Arizona Lakes & Rivers
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There are more than 16,000 acres of desert
lakes surrounding the Phoenix-metro area, including Roosevelt,
Apache, Canyon, Saguaro, Bartlett and Horseshoe reservoirs, and the
ever-popular Lake Pleasant.
Near Mesa, the
Lower Salt River is a bastion for tubing, swimming, and cooling
off, while in the high country scenic lakes, rivers and streams
wait for your fishing line, canoe, or bare feet.
Profiled Lakes & Rivers
- Alamo Lake State Park
- Apache Lake
- Bartlett & Horseshoe
- Big Lake
- Canyon Lake
- Dead Horse Lake
- Dogtown Lake
- Fool Hollow Lake
- Green Valley Lake
- Lake Havasu
- Lake Pleasant
- Long Lake
- Lower Salt River
- Lynx Lake
- Patagonia Lake
- Pena Blanca
- Roosevelt Lake
- Roper Lake
- Saguaro Lake
- Soldier & Soldier Annex
- Sunrise Lake
- Tempe Town Lake
- Willow Springs Lake
- Woods Canyon Lake
Safety Tips
Before taking a
watercraft out, there are certain items which must be on board. The
first, and perhaps most important, are personal flotation devices
(PFD's). All watercraft, except sailboards, must be equipped with a
least one U.S. Coast Guard-approved PFD for each person on
board.
Children 12 years old or under must wear their PFD whenever the
watercraft is underway. Any person being towed behind a watercraft
shall wear a buoyant belt or personal flotation device while being
towed.
We highly recommed that you pick up a copy of the Arizona Boating
Guide or the Arizona Boating Laws and Regulations from any Arizona
Game & Fish office. Know Before You Go!
Take a Boating Education Class.
For information call 602-789-3235 or visit
azgfd.com
Watercraft Rentals
There are numerous watercraft rental establishments throughout the Valley, while others are located at area lakes. Most require a deposit ($300 range), but provide all your needs. Boat rentals run from $10 hourly to $350 per day. If visiting Saguaro or Canyon lakes, forego towing hassles by calling Precision Marine at 480-986-0969. If visiting Lake Pleasant, call Pleasant Harbor Marina 623-566-3100
Attention Anglers
Arizona waters
include the following: arctic grayling, bluegill, carp, crappie,
flathead catfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, smallmouth bass,
striped bass, trout (trout stamp required), walleye, white and
yellow bass.
Conditions change rapidly, so contact Arizona Game and Fish for the
latest fishing information, 1-800-ASK-FISH, or
azgfd.com
Designate, Designate, Designate
A major danger on
today's waterways is the watercraft operator who is under the
influence of alcohol. In 1994, half of all U.S. recreational
boating fatalities were alcohol related.
A sober boater is a safe boater. Designate a sober driver.
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