A Guide to Tempe Town Lake

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction 2 Tempe Town Lake … It’s Happening Now. And Tomorrow. 4 Project Facts Park Rules 5 Park Hours 6 Prohibited Activities 6 Environmental Safety 6 Splash Playground 7 Picnic Tables 7 Volleyball Courts 7 Path Guidelines for Bicyclists 7 Designated Trails 7 Permits 8 Parking and Parking Map

Lake Rules 9 Lake Hours and Schedule 9 Water Activities Prohibited 9 Emergency Warning System 10 Mast Height Limits for Sailboats 10 Boats Permits 11 Boating 14 Town Lake Marina 15 Fishing City of Tempe Recreation Services 3500 South Rural Road, 2nd floor of Tempe Public Library Tempe, Arizona 85282 480-350-8625 • www.tempe.gov/lake Introduction

Tempe Town Lake … After years of financial commitment, planning and building, on November 7, It’s Happening Now. 1999, Tempe Town Lake on the Rio Salado And Tomorrow. opened to the general public. Town Lake is contained within the Salt River channel with a unique series of dams, a water pump system and slurry walls.

Tempe, working with many public and private partners, reclaimed more than 600 acres of Tempe’s land for development and recreation when it created Town Lake. Now, it is one of Arizona’s most popular destinations for special events, casual recreation, and upscale development.

Sift through layers of earth at Tempe Town Once again, the river is a community Lake and generations of history come to the gathering place. More than 2.7 million surface. visitors come to Town Lake each year, to jog along the lake’s pathways, to participate in Tempe Town Lake is part of the historic one of many rowing, paddling and boating Salt River. This area once offered food and programs, to visit Splash Playground, or to water for the Hohokam. Years later, this enjoy one of the outdoor special events. area became the safest crossing point for travelers in covered wagons. Construction of Tempe Town Lake offers something no other several dams in the mid 1900’s took water area in Arizona does - centrally-located, from the Salt River and completely changed urban waterfront property. Adjacent to the terrain. The obstructed river became a downtown Tempe’s Mill Avenue, Arizona wasteland for dumping and sand and gravel State University and Sky Harbor International mining. Airport, with light rail access, Town Lake is one of Arizona’s premier addresses. No The latest transformation began in 1966, other waterfront offers boating, dozens of under the direction of Arizona State special events, miles of bike and running University Dean of Architecture, James paths and both business and residential Elmore. He created the vision of the Rio opportunities. Salado Project, a dream of turning miles of littered riverbed into an oasis of pleasure, of We hope this guide of Tempe Town Lake new homes and shopping, of landscaped will answer your questions about the unique parks and an urban lake. features of this regional destination. If you need more details, please call the Recreation Maricopa County voters in 1987 denied the Services office at 480-350-8625 or visit our regional effort to go forward with a version website at www.tempe.gov/lake. of that dream, but Tempe voters urged the City to move ahead. The Tempe City Council stepped up to the challenge and began work on Tempe Rio Salado.

2 ~ A Guide to Tempe Town Lake Pedestrian Bridge Light Rail A quarter mile long pedestrian bridge across Tempe is among the first Arizona cities to Tempe Town Lake connects the south and gain light rail and the only city to have it from north shores near the western dam at the border to border. This system allows people Tempe Center for the Arts. to get from downtown Phoenix facilities such The $5 million cost was paid primarily with as Chase Field, the Translational Genomics federal money and matching funds. Research Institute, the Heard Museum Bridge Facts: and the Phoenix Art Museum to Sun Devil • A team of designers, including T.Y. Lin Stadium, Mill Avenue District and Tempe International and Otak, created the Town Lake as well as the many businesses design for the pedestrian bridge. Artist along the way. For more information, visit Laurie Lundquist was also part of the www.tempe.gov/business process • The bridge comes in four spans of 228 feet. Steel pipes cross each other at two intersections of the bridge. Each span weighs 165,000 pounds • The bridge is 12’ wide. The deck expands to 14’ at each end to provide an easy transition for bicyclists and pedestrians. The bridge is 34’ tall • There are 32 cables suspending the bridge arches • A shading system using triangular pieces of canvas is placed at curves throughout the bridge and provides shade • The shape of the shade structures is meant to complement the facetted roof of the Center for the Arts

