How deep is Canyon Lake (Acacia)?

Canyon Lake (Acacia) ranges from 3 to 30.5 metres deep (10–100 feet) — a deep dive at its limit. It is a freshwater site rated as intermediate difficulty. Depths vary across the site, so plan your profile to your training and verify conditions locally.

Is Canyon Lake (Acacia) a shore dive or a boat dive?

Canyon Lake (Acacia) can be dived from shore or by boat. The entry is recorded as an easy walk-in. The entry area is recorded as moderately exposed to surge. Basic facilities are recorded at or near the site, and cell service is recorded as good. Entry details and parking notes, where known, are listed in the access section of this page.

Can beginners dive Canyon Lake (Acacia)?

Canyon Lake (Acacia) is rated as intermediate difficulty, which may not suit new divers. Listed depths run from 3 to 30.5 metres (10–100 feet). Access is from shore or by boat, with the entry recorded as an easy walk-in. Consider your experience level, conditions, and local guidance before planning.

When is the best time to dive Canyon Lake (Acacia)?

Fall through spring weekdays for best conditions and least traffic. None; busiest with boaters in summer. Conditions vary, so check the latest reports and forecasts on the dive site page before your trip.

What will I see at Canyon Lake (Acacia)?

Divers at Canyon Lake (Acacia) in United States commonly report sightings of Bluegill, Yellow bass, Crayfish, Walleye, and Channel catfish. Bluegill, Yellow bass, and Crayfish are recorded as common sightings, while Walleye and Channel catfish are reported only occasionally. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.

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Canyon Lake (Acacia)

Arizona, United StatesDirections

Open Water suggested3–31 m (10–100 ft) depthBoth entry

Canyon Lake (Acacia) at a glance

Canyon Lake (Acacia) is an intermediate both dive site in Arizona, United States with depths of 3–30.5 m (10–100 ft). Typically most favorable Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Bluegill, Yellow bass, and Crayfish. Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

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Site hazards: Boat traffic near the ramp; rapid depth increase toward the old riverbed (100+ ft); low visibility; cold below the thermocline; submerged debris.

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First light 6:13 · Sunrise 6:38 · Sunset 17:40 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo wind · updated 24 Oct, 22:21 GMT-7

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Recent diver reports

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What Divers Say

Known for: Bluegill, Yellow bass, Crayfish

Best time: Fall through spring weekdays for best conditions and least traffic.

Based on community reviews and site data. Conditions vary — always verify before diving.

Best months, historically

What conditions have historically been typical at this site, month by month — not a forecast.

January, 81% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 10 knots
February, 80% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 10 knots
March, 84% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 10 knots
April, 90% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 10 knots
May, 89% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 11 knots
June, 96% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 10 knots
July, 96% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 11 knots, historically most favorable
August, 95% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 10 knots
September, 87% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 10 knots
October, 86% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 10 knots
November, 91% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 9 knots
December, 92% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 9 knots

July has typically had the largest share of favorable days here. Conditions vary year to year — this is historical context, not a forecast.

Based on 3 years of archive data. Bar height shows the share of days each month whose conditions have historically scored favorably.

Marine life seen at this site

Species noted at this site — not a promise of what you’ll encounter.

Species seen here

Rough labels: “Commonly seen” usually means two or more recorded sightings near this site in public dive logs (GBIF), “Occasionally seen” one; “Seasonal” and “Rarely seen” come from dive-guide research. Not a measured rate.

Fills & rentals nearby

No dive shops mapped within 25 km (16 mi). Know one? Add it to the map.

Data updated June 2026

Site details

A steep-walled Salt River reservoir on the Apache Trail east of Phoenix, dived primarily from the Acacia recreation site. A cove between the day-use area and boat ramp reaches about 60 feet, and following the old riverbed exceeds 100 feet; sunken attractions include a bus at ~50 ft, a van at 30-35 ft and a boat at ~80 ft. Visibility is generally poor, and boat traffic requires a flag and caution.

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Boat traffic near the ramp; rapid depth increase toward the old riverbed (100+ ft); low visibility; cold below the thermocline; submerged debris.

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