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 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Salamonie Lake
Huntington County, Indiana · 2,880 acres (4.5 sq mi)
Level falling, calm this morning.
About Salamonie Lake
Salamonie Lake spreads over 2,880 acres in Huntington County, Indiana. Salamonie Dam holds it back on the Salamonie River. Salamonie Lake was built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in 1966 on the Salamonie River for flood control.
From end to end it runs about 6 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 26 miles. Its surface is about 730 ft above sea level. Andrews lies about 5.3 miles to the north. The closest city is Kokomo, about 32 miles away.
- Size
- 2,880 acres (4.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 26 miles
- End to end
- About 6 miles
- Elevation
- About 730 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Salamonie Dam, Salamonie River
- County
- Huntington County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise
- 3:45 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Salamonie Lake
Salamonie Lake holds crappie, catfish, white bass and walleye.
- Crappie
- Catfish
- White bass
- Walleye
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
- 7
6 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
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
Water level
Falling 1.2 ft in 7 days.
Latest reading .
Ice
No clear view of the ice yet
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:27 am · sunset 5:25 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Salamonie Lake
- Andrewsabout 5.3 mi north
- Wabashabout 7.4 mi west
- Huntingtonabout 8.4 mi northeast
- Warrenabout 8.4 mi southeast
- Kokomonearest city, about 32 mi southwest
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Questions about Salamonie Lake
What fish are in Salamonie Lake?
Salamonie Lake holds crappie, catfish, white bass and walleye. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Salamonie Lake?
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 Salamonie Lake?
2,880 acres, with about 26 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Salamonie Lake?
Andrews is about 5.3 miles north; Wabash is about 7.4 miles west.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Salamonie Lake?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Salamonie Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