A Guide to Tempe Town Lake ~ 3 Project Facts • A 100-year flood event has a 1 percent chance of occurring in any year. General Information • The emergency warning system on • Opened November 7, 1999. Town Lake uses flashing lights and • 220 surface acres – 2 miles long, sirens to alert the public of severe 800 to 1200 feet wide. weather changes. • Average depth 12.5 feet, ranging from 6 to 19 feet.

About Water • Capacity is about 3,000 acre-feet or 977 million gallons. • Water from seepage recovery wells and water exchanges keep the lake full. • Water quality is maintained by frequent monitoring, using additives to maintain aquatic balance as needed. • The lake does not lose water to seepage thanks to a recovery system that pumps water back into the lake. • In the future Town Lake will receive reverse osmosis quality reclaimed water to maintain lake and supply irrigation for adjacent park land. Dams Current Flood Control • Maker: Bridgestone Industrial Products • Town Lake is designed for the impact • Each dam is made of four rubber of a 100-year flood event or greater. bladders. • Gabion mattresses—wire and rock pads • Each rubber bladder is 240 feet long, line the Salt River on both sides of 16 feet tall on the west end of Town Town Lake—buttress the impact of Lake and 5 feet tall on the east end. fast-moving water and maintain integrity of the river channel. • Each rubber bladder weighs more than 40 tons. • Town Lake is designed to allow a flow capacity of 250,000 cubic feet per • The bladders take approximately second (cfs). 45 minutes each to inflate or deflate. • The highest recorded flows for this area Future occurred before the Salt River dam • Existing rubber dam will be replaced system was created. with new hydraulically-operated steel gate dams. • The highest recorded Salt River flow • The location of the new dam will be was 200,000 cfs in 1905. approximately 100 feet downstream • In the event of a 100-year flood event, from the existing rubber bladder dam in the dams are designed to release water, the Salt River. which keeps the water in the river • Anticipated construction completion channel. date December 2015.

4 ~ A Guide to Tempe Town Lake Park Rules Park Hours • Inflatable boats that have less than two Town Lake park areas are open daily separate buoyancy chambers. Boats between 5 a.m. and midnight unless must be able to float with only one otherwise posted. Tempe Town Lake is open chamber should the air in one chamber to public boating from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. be lost. (permit required). Extension of park hours • Inner tubes, inflatable mattresses, rafts, must be approved by management. tube boats and float tubes.

Only water sport classes and instruction SRP Town Lake Marina approved by the City of Tempe may be held on Rules & Regulations Tempe Town Lake. All watercraft require boat registration/ All public watercraft must be permitted to watercraft permit prior to use on Tempe have approved lights operating when on the Town Lake. You may obtain registration/ lake after dark or at dusk and dawn. watercraft permit for Town Lake at: Public boating may be restricted or closed for Recreation Administration Office emergencies, special events, maintenance 2nd Floor, Tempe Public Library, and repairs. Every effort will be made to 3500 S. Rural Rd., Tempe AZ 85282 notify the public of lake closings no less (480) 350-8625, Monday-Friday than 24 hours in advance in non-emergency 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. situations. Pyle Adult Recreation Center For information concerning Town Lake, 655 E. Southern Ave., refer to: Tempe AZ 85282, (480) 350-5211 Town Lake Website www.tempe.gov/lake Monday-Thursday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., Recreation Services: Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., 480-350-8625 Saturday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. To request assistance of Police Types of Watercraft permitted on Town Lake: Non-Emeregrncy: 480-350-8311 • Manually-propelled watercraft • Wind-driven watercraft with a maximum Tempe Beach Park Rules & Regulations mast height of 30 feet from the water surface Permits are required for: • Watercraft equipped with an electric • Amplified sound motor • Beer consumption (for designated areas) • Boating Types of watercraft prohibited on Town Lake: • Reserved park areas • Watercraft requiring full body contact • Special events with the water. • Urban Camping • Watercraft using gas motors • Fishing (License is required) • Inflatable boats less than six feet in length. For permit information call: (480) 350-8625 • Inflatable boats not constructed of durable reinforced fabric.

