The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
La Sal Vieja
Willacy County, Texas · about 1,910 acres (3 sq mi)
72°F water, calm this morning.
About La Sal Vieja
In Willacy County, Texas, La Sal Vieja covers about 1,910 acres.
From end to end it runs about 3.1 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 13.8 miles. Its surface is about 20 ft above sea level. Lasara is about 3.3 miles south. Edinburg, the nearest city, is about 21 miles southwest.
- Size
- About 1,910 acres (3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 13.8 miles
- End to end
- About 3.1 miles
- Elevation
- About 20 ft
- County
- Willacy County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Fair
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 6 mph
- 4:00 pm – 6:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 14 mph
Sunday Slow
- 5:15 am – 8:30 ammoon underfoot, sunrise · wind 9 mph
- 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 8 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Expect the usual Texas mix for a lake this size: largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 72°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Active early and late. Head to shade, docks and grass in midday.
- FairCrappie
Scattered after the spawn. Try docks and brush at mid depth.
- GoodCatfish
Active. Evenings and nights are best.
- GoodBluegill and sunfish
Active around docks and weeds.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
5 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:49 am · sunset 5:42 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near La Sal Vieja
- Lasaraabout 3.3 mi south
- Raymondvilleabout 7.5 mi east
- Monte Altoabout 10 mi south
- Lyfordabout 10 mi southeast
- Edinburgnearest city, about 21 mi southwest
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Questions about La Sal Vieja
What fish are in La Sal Vieja?
Lakes like La Sal Vieja usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is La Sal Vieja?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is La Sal Vieja?
About 1,910 acres, with about 13.8 miles of shoreline.
What town is near La Sal Vieja?
Lasara is about 3.3 miles south; Raymondville is about 7.5 miles east.
What is the water temperature at La Sal Vieja today?
The surface was about 72°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
La Sal Vieja on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
