Salem Pond Depth Map & Fishing Spots (UT)

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Grasshoppers (east-side summer)Active window

Typical here: Jun 1 – Sep 30 · Green River peak is Aug–Sept; warm Indian-summer days stretch terrestrials later

adultall day in high summer, best when afternoon wind knocks bugs onto the water

Pulls fish to the windward grassy banks and edges for months — fish the bank the wind blows ONTO.

The friendliest crossover of the summer: on lakes, drift the windward bank with a bubble-and-foam-hopper — the bubble's splash doesn't hurt a hopper presentation. On rivers, the same rig dead-drifted along the undercut grass banks, or small gold spinners under the banks between rises.

The event happens over grassy banks, undercut edges and windward shorelines

Recommendations come from depth structure and seasonal species behavior. Treat them as a starting point, not a guarantee. Contours on this water are approximations. Never use for navigation. Always check local regulations.

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Fishing Salem Pond: what the data says

17-acre lake in Utah County, Utah. The lake tops out around 23 ft. Bathymetry on this water is estimated from its real outline and maximum depth. Use it to shortlist water, then verify with your electronics — and never navigate by it. Species by species, here's what the data says the year looks like.

The drawn water covers 17 acres wrapped in 1.3 miles of bank. The 2.3 development index tells the story — a convoluted bank whose fishable edge far outruns the acreage. Littoral water — the productive band under ~15 ft — makes up 64% of this chart, as modeled. The basin spans about 0.5 mi end to end and 0.2 mi across at its widest. Utah County claims this one. If the bite dies, Utah Lake is 12 mi to the northwest.

Bluegill fishing at Salem Pond

Come spring, look for bluegill tight to the bank in 1 to 6 ft. They move out to 4 to 15 ft in summer and finish the year down in 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. Best bite is early morning and the evening. A small sponge spider (fly) or a micro tube jig is the honest summer answer here.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	1 to 6 ft	midday & dusk	Dock / pier line (0 ft)	1/32 oz jig + micro plastic, Tiny popper (evenings)
Summer	4 to 15 ft	dawn & dusk	Dock / pier line (8 ft)	Small sponge spider (fly), Micro tube jig
Fall	6 to 18 ft	midday	Break off the point (10 ft)	Micro jig + waxworm, Small spoon tipped
Winter	7 to 23 ft	midday	Deep basin (20 ft)	Tungsten ice jig + plastic, Tiny spoon

Channel Catfish fishing at Salem Pond

Come spring, look for channel catfish tight to the bank in 3 to 12 ft. Expect a summer slide to 7 to 23 ft, then a winter hold in 7 to 23 ft. Start at Deep basin. It's a deep basin holding about 20 ft of water and rates prime come winter. Prime time lands in after dark and the evening.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at
Spring	3 to 12 ft	dusk	open water
Summer	7 to 23 ft	night & dusk	Deep basin (20 ft)
Fall	7 to 23 ft	dusk	Deep basin (20 ft)
Winter	7 to 23 ft	midday	Deep basin (20 ft)

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. Put Break off the point first on the milk run — a drop-off near 10 ft that grades prime for winter. The feeding windows run early morning and the evening. The summer box starts with a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	5 to 20 ft	dawn & dusk	Main-lake point (8 ft)	Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon
Summer	6 to 23 ft	dawn & dusk	Break off the point (10 ft)	Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon
Fall	7 to 23 ft	dawn & dusk	Main-lake point (8 ft)	Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals
Winter	5 to 23 ft	dawn	Break off the point (10 ft)	Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white)

