Water Ranch Lake

Lake in Gilbert, Arizona
33°21′47.75″N 111°44′09.80″W / 33.3632639°N 111.7360556°W / 33.3632639; -111.7360556Basin countriesUnited StatesSurface area110 acres (45 ha)Average depth11 ft (3.4 m)Surface elevation1,100 ft (340 m)SettlementsGilbert

Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch is a lake located in Gilbert, Arizona, United States, east of Greenfield Rd and south of Guadalupe Rd. The preserve was created by the Town of Gilbert in 1999 to combine water resources, wildlife habitat, educational programs, and recreational opportunities. The Riparian Preserve consists of 110 acres, with 70 acres of 7 water recharge basins.

The Riparian Preserve also includes over 4.5 miles of trails that lead to various vegetative zones, gardens, a paleontology dig site, and an observatory. The Preserve houses approximately 298 species of birds, insects, fish, amphibians, reptiles, and mammals.

Fish species

  • Rainbow Trout
  • Largemouth Bass
  • Sunfish
  • Catfish (Channel)
  • Tilapia
  • Carp

References

External links

  • Water Ranch Lake
  • Riparian Preserve
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