A Guide to Tempe Town Lake ~ 5 The following are prohibited: • Abusing Facilities/Disruptive Behavior • Alcohol consumption (except beer by permit) • Campfires • Dangerous acts such as: Archery, Firearms • Glass containers • Golfing • Horses • Motor vehicles • Skateboarding riding except in designated areas Rules for Splash Playground at • Swimming, diving, bathing, and wading Tempe Beach Park Please remember: • Watch your children at all times. Park • Do not feed birds or wildlife. attendants do not supervise children. • Pet leashes and clean-up is required. • Children must be accompanied by an • Please be courteous to others using adult or responsible person who is at the park least 13 years old. • Please encourage your children to Environmental Safety take turns using some of the unique For public health and safety, to maintain water features. water quality and for aviation considerations, • No cloth diapers – please use please do not feed the ducks, pigeons, birds disposable swim diapers. and other wildlife. Town Lake does not • No glass allowed. permit kite flying or helium filled balloons. • No pets allowed. • No food or beverages allowed within the playground itself. Splash Playground • No jumping on, climbing on or Operating hours for Splash Playground at hanging from water features. Tempe Beach Park is 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily during its operating season—April through • No running or rough play. Areas may September. Maintenance, weather, or be slippery when wet. special event activities may require early • No skateboards, in-line skates, roller closures. For additional information on skates, bicycles or vehicles in the scheduling, please call 480-350-8625. Or facility. visit www.tempe.gov/pools • No foul language. • The park attendant can deny use of Splash Playground to any person(s) violating park rules. • The attendant may shut down Splash Playground without notice for maintenance purposes. Please comply with attendant’s directions to keep our playground clean and safe. • The City of Tempe is not responsible for lost or stolen articles. 6 ~ A Guide to Tempe Town Lake • For more information, or to obtain a copy of the Tempe Bikeways map call City of Tempe Transportation Planning, 480-350-2775. • Occasionally, paths are temporarily closed for construction, renovation, or events. Visit www.tempe.gov/tim for closures and reroutes. • Check www.tempe.gov/calendar for events such as runs, walks, or triathlons, which could increase the number of users on the lake’s paths.

