Canyon Lake fun facts

  1. Canyon Lake is in the Lower Salt River Valley in the Tonto National Forest of Arizona.
  2. The lake was created in 1925 by the damming of the Salt River by the Roosevelt Dam.
  3. It is a popular recreational spot with beautiful views of the surrounding desert and stunning rock formations above the lake.
  4. Canyon Lake is home to a variety of wildlife including osprey, bald eagles, Heron, and osprey, which often fish canyon lake for food.
  5. It has several marinas, including the Apache Lake Marina.
  6. It is a popular spot for swimming, fishing, boating, hiking, and camping.
  7. The lake is situated so that powerful storms from the nearby high desert can cause the lake level to change dramatically within a day.
  8. The lake is also home to several species of non-native fish, the most popular of which are crappie, largemouth bass, and catfish.
  9. Several small towns are located near the lake, including Apache Junction, Tonto Basin, and Punkin Center.
  10. The lake is the namesake of the town of Canyon Lake, Arizona.
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