Saguaro Lake

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 33.5656°N 111.5361°W / 33.5656; -111.5361, at an elevation of 1,506 feet (459 m).

Saguaro Lake
during the Desert Rage Adventure Race 2005
Saguaro Lake
LocationMaricopa County, Arizona,
United States
Coordinates33.5656°N 111.5361°W / 33.5656; -111.5361
Lake typereservoir
Primary inflowsSalt River
Primary outflowsSalt River
Basin countriesUnited States
Surface area1,264 acres (512 ha)
Average depth90 ft (27 m)
Surface elevation1,506 ft (459 m)

This lake is within the Tonto National Forest; the facilities are managed by that authority.[1]

Saguaro Lake and marina. (2007)

Fishing
Panoramic photo of Saguaro Lake
Lake Saguaro Hiking Trail
Aerial view of the lake and the Salt River

The lake is good for champion bass and carp fishing. Species that can be caught in the lake include:[1]

References
  1. "Saguaro Lake". US Forest Service. USDA.


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