Designated Trails Picnic Tables Reservations Dirt trails are located in the LoPiano Bosque Habitat and Papago Park in designated/ • Tempe Beach Park Picnic tables may marked areas only. These trails are available be used on a “first come, first served” for pedestrians, bicyclists, and horseback basis by anyone. riding. The trails pass through desert habitat • Tables, chairs, grills and pop-up shades and unimproved areas. During inclement may be brought into the park. Pop- weather, the trails may be unusable. up shades may not be staked into the Unauthorized vehicles are prohibited in ground. these areas. • For information about Corporate Picnic Area reservations call 480-858-2199. Permits • Vehicles in the park are prohibited Required Park Permits without a special vehicle pass. Town Lake Park permits are required for the following activities and may be restricted to Volleyball Courts certain locations: • Amplified music - special events only Volleyball courts at Town Lake are first • Commercial photography come, first served. The four courts are • Beer consumption - special events only located on the north bank of Town Lake, • Hosting a special event east of Mill Avenue bridges. For more • Boat permit (see boating section) information call 480-350-8625. Amplified Music Path Guidelines for Bicyclists Contact the Town Lake Special Events • No motorized vehicles are allowed on Coordinator at 480-350-5180 for details. the paths, except for approved users Commercial Photography such as Segway’s. While there is currently no fee for small photo • Follow state and local bicycle laws. shoots, on some occasions, it is necessary to • Town Lake’s paths are used by walkers, assign police or paramedics to a commercial joggers, and those on in-line skates. video or photo shoot. Insurance is required Please be aware of those around you for photo shoots unless the photographer is and the speed at which they travel. a member of the media. Please call the City • Be courteous to all other path users. of Tempe at 480-350-5276. Everyone is allowed to use these paths. A Guide to Tempe Town Lake ~ 7 Special Event Permits Parking is available in downtown Tempe, a A permit is required for events or planned short walk from Tempe Town Lake. Please gatherings of 50 or more persons at Town visit www.downtowntempe.com for a map Lake. The special events permit shall be of downtown lots. obtained by calling the Special Events Coordinator at 480-350-5180. Special Paid Parking events must be approved by the City of Hayden Ferry Lakeside has 2800 covered Tempe Event Task Force. Insurance, security, parking. This building is located at 80 E. Rio paramedics, liquor control devices, fencing, Salado Parkway, (NE corner of Mill Avenue and other items may be required for an and Rio Salado Parkway). The U.S. Airways event to be scheduled. parking structure at Third Street, west of Mill Avenue may charge a fee for parking, and is Parking also available for public parking. Parking areas line the 5 miles of Town Lake shoreline. The map below shows areas North Bank where lots exist. Construction on many Parking is available on the north side of the of Town Lake’s new facilities is currently lake at the west boat storage area or along underway and may affect parking. Please Lake View Drive. Lake View Drive is accessed check the website for a current listing of off Curry Rd. on the east side of Mill Avenue which lots are open. or off Washington Street on the west side of Mill Avenue. The Marquee Theater charges South Bank to use this lot on concert nights. The Town Some lots at Town Lake are free, others Lake Marina also offers parking at no cost require payment. The closest free lot to which provides access to the lake’s pathways Tempe Beach Park is at Rio Salado Parkway, as well as its park area. just north of the Ash Avenue intersection. PAPAGO

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Lake Hours and Schedule

Tempe Town Lake is open daily for public boating between 5 a.m. and 10 p.m. All boats must display a current Town Lake permit and have Town Lake approved lighting when on the lake after dark or at dusk and dawn. Please see the website for lighting regulations: www.tempe.gov/boating

Public boating may be restricted or suspended for emergencies, special events, maintenance and repairs. Sections of the lake may be zoned for certain types of boating activities on specific days and hours. Every effort will be made to notify the public of lake closures no less than 24 hours in advance in non-emergency situations. Emergency Warning System (lightning, wind and evacuation) Lights and sirens have been mounted on Water Activities Prohibited poles at three locations around Tempe The following activities are prohibited: Town Lake providing critical information • Swimming and wading, unless in about weather condition on the lake and conjunction with a special event park area. These poles are located on the permit. north and south side of the lake at the • Voluntarily entering the water from downstream dam, upstream dam, and Town a boat or shoreline, unless connected Lake Marina. to a special event or class. • Wind and kite surfing. A WHITE light will start flashing anytime the WIND monitored at that location reaches 15 • Jumping or diving from Town Lake mile per hour. The frequency of the flashes bridges or any other structures on or will increase as the velocity of the wind around the lake. increases. • Pet swimming. A Guide to Tempe Town Lake ~ 9 A YELLOW light will flash when LIGHTNING is detected within 10 miles of the butte on the south side of Town Lake. **The City requests that you get off the water when the white or yellow lights are flashing. Staying on the water at this time puts you and your class/group in danger. A RED light and SIREN means that you must EVACUATE Town Lake and secure your boat as quickly as possible. Weather information can be accessed at www.tempe.gov/wx/ .

Mast Height Limits for Sailboats Boat Permits Mast height limits on Tempe Town Lake are All boats must have a Town Lake boat 30 feet or lower due to bridge height and permit to operate on Tempe Town Lake. The power line restrictions. The clearance under following types of public boats are permitted the bridges from the normal water level in on Town Lake: Town Lake is provided below. • All human powered boats. Individuals that have boats with masts, • Wind-driven boats with a maximum please use caution when accessing SRP mast height of 30 feet from the water Tempe Town Lake Marina. Height barrier surface. bars depicting height restriction of 15’ 5”, • Electric motorized boats and signs, have been installed at the Marina to designate areas that are restricted to boats with masts up. In order to ensure the safety of your boat and yourself, masts must be placed down at all times when you enter or leave the Marina.

