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Little Salt Lake

New Mexico
1.54 km²
34.0721, -103.1723
12 species
NHD 127559864
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About Little Salt Lake

Little Salt Lake is a natural lake or pond in New Mexico, United States. It covers approximately 1.54 km² (382 acres). The lake centroid is located at 34.0721° N, 103.1723° W. 12 fish species are commonly found in waters like this one, including 2 introduced species. Lake boundary and identifier come from the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

At a glance

Best season
October – April
Cooler months fish best in the south
Natural lake
Medium
Great for a day trip
Species diversity
Diverse
12 species in this region
Access
Public waterbody
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Weather at Little Salt Lake

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Best fishing times today

Day length: 11h 40m
Dawn12:26
Sunrise12:51
Sunset00:32
Dusk00:57

Bite windows today

  • Dawn11:56 – 13:51Excellent
  • Morning13:51 – 18:41Good
  • Midday18:41 – 21:32Calm
  • Afternoon21:32 – 23:32Good
  • Dusk23:32 – 01:27Excellent
  • Night01:27 – 11:56Good
Moon: 14% · waning↑ 09:50

Fish species

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Gear & tips for rainbow trout

Rod
5- to 7-weight fly rod
Sage X
Vision XO
Loop Q
Reel
5/6-weight fly reel
Mainline
WF-5/6 floating line + intermediate
Leader
Tapered + 0.20 mm tippet
Lures / bait
  • Streamers
  • Egg patterns
  • Nymphs
  • Dry flies
  • Boobies
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Season
April–November (put-and-take year-round)
Time of day
All day
Tip

Put-and-take fishing is common. Vary your depth. Popular Swedish waters: Bunn, Sommen and many small stocked put-and-take ponds.

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Frequently asked questions

What fish species live in Little Salt Lake?

Species you can expect in or near Little Salt Lake include Rainbow Trout, Crappie, Blue Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, and others. The list is based on species present in New Mexico waters and GBIF occurrence records.

How big is Little Salt Lake?

Little Salt Lake covers approximately 1.54 square kilometres (382 acres), based on the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

Where is Little Salt Lake located?

Little Salt Lake is located in New Mexico, United States, with its centroid at 34.0721°, -103.1723°.

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Data sources: USGS National Hydrography Dataset · GBIF