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Canyon Lake (Acacia)

Arizona, United StatesDirections
Open Water suggested3–31 m 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.

Wind model · graded 13h ago
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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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Dive windows this week

Best: Wed
Fri7:00–19:00
Sat7:00–19:00
Sun7:00–19:00
Mon7:00–19:00
Tue7:00–19:00
Wed7:00–19:00
Thu—

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 5:41 · Sunrise 6:06 · Sunset 18:37

Source: Open-Meteo wind · graded 13h ago

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

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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.

  1. Jan81% 10 kn
  2. Feb80% 10 kn
  3. Mar84% 10 kn
  4. Apr90% 10 kn
  5. May89% 11 kn
  6. Jun96% 10 kn
  7. Jul96% 11 kn
  8. Aug95% 10 kn
  9. Sep87% 10 kn
  10. Oct86% 10 kn
  11. Nov91% 9 kn
  12. Dec92% 9 kn

July hastypically 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

Fills & rentals nearby

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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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