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Salem Pond (Knoll Park) is a small 11-acre body of water around which the City of Salem has sprung up. The lake is located at 200 W and 300 S (40.05144, -111.67563).
The pond was originally created by settlers who dammed a nearby spring and built a fort along the edge of the water.
Stocked in the early spring, the lake offers trout, catfish, large mouth bass, bluegill and channel catfish. The daily limit is 2 fish with voluntary release of large-mouth bass.
There is a nice walking path, and a beautiful bridge. Lots of benches are placed all around the lake. On the westside of the lake is Knoll Park shaded by tall trees. There are ample grassy areas, a small playground, a pavilion with picnic tables and a couple of grills.
Paddle boarding, canoeing and kayaking is permitted on the lake. No motorized boats. You will see ducks, geese and maybe a swan or two.
There are restrooms with Handicap access, parking is found on three sides of the lake.
The city provides the annual Pond Town Christmas by decorating the Pond with lighted Christmas trees. The Salem Days activities list over 30 events thoughout the year.
See: Wikipedia, Beyond Nevada Expeditions, Intermountain Histories
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