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
Laguna Salada
Brooks County, Texas · about 1,030 acres (1.6 sq mi)
67°F water, calm this morning.
About Laguna Salada
Laguna Salada is a lake in Brooks County, Texas, covering about 1,030 acres.
From end to end it runs about 3.3 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 10.8 miles. Its surface is about 80 ft above sea level. Falfurrias lies about 3.9 miles to the northwest. The closest city is Edinburg, about 59 miles away.
- Size
- About 1,030 acres (1.6 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 10.8 miles
- End to end
- About 3.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 80 ft
- County
- Brooks County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise
- 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 7 mph
Saturday Fair
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 14 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
For a lake of this size in Texas, largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 67°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- 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 6:51 am · sunset 5:41 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Laguna Salada
- Falfurriasabout 3.9 mi northwest
- Premontabout 13 mi north
- Saritaabout 17 mi east
- Ricardoabout 22 mi northeast
- Edinburgnearest city, about 59 mi south
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Questions about Laguna Salada
What fish are in Laguna Salada?
Lakes like Laguna Salada usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Laguna Salada?
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 Laguna Salada?
About 1,030 acres, with about 10.8 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Laguna Salada?
Falfurrias is about 3.9 miles northwest; Premont is about 13 miles north.
What is the water temperature at Laguna Salada today?
The surface was about 67°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Laguna Salada on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