Brook Trout fishing at Salem Pond

Early season brook trout use the shallows, holding in 2 to 15 ft. Summer is a 7 to 23 ft game here, winter a 3 to 20 ft one. The chart's best answer is Deep basin — deep basin, 20 ft, prime for summer. Best bite is early morning and the evening. Tie on a small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm and you're in the game.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	2 to 15 ft	dawn & dusk	Main-lake point (8 ft)	Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon
Summer	7 to 23 ft	dawn & dusk	Deep basin (20 ft)	Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm
Fall	2 to 15 ft	midday & dawn	Main-lake point (8 ft)	Small spoon (orange), Spinner
Winter	3 to 20 ft	dawn	Deep basin (20 ft)	Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic

Brown Trout fishing at Salem Pond

In spring, brown trout run shallow here, mostly 3 to 23 ft. Summer keeps them at 7 to 23 ft, and they winter in 3 to 23 ft. Break off the point is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 10 ft, rated prime for summer brown trout. Time it for after dark and early morning. You won't need more than a spoon at the thermocline or a deep stickbait (night) most summer days.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	3 to 23 ft	dawn & dusk	Main-lake point (8 ft)	Stickbait off planer boards (shallow), Small spoon along mud lines
Summer	7 to 23 ft	night & dawn	Break off the point (10 ft)	Spoon at the thermocline, Deep stickbait (night)
Fall	4 to 23 ft	dusk & dawn	Main-lake point (8 ft)	Jerkbait over gravel, Casting spoon
Winter	3 to 23 ft	dawn	Break off the point (10 ft)	Jigging spoon, Small stickbait (slow)

Common Carp fishing at Salem Pond

Spring common carp on Salem Pond hold shallow, usually 2 to 10 ft. They move out to 3 to 15 ft in summer and finish the year down in 7 to 23 ft. Put Deep basin first on the milk run — a deep basin near 20 ft that grades prime for winter. The feeding windows run early morning and the evening.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at
Spring	2 to 10 ft	midday & dawn	open water
Summer	3 to 15 ft	dawn & dusk	open water
Fall	5 to 18 ft	midday	Deep basin (20 ft)
Winter	7 to 23 ft	midday	Deep basin (20 ft)

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

The chart marks 7 structure features on Salem Pond; the deepest is Deep basin at about 20 ft.

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
Dock / pier line: dock line, around 8 ft
Dock / pier line: dock line, around 0 ft
Dock / pier line: dock line, around 0 ft

Salem Pond stocking report

Date	Species	Count	Size
Jul 7	Tiger Trout	504	~10.1"
Jul 6	Rainbow trout	793	~10.3"
Jun 25	Rainbow trout	2,002	~10.4"
Jun 24	Rainbow trout	1,997	~10.5"
Jun 18	Rainbow trout	700	~12.1"
Jun 9	Rainbow trout	1,002	~9.8"
Jun 1	Tiger Trout	497	~10.1"
May 12	Rainbow trout	2,001	~9.5"

Source: Utah DWR fish-stocking report, retrieved 2026-08-18.

Salem Pond fishing regulations

Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Utah waters are set by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources — and special regulations can apply to Salem Pond specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.

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Common questions

How deep is Salem Pond?

Salem Pond is about 23 ft (7 m) deep 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 bluegill, channel catfish, rainbow trout, brook trout, brown trout, common carp, largemouth bass, white bass & hybrids 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. Scroll up to the map for the complete spot list by 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.

Is Salem Pond stocked with fish?

Yes — per Utah DWR fish-stocking report records, Salem Pond was most recently stocked Jul 7 with 504 tiger trout. The full stocking history is listed above.

What are the fishing regulations for Salem Pond?

Fishing on Salem Pond is regulated by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. Check the official Utah regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.

Nearby waters

Utah Lake 12 mi · Mona Reservoir 17 mi · Deer Creek Reservoir 29 mi · Strawberry Reservoir 30 mi · Tibble Fork Reservoir 30 mi · Gooseberry Reservoir 31 mi · Scofield Reservoir 34 mi · Provo River (Middle) 36 mi · Lake Mary 37 mi · Electric Lake 38 mi · Currant Creek Reservoir 38 mi · Huntington 38 mi

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