Walter Wirth Lake — Attraction in Salem

I have to laugh at myself because I...have been fishing there for years !!?? I had never really looked at the sign ! Lol so started going there about 30 years ?? Okay here's what's going on , it was a good clean place to teach your kids to fish... as things started to go down hill so did the park!! The last time I was there, it was looking pretty rough. I had my granddaughter (9yrs) with me . We didn't even get out to look at the lake! She is...

Was in Salem and thought I’d take the kid fishing while we were there. Drove in, and could barely make it into the parking area due to the piles of garbage, tents, and vehicles with people living in them. It was a mess. Not commenting on homeless camps, just wish I knew the situation before I promised my kid a...

As a family park to enjoy, it's a 1 star and currently closed due to cleaning up homeless camps and trash left there. As a bass fishery, man this place is dynamite. Blue Gill lake on the other side of the creek is pretty darn good too. Can't wait for them to reopen it. Has a nice Dirac golf...