Lake Pleasant fun facts

  1. Lake Pleasant is a 10,000-acre lake and reservoir located in Arizona.
  2. It is one of the most popular recreational areas in the state, offering water activities such as fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and wakeboarding.
  3. The lake is stocked with several fish species, such as carp, bass, sunfish, catfish, and crappie.
  4. The lake was created in 1927 by the construction of the Waddell Dam.
  5. It is surrounded by the Cave Creek, New River, and Agua Fria rivers and is home to many different wildlife, such as bald eagles, osprey, and migrating waterfowl.
  6. Boating is only allowed in the lake, and personal watercraft are limited to certain areas.
  7. The lake is popular for bird watching, camping, hiking, and horseback riding along the mountains and desert.
  8. It is the largest lake in Maricopa County and offers some of Arizona’s best sunrises and sunsets.
  9. Lake Pleasant is a favorite photography spot for photographers due to the variety of landscapes, including mountains, rock formations, and grasslands.
  10. The lake has been a favorite spot for TV and movie shoots and is the featured location on the CW show Roswell, New Mexico.
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