Salt River
The Salt runs west out of Arizona's White Mountains through a chain of reservoirs, Roosevelt, Apache, Canyon and Saguaro lakes, then passes Mesa, Tempe and Phoenix before meeting the Gila.
Weather at the Salt River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | About 200 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | White and Black rivers meet in the White Mountains, Gila County |
| Mouth | Joins the Gila River southwest of Phoenix |
| State | Arizona |
Theodore Roosevelt, Horse Mesa, Mormon Flat and Stewart Mountain dams hold back its four lakes, with Granite Reef Diversion Dam below.
Boat ramps and launches
Orange dots on the map. Tap a name to open it in Google Maps. Public ramps and launches along the Salt River in Arizona, from OpenStreetMap. The list may be incomplete, so check the state wildlife agency for current access.
- Boat Launch Nearest bait shop: Nemire Lures, 2.4 mi
- Boat Launch Nearest bait shop: Nemire Lures, 2.0 mi
- Windy Hill
- Schoolhouse
- Bobcat Boat Launch
- Salt River Rafter Boat Ramp
- Boat ramp (33.673, -111.091) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
- Boat ramp (33.432, -111.938) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap Nearest bait shop: Nemire Lures, 2.3 mi
- Boat ramp (33.669, -111.087) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
- Boat ramp (33.625, -111.204) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap Nearest bait shop: Bass Addict Tackle, 24.8 mi
- Boat ramp (33.573, -111.537) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap Nearest bait shop: Bass Addict Tackle, 11.6 mi
- Boat ramp (33.576, -111.534) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap Nearest bait shop: Bass Addict Tackle, 11.8 mi
- Boat ramp (33.576, -111.536) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap Nearest bait shop: Bass Addict Tackle, 11.8 mi
Closest bait shops
Blue squares on the map. Tap a name to open the shop's website, or its location in Google Maps if it has none listed. Bait and tackle shops closest to the river's ramps, from OpenStreetMap. Call ahead for hours and live bait.
- Nemire Lures 328 South Rockford Drive, Tempe No phone listed
- Bass Addict Tackle 1075 South Idaho Road, Apache Junction +1 480 242 3862
- Liar's Korner 9529 East Main Street, Mesa +1 480 986 2515
- DD26 Fishing No phone listed
- The Hook Up Tackle No phone listed
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
- Arizona: Arizona Game and Fish Department ↗
Lakes on or near the Salt River
Lakes in our guide on or near this river:
Facts from Salt River (Wikipedia) ↗ · Boat ramps and bait shops: OpenStreetMap contributors · River course: U.S. Geological Survey