Big Salt Lake can be found on the Fifteenmile Lake USGS quad topo map. Big Salt Lake is a lake in Sierra County in the state of New Mexico. The latitude and longitude coordinates for this lake are 33.0840, -106.3647 and the altitude is 3950 feet (1204 meters). Anyone interested in fishing Big Salt Lake should consult with local guides and resources before heading out to fish. Anglers who have fished Big Salt Lake are invited to submit reviews of the lake. Tell us when you went, what you caught, how the experience ranked overall. Thanks for your reviews, they help to make Fishing Works the best website for anglers.
Feature Type: Lake
Latitude: 33.0840
Longitude: -106.3647
Elevation: 3950 ft (1204 m)
Locator Map - Big Salt Lake
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Local Weather
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Monday:
High: --°F - Low: 35°F
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Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
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Tuesday:
High: 69°F - Low: 40°F
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Mostly sunny. Breezy. Highs in the lower 70s. West winds 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 25 mph in the afternoon.
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Wednesday:
High: 63°F - Low: 31°F
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Partly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Highs in the mid 60s. West winds 10 to 15 mph shifting to the south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
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Thursday:
High: 61°F - Low: 30°F
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Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
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Friday:
High: 58°F - Low: 30°F
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Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 50s.
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Saturday:
High: 61°F - Low: 29°F
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Mostly sunny. Highs 60 to 65.
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Sunday:
High: 63°F - Low: 29°F
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Mostly sunny. Breezy. Highs in the mid 60s.
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Nearby Hotels
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