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Reference: Horseshoe Lake
Contact:  Tonto National Forest Cave Creek Ranger District
Address:  40202 North Cave Creek Road
City: Scottsdale
State: Arizona 
ZIP: 85262
Phone: 602-225-5200
Link: Horseshoe Lake Website
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AZ Hunting Unit : 22
Location Type: Arizona Lake
AZ Region: Central Arizona


Horseshoe Lake

Location Description:
 The Horseshoe Recreation site is available for camping (14 units), camp trailers, picnicking, fishing and boating. Like Bartlett, it is open year-round. This lake is the more difficult lake to get to of the two on the Verde River. The lake also experiences major fluctuation by the Salt River Project in the summertime due to the fact that water supply needs of Valley residents increases. SRP has been known to nearly drain the reservoir in summer.
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Licence: AZ State Fishing Licence
Cost / Fee : n / a
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Accessibility Information
We are in need of a current report of accessibility information for this lake, if you'd like to help out call us at 866-999-2913 
Area Size /
Lake Depth:		 30 feet (draw down varies due to water demands)
Altitude /
Elevation:		 2,200 feet
Lake Size /
Trail Length:		 1,060 acres
Hike Time /
Drive Time:
Latitude: 33.59
Longitude:
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Horseshoe Lake

General Rules:
Boat / Auto Rules:
 Boating and fishing at Horseshoe Lake depends on the regular fluctuations in water elevations. It is routine for SRP to nearly drain the reservoir in the summer to provide water for the metropolitan area. The Ocotillo Boating Site provides a launch ramp for smaller boats.
Camping:
 camping areas around lake
Restrooms:
 restrooms and drinking water
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Horseshoe Lake
Access Road Description:
Paved and Gravel - major parts of this road are not paved.

Distance from Tucson

4 hours

Distance from Phoenix

 1 hour

Distance from Flagstaff

Directions:  Horseshoe Lake is 22 miles east of Carefree and 10 miles north of Bartlett Lake.

From Carefree go 22 miles east to Bartlett Lake. Horseshoe Lake is 10 miles north of Bartlett Lake on the Verde River. It can be reached by a well-marked turnoff from the road to Bartlett Lake.

From Fountain Hills drive north on Fountain Hills Boulevard which turns into McDowell Mountain Road. Follow McDowell Mountain Road to Forest Drive in Rio Verde. Turn left and drive to Rio Verde Drive. Turn left and follow Rio Verde Drive to Pima Road. Turn right and drive to Cave Creek Road. Turn right to Horseshoe Dam Road (FR 205). Turn right and follow the road to the well marked turnoff to Horseshoe Lake which is about two miles before Bartlett Lake. Follow this road approximately 10 miles to the lake. Note that major parts of this road are not paved.

Type of Wildlife /
Type of Hunting:
Bag Limits /
Harvest Laws:
 State limits apply
Stocking Schedule:
 not stocked
Posted By : Bubba
Created on : 2004
Last Updated: Fri. Apr 14, 2006

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Comments on the Visitor Comments on Horseshoe Lake
Horseshoe Lake Tue. Jun 2, 2009
Rating: 5 out of 10
Tue. Jun 2, 2009
 Hi, good post. I have been wondering about this issue,so thanks for posting.

From: CreditCardsOffers
Horseshoe Lake 4/8/2005
Rating: 5 out of 10
4/8/2005
 Another amazing story this year is the filling of Horseshoe and Bartlett lakes on the Verde River: multiple times. The Verde River didn't just rival the flows of the mighty Colorado River, it surpassed them many times this year.
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Bartlett actually experienced a decent influx of water last year, and the past three years has had good bass reproduction. Last fall, anglers at Bartlett were routinely catching 1- to 2-pound bass. That strong age-class of bass should now be 2 to 3 pounds. This year, Bartlett may be the best lake in Arizona to offer high catch rates of line-stripping, medium-sized bass.
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Although both reservoirs are full, Horseshoe will be gradually drained into Bartlett to keep it full as water is drawn out for irrigation and other purposes. Bartlett should still be full going into the fall-winter season. Horseshoe will likely be down to just a small pool or be drained by the end of the summer. It will, however, act as a shad, crappie and bass nursery for Bartlett.

