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Adventure Overview - Salton Sea
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One of the largest inland bodies of saltwater in the world (and the biggest lake in California), Salton Sea was created in 1905 by flood waters from the Colorado River. It is located at about 228 feet below sea level below sea level but it is also very shallow with an average depth of only 20 feet. Summer temperatures regularly exceed 100 F. The area is best to visit between October and May when temperatures usually range in between 70 and 90 F. During winter months it is home to over four million birds (representing over 400 species). Visitors should be prepared for extremely hot weather during summer months.
Protected habitat of 35,484 acres of salt marsh and open water of the southern part of the Salton Sea. Also includes nearby 2,000 acres of pasture and freshwater marsh. Wildlife observation, photograph and waterfowl hunting. Protected areas include the Wister Waterfowl Management Area and Imperial Wildfowl Management Area. This area serves primarily as a wintering area for waterfowl and other water birds and includes endangered species such as the Yuma clapper and peregrine falcon. Other species include Egret and Great Blue Heron. Peak population is in December and January.
Salton Sea boasts great fishing - game includes croaker, corvina and tilapia. Biggest catch recorded is a 37lb great Corvina.
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What I do is called "fishing". If it was easy, we would refer to it as "catching" and there would be a lot more people doing it. - Linda Greenlaw