Apache Lake (Arizona)

Infobox lake
lake_name = Apache Lake
image_lake = ApacheLakeNArea02.jpg
caption_lake =
image_bathymetry =
caption_bathymetry =
location = central Arizona
coords = coord|33|34|43|N|111|15|48|W|region:US-AZ_type:waterbody_source:dewiki|display=inline,title
type = reservoir
inflow = Salt River
outflow = Salt River
catchment =
basin_countries = United States
length =
width =
area = convert|2568|acre|km2|1|abbr=on
depth = convert|240|ft|abbr=on
max-depth =
volume = convert|254138|acre.ft|abbr=on|lk=on
residence_time =
shore =
elevation = convert|1900|ft|abbr=on
islands =
cities = Tortilla Flat, Arizona

Apache Lake is one of four artificial reservoirs created along the Salt River in central Arizona as part of the Salt River Project. The lake is located near the Apache Trail about 65 miles (104 km) northeast of Phoenix. Apache Lake was formed by Horse Mesa Dam which was completed in 1927. The second largest of the four Salt River Project reservoirs (Theodore Roosevelt Lake is the largest), Apache Lake is located about 5 miles (8 km) downstream from Theodore Roosevelt Lake and upstream from Canyon Lake and Saguaro Lake.

The surface area of the lake is convert|2568|acre|km2|1|abbr=on at full capacity and it can store convert|254138|acre.ft|abbr=on of water.

Apache Lake is a popular recreation destination within the Tonto National Forest, which is the authority that manages the facilities located at the lake. The lake is located along the Apache Trail and a number of other hiking trails can be found in the area. Many species of fish can be found in the lake, including largemouth, smallmouth and yellow bass, crappie, sunfish, both channel and flathead catfish, walleye and carp.

Boating

The boating facility has the following features
* Gravel access
* Boats to rent
* Motors to rent
* Licenses for sale
* Groceries
* Gas and oil
* Tackle and equipment
* Live bait fish
* Restaurants
* Lodging
* Swimming
* Any motor size
* Launching area
* Waterskiing
* Parking area
* Trailer spaces
* Tables
* Drinking Water
* Restrooms
* Electricity
* Camping allowed, trailers permitted in camping area

External links

* [http://www.apachelake.com/ Apache Lake Marina]
* [http://www.srpwater.com/dwr/ Daily Water Level report from SRP]
* [http://www.azgfd.gov/outdoor_recreation/BoatingLocationsMap.shtml Arizona Boating Locations Facilities Map]
* [http://www.azgfd.gov/h_f/FishingLocationsMap.shtml Arizona Fishing Locations Map]
* [http://www.azgfd.gov/h_f/where_fish.shtml Where to Fish in Arizona Species Information]
* [http://www.azgfd.gov/h_f/edits/lake_levels.shtml Arizona Lake Levels]
* [http://www.azgfd.gov/video/ApacheLake.shtml Video of Apache Lake]

References

*Citation |first=Information and Education Division|title=Arizona Fishin' Holes|place=Phoenix, AZ|publisher=Arizona Game and Fish Department|year=2007