From: AZGF - Wildlife News - April 8, 2005
Horseshoe Lake 12/20/2004
Rating: 5 out of 10
12/20/2004
 I just came back from a week camping trip up to Horseshoe Lake. The lake appears to be at least 3/4 full. I don't know why some have reported travel problems. It clearly states that the road is not paved and I manage to get my heavily laden unmodified 2WD Chevvy Berretta up there 3 or 4 times a year. You have to take it slow and careful, but no-one said it was an interstate! Oh, and watch out for rock falls. I don't fish but there were several others who seemed to be having success on the Verde River between the dam and the Mesquite camping ground.

From: Gillian Spiller
Horseshoe Lake Sept. 17, 2004
Rating: 5 out of 10
Sept. 17, 2004
 Lake is empty, a minimum low-water pool exists directly in front of the dam and is a good bet for bass and catfish at this time. The end of the boat ramp is 26 feet out of the water. Upstream from Horseshoe Dam is an unlimited harvest area for all game fish. The deep pool below the dam is known for producing flathead and channel cats. The Colorado pikeminnow and the razorback sucker are endangered and must be released immediately.

From: Arizona Game and Fish Department
Horseshoe Lake 7/27/2004
Rating: 5 out of 10
7/27/2004
 Lake is being drained and is 3-percent full. The end of the boat ramp is 22 feet out of the water. Upstream from Horseshoe Dam is an unlimited harvest area for all game fish. The river above the lake is fishable now, and is good area for channel catfish, large and smallmouth bass. The deep pool below the dam is known for producing flathead and channel cats. The Colorado pikeminnow and the razorback sucker are endangered and must be released immediately. Currently SRP is releasing 500 cfs below the dam until the reservoir is drained. Once drained, bass and catfish will be concentrated in the pool immediately in front of the dam.

From: Arizona Game and Fish Department
Horseshoe Lake 5/30/2004
Rating: 5 out of 10
5/30/2004
 I took a trip with my boyfriend to Horseshoe Lake (or trying to!) and I find it hard to believe that there is not a single sign that tells you about the road condition.We almost ruined our car. It is an undriveable road, 4 WD vehicles should be the only ones allowed on this road. We turned back halfway.But there are signs for the speedlimit 25Mph, which is totally ridiculous. You have a hard time driving 10 miles per hour. Thank you, Birgit

From: Birgit R
Horseshoe Lake 5/27/2004
Rating: 5 out of 10
5/27/2004
 Lake is temporarily holding water at 27-percent capacity. The boat ramp is 4 feet in the water.

From: Arizona Game and Fish Department
Horseshoe Lake 5/18/2004
Rating: 5 out of 10
5/18/2004
 Lake is temporarily holding water at 30 percent capacity. The boat ramp is 7 feet in the water. In a recent fish survey largemouth bass from 1-3 pounds were caught in the upper end of the lake. The water is very clear and fish will be visible on beds. Upstream from Horseshoe Dam is an unlimited harvest area for all game fish. The river above the lake is fishable now, and will be a good bet for large and smallmouth bass in the next few weeks. The deep pool below the dam is known for producing flathead and channel cats. The Colorado pikeminnow and the razorback sucker are endangered and must be released immediately

From: Arizona Game and Fish Department
Horseshoe Lake 5/12/2004
Rating: 5 out of 10
5/12/2004
 Lake is temporarily holding water at 30-percent capacity. The boat ramp is 7 feet in the water. In a recent fish survey largemouth bass from 1-3 pounds were caught in the upper end of the lake. The water is very clear and fish will be visible on beds. Upstream from Horseshoe Dam is an unlimited harvest area for all game fish. The river above the lake is fishable now, and will be a good bet for large and smallmouth bass in the next few weeks. The deep pool below the dam is known for producing flathead and channel cats. The Colorado pikeminnow and the razorback sucker are endangered and must be released immediately

From: Arizona Game and Fish Department

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