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.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data from Natural Earth (public domain).
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, launches and bait shops
Detailed ramp, bait shop and lock-and-dam listings for the Salt River are coming soon. Until then, these searches open Google Maps along the river:
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) ↗