Tempe Town Lake Bridge Clearances All dimensions are approximate and measured from full water elevation level to the underside of the bridge.

Rural Road Bridge Mill Avenue Bridge (west) Northly End Middle Southerly End Northly End Middle Southerly End 22 feet 22 feet 18 feet 21 feet* 21 feet* 21 feet* 12 feet ** 12 feet* 12 feet** Mill Avenue Bridge (east) Railroad Bridge/Light Rail Bridge Northly End Middle Southerly End Northly End Middle Southerly End 21 feet* 21.5 feet* 22 feet* 13 feet 13 feet 13 feet 14 feet ** 14.5 feet* 16 feet** * Measured at the high point of the arches ** Measured at the low point of the arches

10 ~ A Guide to Tempe Town Lake Types of Boats Prohibited Boat Permit Categories The following types of boats are prohibited on Tempe Town Lake: Category 1: • Boats requiring full body contact with Tempe resident-owned boats the water. To receive this permit, the boat owner must present a valid Arizona State Driver License with a Tempe • Boats equipped with gas motors. address and another proof of Tempe residence such as a current Tempe utility bill or rent stub. • Inflatable boats less than six feet in length. Category 2: • Inflatable boats not constructed of Tempe-based non-profit organization durable reinforced fabric. boats. • Inflatable boats that have less than two To receive this permit, the group must present documentation of current non-profit status. This permit separate buoyancy chambers. Boats is available only to boats owned by the organization must be able to float with only one and does not apply to individuals who are members of chamber should the air in one the organization for personally-owned boats. chamber be lost. Category 3: • Inner tubes, inflatable mattresses, rafts, Other non-profit organization boats tube boats and float tubes. To receive this permit, the group must present • Paddleboards used in a prone or supine documentation of current non-profit status. This permit manner. is available only to boats owned by the organization and does not apply to individuals who are members of the organization for personally-owned boats. Questions regarding boats call 480-350- 8034. Category 4: Educational/training/intercollegiate athletic use Required Boats Registration/Permit Educational programming is subject to lake user fees All boats require a Tempe Town Lake boat Category 5: permit, which are available at Recreation Non-Tempe resident-owned boats and Servies. Call 480-350-8625 for additional all other boats information. Town Lake boat permits must be affixed to the boat and visible. Category 6: Concessionaire boats: – Issued only Electric motorized boats must be registered to City-contracted boat concessionaire with the State of Arizona and have valid Arizona number and current annual decal Category 7: displayed on boats in order to be issued a Daily Use Permit: Town Lake boat permit. You must present Boat permit fees are subject to change. Each a valid State of Arizona State registration, a boat owner assumes responsibility for each non-Arizona resident-owned boat currently person using the permitted boat. numbered/registered in another state may be operated in Arizona for a period of 90 For a current list of permit fees, visit days. State registration is available at the www.tempe.gov/boating. Arizona Game and Fish Department, by calling 602-942-3000 or visit www.azgfd. com. Non-motorized boats do not require Arizona registration.

A Guide to Tempe Town Lake ~ 11 Boat speed be wearing a PDF at all times. All public boats shall maintain a wakeless • Public boats should give way to speed while on Tempe Town Lake, generally commercial boats, public safety boats under 5 miles per hour. Authorized coaching and emergency boats. launches and other authorized boats may • Speed should be controlled to avoid exceed wakeless speed in the course of collision. performing safety on Town Lake. Speed and direction of travel shall follow the basic • Powered boats (electric motor) shall counterclockwise pattern. give way to manually powered boats and sailboats unless being overtaken. Navigational Rules • Sailboats shall give way to manually Public boating navigational rules specific to powered boats unless being overtaken. the Tempe Town Lake include, but are not • All operators shall maintain a proper limited to, the following: lookout and proceed at a safe speed • Lake traffic should be counter when underway. clockwise. Boats leaving the shoreline • Boats underway shall stay at least shall yield right of way to boats 30 feet from drifting or anchored boats. approaching the shoreline. If approaching or coming alongside • Slow moving boats should favor the another boat, the operator shall use center of the lake (example: SUP’s, caution and approach at a safe, pedal boats) while faster/continuously controlled speed. moving boats should be closer to the • All boats are required to have a shore. red/green navigation light on the bow • Boaters age 12 and under must be and a white all around light on the supervised on the water at all times by stern after sunset or before sunrise. an adult. All youth 12 and under must

