Canyon Lake (Arizona)

Infobox lake
lake_name =Canyon Lake
image_lake = CanyonLake.jpg
caption_lake = View from the Boulder Canyon Trail
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location = Maricopa County, Arizona
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type = reservoir
inflow = Salt River
outflow = Salt River
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basin_countries = United States
length =
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area = convert|950|acre|km2|1
depth = convert|130|ft|abbr=on
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elevation = convert|1660|ft|abbr=on|lk=on
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Canyon Lake is one of four man-made reservoirs that were formed by the damming of the Salt River in the U.S. state of Arizona.

The lake was formed by the Mormon Flat Dam, which was completed in 1925 after two years of construction. Canyon Lake, with a surface area of convert|950|acre|km2|1, is the third and smallest of four lakes created along the Salt River. Two others, Apache Lake and Roosevelt Lake are upstream. The fourth, Saguaro Lake, is downstream.

Canyon Lake lies approximately convert|15|mi|km|0 up the Apache Trail from Apache Junction, Arizona and convert|51|mi|km|0 east of Phoenix. It is within the Superstition Wilderness of Tonto National Forest and is a popular recreation area for the Phoenix metropolitan area. Recreation amenities include hiking trails, camping, and boating, all managed by the United States Forest Service. Also, you can indulge yourself with a historic sightseeing tour of the lake and surrounding canyons aboard the Dolly Steamboat. Canyon Lake is a popular stop on the way to Theodore Roosevelt Dam and Tortilla Flat, Arizona.

Boating Facility Features

* Paved Access
* Boats to Rent
* Motors to Rent
* Licenses for Sale
* Gas and Oil
* Tackle and Equipment
* Live Bait Fish
* Restaurants
* Swimming
* Any Motor Size
* Launching Area
* Waterskiing
* Parking Area with Trailer Spaces
* Tables
* Drinking Water
* Handicap Barrier Free
* Restrooms
* Electricity
* Camping Allowed

Fish Species

* Rainbow Trout
* Largemouth Bass
* Smallmouth Bass
* Yellow Bass
* Crappie
* Sunfish
* Catfish (Channel)
* Walleye
* Carp

External links

*Commonscat-inline|Canyon Lake, Arizona|Canyon Lake
*gnis|27276|Canyon Lake
* [http://www.canyonlakemarina.com/ Canyon Lake Marina Website]
* [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/CanyonLake.shtml Video of Canyon Lake, Arizona]

References

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