Arizona lake closes indefinitely to visitors after all of its fish die
Summary
Arizona officials closed San Carlos Lake to visitors after all the fish in the lake died due to drought and water released from a dam. The closure is for safety reasons because dead fish can cause health problems, and no fishing or related activities are allowed until further notice.Key Facts
- San Carlos Lake in Arizona was closed indefinitely to visitors.
- The entire fish population died because of drought and dam water release.
- Dead fish can create health hazards for people swimming or fishing.
- Fishing, harvesting, or possessing fish from the lake are banned for now.
- The lake is a man-made reservoir formed by the Coolidge Dam in San Carlos Apache tribal lands.
- The lake has 158 miles of shoreline and holds state records for several fish species.
- The lake is about 125 miles from Phoenix, Arizona’s capital.
- Officials will keep monitoring the situation and update the public as needed.
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