List of lakes of Arizona facts for kids
Arizona is a state in the U.S. known for its sunny, dry climate. But did you know it also has many cool lakes and reservoirs? A reservoir is like a lake, but it's usually made by people to store water. This article lists some of the most important lakes and reservoirs you can find across Arizona.
Many of these lakes are home to different kinds of game fish. These are fish that people like to catch for sport or food. The Arizona Game and Fish Department helps manage these lakes and the fish in them. Sometimes, a lake might get too dry or cold for fish to survive. When this happens, the department might add new fish to the lake at different times of the year.
Because Arizona is so dry, some lakes are intermittent. This means they don't always have water all year round. They might dry up during hot, dry seasons. You can often go swimming, fishing, or boating in these lakes, but always check the rules first. Not all lakes allow every activity, and some might not be deep enough for large motorboats.
Lakes Across Arizona
Arizona has many lakes spread out across the state. Some are natural, while others are reservoirs created by dams. They offer places for wildlife and people to enjoy the water, even in a desert state. Here is a list of some of these notable lakes:
- Alamo Lake
- Ackre Lake
- Apache Lake
- Ashurst Lake
- Bartlett Lake
- Bear Canyon Lake
- Becker Lake
- Bekihatso
- Big Lake
- Black Canyon Lake
- Blue Ridge Reservoir
- Bunch Reservoir
- Canyon Lake
- Carnero Lake
- Cataract Lake
- Chevelon Canyon Lake
- Childs-Irving Hydroelectric Facilities (Stehr Lake)
- Clear Creek Reservoir
- Cluff Ranch Ponds
- Coconino Reservoir
- Concho Lake
- Crescent Lake
- Dankworth Pond
- Deadhorse Lake
- Dogtown Reservoir
- Earl Park Lake
- Fain Lake
- Fool Hollow Lake
- Frye Mesa Reservoir
- Goldwater Lake
- Granite Basin Lake
- Lake Havasu
- Hawley Lake
- Horseshoe Cienega Lake
- Horseshoe Lake
- Horsethief Basin Lake
- Hulsey Lake
- Imperial Reservoir
- J. D. Dam Lake
- Kaibab Lake
- Kennedy Lake
- Kinnikinick Lake
- Knoll Lake
- Lake Havasu
- Lake Mead
- Lake Mohave
- Lake Powell
- Lee Valley Lake
- Long Lake
- Luna Lake
- Lyman Reservoir
- Lynx Lake
- Martinez Lake
- Lake Mary (Lower)
- Lake Mary (Upper)
- McClelland Lake
- Mittry Lake
- Mormon Lake
- Nelson Reservoir
- Painted Rock Reservoir
- Parker Canyon Lake
- Patagonia Lake
- Pecks Lake (Verde Valley)
- Peña Blanca Lake
- Perkins Tank
- Picacho Reservoir
- Lake Pleasant Regional Park (Lake Pleasant)
- Lake Powell
- Rainbow Lake
- Red Lake, on the border with New Mexico
- Riggs Flat Lake
- River Reservoir
- Roper Lake
- Rose Canyon Lake
- Russel Tank
- Saguaro Lake
- San Carlos Lake
- Santa Fe Lake
- Scott Reservoir
- Show Low Lake
- Soldiers Annex Lake
- Soldiers Lake
- Stoneman Lake
- Tempe Town Lake
- Theodore Roosevelt Lake
- Topock Marsh
- Tunnel Reservoir
- Watson Lake
- Whitehorse Lake
- White Mountain Lake
- Willcox Playa
- Willow Springs Lake
- Woodland Reservoir
- Woods Canyon Lake
Lakes in the Phoenix Area
The Phoenix area has a special "Urban Lake system" with 18 lakes. These lakes are regularly stocked with different kinds of sport fish during certain times of the year. This makes them great spots for fishing close to the city.
- Alvord Lake
- Canal
- Chaparral Lake
- Cortez Lake
- Desert Breeze Lake
- Desert West
- Encanto
- Kiwanis Lake
- Papago Ponds
- Red Mountain
- Rio Vista
- Riverview
- Surprise Lake
- Water Ranch
Lakes Near Tucson
Tucson, another major city in Arizona, also has its own set of urban lakes. These lakes provide local communities with places to enjoy nature and outdoor activities.
- Kennedy
- Lakeside
- Sahuarita
- Silverbell
Lakes in Payson
The town of Payson, located in the mountains, has its own beautiful lake for residents and visitors to enjoy.
