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 , at an elevation of .

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

Saguaro Lake

A large fish kill was documented in the lake in 2017-2019, and 2022,due to golden algae from the poor management of the Salt river chain by the AZGFD.

Saguaro Lake

Fishing

The 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 Carp

Saguaro Lake

References

External links

Arizona Game and Fish Saguaro Lake Website

Daily Water Level report from SRP

Arizona Boating Locations Facilities Map

Arizona Fishing Locations Map

Video of Saguaro Lake

Reservoirs in Maricopa County, Arizona

Tonto National Forest

Reservoirs in Arizona