TONTO Recreation Opportunity Guide

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SAGUARO LAKE

RANGER DISTRICT ATTRACTIONS Mesa Ranger Station •Over 2200 fish-habitat structures were installed to 5140 E. Ingram Street enhance fishing on the lake. Mesa, AZ 85205 •According to Bass Master Magazine, the best Phone (480) 610-3300 Fax (480) 610-3346 time for trophy bass is October to December and February to mid April. RELATED OPPORTUNITIES •There are large bass in the lake; fish census Camping, picnicking and water activities show that 12+ lb. bass and 30-lb. Carp exist in the depths. Bluegill comes in a variety of sizes. SEASON OF USE •Occasional species caught: Walleye, Black All year Crappie, Small-mouth Bass, Bigmouth Buffalo and Yellow Bass. ELEVATION 1,506 feet (spillway) CONSIDERATIONS 1,529 feet (full reservoir) •Glass containers are prohibited on this lake •April - October, on most weekends and holidays, SURFACE ACRES reaches its maximum boating 1,100 capacity early in the day and additional boats are not allowed. FACILITIES For more information please see the following NEAREST COMMERCIAL SERVICES Recreation Opportunity Guides (ROGs): Saguaro Lake Marina: Full-service, boat rental, •Saguaro Del Norte slips, fuel dock, bait & tackle, boat sewage tank •Butcher Jones dump, excursion boat, restaurant, and ice Mesa: All services •Bagley Flat

Sheriff Aid Station Saguaro Lake Marina & Restaurant RELATED INFORMATION SOURCES •Boating & Recreation Guide to Saguaro Lake, LOCATION AND ACCESS Desert Charts The lake is located 31 miles east of Mesa. From •For lake-level information, contact Mesa, travel 27 miles northeast on State Hwy. 87 Project recorded message line (602) 236-5929 to /Forest Road (FR) 204 and turn or www.srpnet.com right (southwest). Follow FR 204 for 4 miles to FR 206; turn left and travel ¼ mile to the lake. PRACTICE “LEAVE NO TRACE” PRINCIPLES FISH SPECIES PRESENT ●Plan ahead and prepare , Channel Catfish, Carp, Bluegill, ●Travel and camp on durable surfaces and Green Sunfish. ●Dispose of waste properly ●Leave what you find ●Minimize campfire impacts ●Respect wildlife

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