The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Saguaro Lake
Maricopa County, Arizona · 1,260 acres (2 sq mi)
71°F water, calm this morning.
About Saguaro Lake
Saguaro Lake spreads over 1,260 acres in Maricopa County, Arizona. Stewart Mountain Dam holds it back on the Salt.
It stretches about 3.4 miles end to end with roughly 14.2 miles of shoreline. At about 1,530 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. It reaches about 90 ft at its deepest. Apache Junction is about 10 miles south. Mesa, the nearest city, is about 19 miles southwest.
- Size
- 1,260 acres (2 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 90 ft
- Shoreline
- About 14.2 miles
- End to end
- About 3.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,530 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Stewart Mountain Dam, Salt
- County
- Maricopa County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:45 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Sunday Good
- 5:15 am – 8:30 ammoon underfoot, sunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Saguaro Lake
Saguaro Lake holds trout, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, crappie, catfish, walleye and yellow perch. With the surface at 71°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- SlowTrout
Too warm up top. Fish deep and cool, or near cold inflows.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Active early and late. Head to shade, docks and grass in midday.
- GoodSmallmouth bass
Prime range. Rocky points, humps and drop-offs.
- FairCrappie
Scattered after the spawn. Try docks and brush at mid depth.
- GoodCatfish
Active. Evenings and nights are best.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
5 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:56 am · sunset 5:24 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Saguaro Lake
- Apache Junctionabout 10 mi south
- Fountain Hillsabout 11 mi west
- Rio Verdeabout 13 mi northwest
- Gold Canyonabout 13 mi south
- Mesanearest city, about 19 mi southwest
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Questions about Saguaro Lake
What fish are in Saguaro Lake?
Saguaro Lake holds trout, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, crappie, catfish, walleye and yellow perch. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Saguaro Lake?
About 90 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Saguaro Lake?
1,260 acres, with about 14.2 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Saguaro Lake?
Apache Junction is about 10 miles south; Fountain Hills is about 11 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Saguaro Lake today?
The surface was about 71°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Saguaro Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
