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Canyon Lake is a lovely manmade reservoir located along the beautiful Salt River, originally dammed in 1925 after the construction of the Mormon Flat Dam. The 950-acre lake is the smallest of four reservoirs on the river and serves as one of the most popular destinations on the Apache Trail route, located near Apache Junction. Visitors can enjoy excellent year-round recreational opportunities at the lake, including chances for scuba diving, boating, hiking, and water sports like jet skiing. Anglers can catch rainbow trout, channel catfish, bluegill, yellow bass, and walleye throughout the year from the lake's shores or launch boats at its two boat launch areas. A designated swimming beach is also open throughout the summer months. Day-use picnic sites are available, along with marina services and overnight campground areas at the Tortilla Flat and Canyon Lake Marina Campgrounds.

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