AZ-Saguaro+Lake


 * =Birding in Arizona=

Maricopa County
=Saguaro Lake= Fort McDowell, Arizona 85264 Saguaro Lake webpage Saguaro Lake map

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Saguaro Lake
Coordinates: 33.5740415, -111.5377575 eBird links: Hotspot map View details Recent visits My eBird links: Location life list Submit data

Saguaro Lake--Butcher Jones Beach
Coordinates: 33.5758784, -111.5154147 eBird links: Hotspot map View details Recent visits My eBird links: Location life list Submit data

Tips for birding Saguaro Lake
From Birding in Maricopa County

About Saguaro Lake
Saguaro Lake is set in the Sonoran Desert and is rimmed with canyon walls. As the name implies, the shores of the lake are studded with majestic Saguaro cactus. Try the upper reaches of the lake (east-end) for more seclusion. Boat access camping at the east end of the lake. Tour-boat trips are available on the Desert Belle: (480) 671-0000. Over 2200 fish habitat structures were installed to enhance fishing on the lake. According to Bass Master Magazine, the best time for trophy bass is October to December and February to mid-April. There are large bass in the lake; fish census show that 12+ lb. bass and 30-lb. Carp exist in the depths. Bluegill comes in a variety of sizes. Occasional species caught: Walleye, Black Crappie, Smallmouth Bass, Bigmouth Buffalo and Yellow Bass.

From Mesa, travel 27 miles north on AZ-87 to Bush Highway/Forest Road (FR) 204 and turn right. Follow FR 204 for 4 miles to the Lake. From Saguaro Lake webpage

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