Overview
Great Salt Lake is a natural lake in UT. Primary inflow is Bear River. It is managed by Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands / USGS.
The basin is characterized by about 1,065,000 acres of surface area, a maximum depth near 33 feet. Shoreline and bottom character vary from protected coves and flats to deeper water, supporting a mix of open-water and nearshore habitats.
Great Salt Lake supports recreational boating and fishing. Public access is through area ramps, parks, and shoreline facilities where provided by the operator. Fishing and boating regulations are set by the relevant state wildlife agency.
Great Salt Lake is not operated to a classic reservoir full-pool curve. Where a gauge exists, water-surface elevation is the reference. Conditions still matter for boating, fishing access, and shoreline use.
Current Conditions
- 7-day trendFallingLatest movement can differ from the seven-day trend.
- 7-day changeDown 0.10 ft
- 30-day changeDown 0.10 ft
- Drought conditionsSevere Drought
About This Lake
Learn how this lake is managed, what affects its water level, and where Lake Insights gets its data.
Great Salt Lake is a 1,065,000-acre reservoir on the Bear River managed by Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands / USGS.