12 ~ A Guide to Tempe Town Lake Boat Tie-Ups Public boat tie-ups are located along the shoreline of the lake. Note that some tie-ups are reserved for special uses. Private boats are not allowed to tie up to the boat rental vendor docks at Tempe Beach Park.

Accident: Duty of Operator The operator of any boat involved in an accident that results in injury or property damage should immediately stop, exchange forms are available at www.tempe.gov/ name and address of the boat’s owner to events or by calling 480-350-5180. the injured party and render reasonable assistance. You must call 480-350-8311 Boating Events to report a non-emergency accident with A permit for programmed use of Tempe Tempe police. Town Lake is required for those wishing to conduct a water sport activity or special event In Case of Emergency on Tempe Town Lake. Permit applications Identify your location by using the numbers may be obtained at Recreation Services or shown on signs at each boat landing. Call by calling 480-350-8625. 9-1-1 for emergencies. The non-emergency number for Police is 480-350-8311. Call this Special events during park hours, may be number if you see someone in need of held on the lake before sunrise or after assistance or if you witness acts of vandalism sunset with City approval. Boats operating or crime. on Town Lake before sunrise or after sunset must display appropriate navigation lighting. Water Sport Activities and Special A permit will specify the time and date of the event and expire as soon as the event is over. Events A new permit is needed for future events or A Special Event Permit is required for those classes. The permit only allows the specific wishing to conduct a water sport activity or activities included in the special event. special event on Tempe Town Lake. Water Sport Activity and Special Event application

A Guide to Tempe Town Lake ~ 13 Boating Classes • Lake traffic pattern (counter clock wise There are close to 5,000 rowers, paddlers flow) must be followed at all times. and sailors using Tempe Town Take every SUP’s are encouraged to use the center year. Take a class and be one of them. For of the lake. more information visit: www.tempe.gov/ • If you are paddling before sunrise or boating after sunset you will need navigation lights attached to your board, and not Boat Rentals attached to you and/or your PFD. They Select from a variety of watercrafts from must be affixed to the board. the boating rental vendor located at Tempe Beach Park. Choose from kayaks, pedal • Launching can only be done from boat boats, hydrobikes, Duffy electric boats, and beach or the marina. electric skiffs. For more information, contact • The Rental Vendor located at Tempe Recreation Services at 480-350-8625. Beach Park will have boards to rent and renters will launch from the south shore Stand-Up Paddleboarding (SUP) by the rental kiosk. No private owners The fastest-growing paddle sport in America may launch from this location. is happening on Tempe Town Lake. A few things to remember about SUP’s on Tempe • The paddleboard cannot be considered Town Lake: a swimming platform. No swimming is • All SUP’s will need a permit like allowed on Tempe Town Lake. any other vessel on TTL. It must be • Paddlers age 17 and younger must be attached to the top right side (starboard supervised by an adult on the water at side) of the board, at the stern end all times. All youth under 12 must wear (fin end.) a PFD at all times. • All SUP paddlers will need to be wearing a leash or a PFD. It is not enough to have them with you. One of the two SRP Town Lake Marina must be worn. The 12-acre Town Lake Marina is located on the north side of Tempe Town Lake and south of the Loop 202 at College Avenue. For information on space availability or storage rates please contact the Boating Office at 480-350-8034. All boats stored at the Marina facility must be in compliance with Town lake public boating regulations and must display current annual Tempe Town Lake permits. The Boating Coordinator retains the option for reserving spaces for future use.

