Salem Lake (Utah)

Salem Lake, locally known as Salem Pond, is an 11 acre lake[1] located in the city of Salem, Utah.

Salem Pond

It was originally created by placing a dam on a spring in 1851.[2] The city of Salem, Utah was created by settlers creating a fort along this body of water.[3]

The following fish are found in Salem Lake:[1] rainbow trout, channel catfish, largemouth bass, bluegill, and grass carp.[4] The average depth is seven feet.[4]

References
  1. "Salem Pond - Utah's Community Fisheries - Utah County". Utah Fishing Info. Retrieved 2021-01-03.
  2. "History of Salem". www.salemcity.org. Retrieved 2021-01-03.
  3. Blair, Addison; University, Brigham Young. "Pond Town Fort of Salem". Intermountain Histories. Retrieved 2021-01-03.
  4. http://digitallibrary.utah.gov/awweb/awarchive?type=file&item=22026


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