrieved 2022-08-19.
- Arizona Fishin' Holes, Phoenix, AZ: Arizona Game and Fish Department, Information and Education Division, 2007
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Saguaro Lake (Arizona).
- Official website
- Arizona Game and Fish Saguaro Lake Website
- Daily Water Level report from SRP
- Arizona Boating Locations Facilities Map Archived 2008-07-16 at the Wayback Machine
- Arizona Fishing Locations Map
- Video of Saguaro Lake