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Salter Lake

Salter Lake is a reservoir in Indiana, near Owen County.

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Salter Lake is a reservoir in Owen County, Indiana. Salter Lake covers about 16.2 acres and holds about 177 acre-feet.

What to Expect at Salter Lake

Salter Lake was made by holding back a river or creek, making the old channel, bends and quiet coves sensible places to begin.

Fish and Useful Baits at Salter Lake

A reliable current fish list was not found for Salter Lake, so it would be wrong to promise a certain species without better proof.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Salter Lake

On a first trip to Salter, check incoming water, one bend in the old channel and a point near deep water with a moving lure, then slow down with a jig or worm where you get a bite.

When to Fish Salter Lake

Spring around Salter is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer is a good time to fish shade, weeds and the first drop into deeper water. Fall around Salter can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.

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