Apache Lake, Arizona - Reports, Lake Info, Pictures

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Lake elevation is 1,908 ft (94 percent full). Fishing is still good at Apache. An angler fished near the marina and caught bass and sunfish. ... Continued

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Apache Lake is a Reservoir in Maricopa, Arizona.

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Formed by Horse Mesa Dam, Apache Lake is long and narrow and is the second largest Salt River Project lake. It is located off the Apache Trail (Highway 88) about 65 miles from Phoenix, and is a favorite with many sportsmen, particularly those from southern Arizona.

Fishing Description:

Game fish in Apache Lake include walleye, largemouth and smallmouth bass, red ear sunfish, bluegill, channel catfish and crappie.

Facilities and Parks:

The Apache Lake Marina and Resort is one mile from the main highway and features a motel, gas station, coffee shop, picnic supplies and a trailer park for 12 units. A boat ramp and dock are at the resort, and a county sheriff's aid station is nearby. The Three Bar Wildlife Area is just across the lake from the resort and provides a scenic spot for photographers.Seven miles northeast of the resort is the Burnt Corral Recreation Site with 17 spaces for trailers which are less than 17 feet long.The area is open all year and has boat launching facilities.

Address:

Tonto National Forest
2324 E. McDowell Road
Phoenix, AZ
602-225-5200
webcomments@lc.usbr.gov

Directions to Lake:

There are two ways of getting here. Take the Apache Trail for 18 miles from Apache Junction past Canyon Lake to Tortilla Flat. Another 15 miles, some of which is unpaved brings you to your destination. Or, if you're coming from Globe, take Highway 88 northwest about 35 miles to Roosevelt Dam, then turn south along the Apache Trail (still Highway 88) about five miles to Apache Lake.

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