Sierra County · lake · 744 acres · seasonal
Big Salt Lake
Big Salt Lake is a lake in Sierra County, New Mexico. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from New Mexico's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
109°
80°
19 mph
23%
Sat
Overcast
100°
77°
23 mph
56%
Sun
Overcast
94°
76°
10 mph
56%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Salt Creek1.1 mi
- Lumley Lake2.6 mi
- Little Salt Lake3.3 mi
- Horseshoe Lake3.1 mi
- Mason Tank3.8 mi
- Three Rivers3.9 mi
- Mason Tank3.9 mi
- Nelson Tank Number 14.0 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official NM regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Big Salt Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Big Salt Lake?+
Yes — New Mexico requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Big Salt Lake?+
Big Salt Lake is a lake in Sierra County, New Mexico. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.