The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Bay Baptiste
Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana · about 2,480 acres (3.9 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Bay Baptiste
Bay Baptiste spreads over about 2,480 acres in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana.
From end to end it runs about 3.4 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 30 miles. Chauvin lies about 3.1 miles to the northwest. Kenner, the nearest city, is about 43 miles north.
- Size
- About 2,480 acres (3.9 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 30 miles
- End to end
- About 3.4 miles
- County
- Terrebonne Parish
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 5:45 am – 8:00 amsunrise
- 3:30 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Saturday Good
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
For a lake of this size in Louisiana, largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake.
- Largemouth bass
- Crappie
- Catfish
- Bluegill and sunfish
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:24 am · sunset 5:07 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Bay Baptiste
- Chauvinabout 3.1 mi northwest
- Montegutabout 3.9 mi northwest
- Bourgabout 9.8 mi northwest
- Dulacabout 10 mi west
- Kennernearest city, about 43 mi north
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Questions about Bay Baptiste
What fish are in Bay Baptiste?
Lakes like Bay Baptiste usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Bay Baptiste?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Bay Baptiste?
About 2,480 acres, with about 30 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Bay Baptiste?
Chauvin is about 3.1 miles northwest; Montegut is about 3.9 miles northwest.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Bay Baptiste?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Bay Baptiste on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
