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
Saline Lake
LaSalle Parish, Louisiana · about 2,170 acres (3.4 sq mi)
67°F water, calm this morning.
About Saline Lake
In LaSalle Parish, Louisiana, Saline Lake covers about 2,170 acres.
From end to end it runs about 4.5 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 21 miles. The water sits about 30 ft above sea level. Deville is about 4.8 miles west.
- Size
- About 2,170 acres (3.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 21 miles
- End to end
- About 4.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 30 ft
- County
- LaSalle Parish
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise
- 3:30 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 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
Lakes like Saline Lake in Louisiana usually hold 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 67°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- 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
- 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
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:34 am · sunset 5:10 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Saline Lake
- Devilleabout 4.8 mi west
- Marksvilleabout 13 mi south
- Mansuraabout 18 mi south
- Ballabout 20 mi west
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Questions about Saline Lake
What fish are in Saline Lake?
Lakes like Saline Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Saline 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 Saline Lake?
About 2,170 acres, with about 21 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Saline Lake?
Deville is about 4.8 miles west; Marksville is about 13 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Saline Lake today?
The surface was about 67°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Saline Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
