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Saline Lake

Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana

Saline Lake covers about 7,001 acres at pool stage, mainly in Natchitoches Parish, with an average depth of 7 feet and maximum of 16 feet. LDWF lists largemouth bass, black and white crappie and catfish as sportfish in the Larto-Saline complex.

N5 mi
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Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Surface area7,001 acres
Max depth16 ft
Shoreline—
Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Florida bass stocked from 2015

Crappie●●●○○

Black and white crappie

Channel Catfish●●○○○

Blue Catfish●○○○○

Flathead Catfish●○○○○

Bluegill●●○○○

Boat launches

3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

  • Mulligan Inn boat rampPublic
    Named as a boat ramp in the LDWF plan; public status not statedDirections ↗
  • Key Hole Boat RampPublic
    Named as a boat ramp in the LDWF plan; public status not statedDirections ↗
  • More public accessPublic
    See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Saline Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

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Local tips

  • The lake averages only 7 feet deep, so look for fish around cover and edges.
  • Giant salvinia is the main vegetation problem, which can limit boat access in places.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.