Arizona reservoir nearly vanishes after snowpack collapse triggers massive fish kill

Arizona reservoir nearly vanishes after snowpack collapse triggers massive fish kill

A historic lack of snow in the Gila River watershed has left Arizona’s San Carlos Reservoir less than 1% full, triggering a massive fish kill and an indefinite closure. Despite the bleak conditions, heavy summer rains could help the reservoir rebound.

Arizona Lake Closed After Fish Kill Wipes Out Entire Fish Population

OutdoorHub Arizona Lake Closed After Fish Kill Wipes Out Entire Fish Population One of Arizona’s most popular fishing destinations has been shut down indefinitely after a catastrophic fish kill wiped out nearly the entire fish population of the lake. The San Carlos Recreation and Wildlife Department announced June 5 that San Carlos Lake has been closed to all fishing and recreational activities after what officials described as a “significant fi…