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Salt Fork Lake

West Virginia
11.30 km²
40.1072, -81.5100
NHD 56891473
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About Salt Fork Lake

Salt Fork Lake is a reservoir in West Virginia, United States. It covers approximately 11.30 km² (2792 acres). The lake centroid is located at 40.1072° N, 81.5100° W. Fish species records for this lake are still being compiled. Lake boundary and identifier come from the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

At a glance

Best season
April – October
Long open-water season
Reservoir
Large
Room for multiple techniques
Species diversity
Data pending
Records still being compiled
Access
Public waterbody
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Weather at Salt Fork Lake

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Best fishing times today

Day length: 14h 42m
Dawn09:40
Sunrise10:12
Sunset00:54
Dusk01:26

Bite windows today

  • Dawn09:1011:12Excellent
  • Morning11:1217:33Good
  • Midday17:3321:54Calm
  • Afternoon21:5423:54Good
  • Dusk23:5401:56Excellent
  • Night01:5609:10Good
Moon: 14% · waxing13:50

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Frequently asked questions

What fish species live in Salt Fork Lake?

No fish species have been catalogued yet for Salt Fork Lake. Records are pulled from GBIF and updated regularly.

How big is Salt Fork Lake?

Salt Fork Lake covers approximately 11.30 square kilometres (2792 acres), based on the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

Where is Salt Fork Lake located?

Salt Fork Lake is located in West Virginia, United States, with its centroid at 40.1072°, -81.5100°.

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Data sources: USGS National Hydrography Dataset · GBIF