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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Bay Jaque
Lafourche Parish, Louisiana · about 740 acres (1.2 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Bay Jaque
In Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, Bay Jaque covers about 740 acres.
From end to end it runs about 2.2 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 9.5 miles. The nearest town, Golden Meadow, is about 8.2 miles northwest. New Orleans, the nearest city, is about 44 miles north.
- Size
- About 740 acres (1.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 9.5 miles
- End to end
- About 2.2 miles
- County
- Lafourche Parish
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 5:45 am – 8:00 amsunrise
- 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Saturday Good
- 5:45 am – 7:00 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 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
Expect the usual Louisiana mix for a lake this size: largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. 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
5 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 6:23 am · sunset 5:06 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Bay Jaque
- Golden Meadowabout 8.2 mi northwest
- Grand Isleabout 8.5 mi southeast
- Gallianoabout 13 mi northwest
- Cut Offabout 20 mi northwest
- New Orleansnearest city, about 44 mi north
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Questions about Bay Jaque
What fish are in Bay Jaque?
Lakes like Bay Jaque 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 Jaque?
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 Jaque?
About 740 acres, with about 9.5 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Bay Jaque?
Golden Meadow is about 8.2 miles northwest; Grand Isle is about 8.5 miles southeast.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Bay Jaque?
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 Jaque on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
