The Salton Sea, the largest lake in California, is not a natural lake, but the result of a disaster. An attempt at irrigating Imperial Valley by the Imperial Canal through a Colorado River diversion led to massive flooding and Salton Sea was the result. Located on the site of a former salt mining operation, this lake has no outlet and boasts a salinity level higher than the ocean.
The fishing here isn't stellar though Tilapia are fairly common as are Corvina, Gulf Croaker and Sargo. Bird variety here far outshines the fishes - over 400 species of birds gather here, many of them waterfowl or shorebirds, and birding is a popular local activity. Kayakers, boaters, and waterskiiers also frequent the lake.
Details
Location:
30 miles south of Indio
Size:
Surface area: 376 square miles Width: 15 miles Length: 45 miles Shoreline: 110 miles
Max. Depth:
51 feet
Elevation:
-220
Amenities
Water Features
Boat Ramp
Modern Restrooms
Showers
Picnic Areas
RV Dumping Facilities
Water Activities
Boating
Fishing
Swimming
Water Skiing
Scuba Diving
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
Surrounded by Highway 10 (north), Highway 8 (south), and Highway 111 (northeast)
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