Saguaro Lake facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Saguaro Lake |
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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 |
Surface area | 1,264 acres (512 ha) |
Average depth | 90 ft (27 m) |
Surface elevation | 1,506 ft (459 m) |
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).
This lake is within the Tonto National Forest; the facilities are managed by that authority.
Fishing
The lake is good for champion bass and carp fishing. Species that can be caught in the lake include:
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