14 ~ A Guide to Tempe Town Lake and are not required to be accompanied by a licensed adult. For further details on general fishing rules and regulations, please refer to the current Arizona Fishing Regulations found at all license dealers or go to www. azgfd.com .

Catch Limits Daily bag and possession limits for fish apply at Tempe Town Lake as follows: Largemouth Bass 4 per day and in possession (13 inch minimum) Catfish Fishing 4 per day and in possession The Arizona Game and Fish Department and the City of Tempe have developed a public Trout fishing program for Tempe Town Lake, which 4 per day and in possession includes trout stocking in the winter. (2 per day for unlicensed juveniles)

The most recent fishing survey for Tempe Roundtail Chub Town Lake can be found at the AZ Game & 1 per day and in possession Fish Department website; www.azgfd.gov. (13 inch minimum)

Fishing is permitted with a valid Arizona Sunfish State Fishing License. The following state 10 per day and in possession fishing licenses are valid: Class A ~ General Fish All other species No limit Class B ~ Non-resident 4 month Class C ~ Non-resident Five-day Other rules: • Fishing is permitted from boats and Class D ~ One-day the shoreline except at posted Class F ~ Combination Hunting and Fishing "No Fishing" zones. Valid boat permit is (also includes youth Class F) required. Class I ~ Family Fishing • Fishing is prohibited from bridges and docks. Pioneer and 100 percent disabled veteran • Fish trapping is prohibited. The Class U License (Urban Fishing License) is NOT valid at • Fish cleaning is prohibited. There are Tempe Town Lake. no facilities at the lake to clean fish. Please pick up your fish line and trash A fishing license is required for everyone age to help protect the environment. 14 years and older. Fishing licenses can be • Fishing is prohibited from shore or purchased at any Game and Fish office, at docks used by rental boat facilities, and more than 300 license dealers and sporting the Safe Harbor Marina. goods stores statewide. Youth ages 13 years and younger do not need fishing licenses

A Guide to Tempe Town Lake ~ 15 Average Monthly Sunrise & Sunset Times and Average Temperatures

January July Sunrise: 7:30 a.m. Sunset: 5:45 p.m. Sunrise: 5:30 a.m. Sunset: 7:40 p.m. Min. Temp. 38.5° Max. Temp 67.5° Min. Temp. 75.2° Max. Temp 105.4°

February August Sunrise: 7:15 a.m. Sunset: 5:15 p.m. Sunrise: 5:50 a.m. Sunset: 7:15 p.m. Min. Temp. 40.7° Max. Temp 71.8° Min. Temp. 74.1° Max. Temp 103.6°

March September Sunrise: 6:40 a.m. Sunset: 6:35 p.m. Sunrise: 6:10 a.m. Sunset: 6:30 p.m. Min. Temp. 44.9° Max. Temp 77.1° Min. Temp. 67.4° Max. Temp 99.7°

April October Sunrise: 6 a.m. Sunset: 7 p.m. Sunrise: 6:35 a.m. Sunset: 5:50 p.m. Min. Temp. 50.2° Max. Temp 85.6° Min. Temp. 55.7° Max. Temp 89.4°

May November Sunrise: 5:30 a.m. Sunset: 7:20 p.m. Sunrise: 7 a.m. Sunset: 5:25 p.m Min. Temp. 58.1° Max. Temp 94.0° Min. Temp. 44.0° Max. Temp 76.0°

June December Sunrise: 5:15 a.m. Sunset: 7:40 p.m. Sunrise: 7:25 a.m. Sunset: 5:20 p.m. Min. Temp. 66.1° Max. Temp 103.2° Min. Temp. 38.1° Max. Temp 67.9°

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City of Tempe Recreation Services 3500 South Rural Road 2nd Floor of Tempe Public Library Tempe, AZ 85282

(480) 350-8625 www.tempe.gov/lake November 2012