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Fishing Salem Pond: what the data says
17-acre lake near Utah. The lake tops out around 23 ft. The contours are modeled from the water's real shoreline and maximum depth. Treat them as a rough guide, and never use them for navigation. Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.
Bluegill fishing at Salem Pond
Spring bluegill on Salem Pond hold shallow, usually 1 to 6 ft. By summer they slide out to 4 to 15 ft, and by winter most fish are in 7 to 23 ft. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 20 ft of water that rates prime for bluegill in winter. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. Summer baits: a small sponge spider (fly) or a micro tube jig gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 to 6 ft | midday & dusk | 1/32 oz jig + micro plastic, Tiny popper (evenings) |
| Summer | 4 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Small sponge spider (fly), Micro tube jig |
| Fall | 6 to 18 ft | midday | Micro jig + waxworm, Small spoon tipped |
| Winter | 7 to 23 ft | midday | Tungsten ice jig + plastic, Tiny spoon |
Channel Catfish fishing at Salem Pond
Start shallow in spring: channel catfish sit in 3 to 12 ft that time of year. Summer pushes them deeper, 7 to 23 ft, and winter fish settle into 7 to 23 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 20 ft that scores prime in winter. Plan around after dark and the evening in the warm months.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 12 ft | dusk | |
| Summer | 7 to 23 ft | night & dusk | |
| Fall | 7 to 23 ft | dusk | |
| Winter | 7 to 23 ft | midday |
Rainbow Trout fishing at Salem Pond
Spring rainbow trout on Salem Pond hold shallow, usually 5 to 20 ft. They move out to 6 to 23 ft in summer and finish the year down in 5 to 23 ft. The spot to know is Break off the point, a drop-off in about 10 ft of water that rates prime for rainbow trout in winter. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. A dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 6 to 23 ft | dawn & dusk | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 7 to 23 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 5 to 23 ft | dawn | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Brook Trout fishing at Salem Pond
Spring brook trout on Salem Pond hold shallow, usually 2 to 15 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 7 to 23 ft, and winter fish settle into 3 to 20 ft. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 20 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. Best bite is early morning and the evening. Summer baits: a small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 7 to 23 ft | dawn & dusk | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 3 to 20 ft | dawn | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Brown Trout fishing at Salem Pond
Start shallow in spring: brown trout sit in 3 to 23 ft that time of year. Summer fish stay in 7 to 23 ft, and winter fish hold in 3 to 23 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Break off the point: a drop-off around 10 ft that scores prime in summer. Plan around after dark and early morning in the warm months. A spoon at the thermocline or a deep stickbait (night) covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 23 ft | dawn & dusk | Stickbait off planer boards (shallow), Small spoon along mud lines |
| Summer | 7 to 23 ft | night & dawn | Spoon at the thermocline, Deep stickbait (night) |
| Fall | 4 to 23 ft | dusk & dawn | Jerkbait over gravel, Casting spoon |
| Winter | 3 to 23 ft | dawn | Jigging spoon, Small stickbait (slow) |
Common Carp fishing at Salem Pond
Spring common carp on Salem Pond hold shallow, usually 2 to 10 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 3 to 15 ft, and winter fish settle into 7 to 23 ft. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 20 ft of water that rates prime for common carp in winter. Best bite is early morning and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 10 ft | midday & dawn | |
| Summer | 3 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | |
| Fall | 5 to 18 ft | midday | |
| Winter | 7 to 23 ft | midday |
Salem Pond also holds largemouth bass (8 to 20 ft in summer), white bass & hybrids (7 to 23 ft in summer). Pick any of them on the map above for rated spots and bait picks.
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 20 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 10 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 8 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 8 ft
Common questions
How deep is Salem Pond?
Salem Pond is about 23 ft at its deepest point. The contours here are modeled from the water's real shape and maximum depth, so treat them as a rough guide.
What fish are in Salem Pond?
Anglers target largemouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish, rainbow trout, white bass & hybrids, common carp, brown trout, brook trout on Salem Pond.
Where is the best fishing spot on Salem Pond?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 20 ft of water that rates prime for bluegill in winter. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Salem Pond?
For bluegill, the summer bite is best in early morning and the evening. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Nearby waters
Utah Lake · Mona Reservoir · Deer Creek Reservoir · Tibble Fork Reservoir · Gooseberry Reservoir · Provo River (Middle)
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