Water level
95.28ft (gage datum)
-0.03 ft in 7 daysOct 10Oct 17Oct 24
Sep 24Oct 9Oct 24
Reading from Oct 26, 2026.
Saline Lake was at 95.28 ft on the gage on October 26, holding steady over the past week (-0.03 ft).
LouisianaReservoir, 5,504 acres, Natchitoches Parish
Saline Lake conditions today
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Water level
95.28ft
Steady this week
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Outlook. Monday: E wind 1 to 2 kt, gusts to 7 kt, high near 81°F. Tuesday: ESE wind 0 to 1 kt, gusts to 6 kt, high near 81°F.
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Lake facts
- Type
- Reservoir
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Natchitoches Parish
- Surface area
- 5,504 acres
- USGS gauge
- 07352150, Saline Lake at dam near Clarence, LA
- Coordinates
- 31.9192° N, 92.8939° W
About Saline Lake
Saline Lake covers about 5,504 acres in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana and is classed as a reservoir.
Water level on this page comes from USGS gauge 07352150 (Saline Lake at dam near Clarence, LA), about 5 mi from the middle of the lake. Wind, gusts and rain come from the National Weather Service forecast grid that covers the water.
Mid-sized lakes like this one tend to have shifty, gusty wind near shore and steadier pressure in the middle, which is why gust spread matters as much as average speed. Reservoir levels move with releases and inflow, so ramps and beaches can change week to week. The water level page tracks that day by day.
The go or no-go calls above are a starting point, not a guarantee. Read how we score conditions, and always check local rules and posted warnings before you launch.
Saline Lake questions
Is it windy on Saline Lake today?
The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: E wind 1 to 2 kt, gusts to 7 kt, high near 81°F. The panel at the top of this page refreshes the current wind, gusts and direction when you open it and turns them into a call for sailing, paddling, power boating and fishing.
What is the water level at Saline Lake right now?
Saline Lake was at 95.28 ft on the gage on October 26, holding steady over the past week (-0.03 ft).
How big is Saline Lake?
Saline Lake covers about 5,504 acres (8.6 square miles) of surface water.
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