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 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Bay Sansbois
Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana · about 1,730 acres (2.7 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Bay Sansbois
Bay Sansbois is a lake in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, covering about 1,730 acres.
It stretches about 2.6 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 8.4 miles. Port Sulphur is about 3.8 miles east. The closest city is New Orleans, about 37 miles away.
- Size
- About 1,730 acres (2.7 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 8.4 miles
- End to end
- About 2.6 miles
- County
- Plaquemines 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 – 8:00 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 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
4 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 6:21 am · sunset 5:04 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Bay Sansbois
- Port Sulphurabout 3.8 mi east
- Grand Isleabout 19 mi southwest
- Baratariaabout 27 mi northwest
- Jean Lafitteabout 28 mi northwest
- New Orleansnearest city, about 37 mi northwest
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Questions about Bay Sansbois
What fish are in Bay Sansbois?
Lakes like Bay Sansbois 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 Sansbois?
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 Sansbois?
About 1,730 acres, with about 8.4 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Bay Sansbois?
Port Sulphur is about 3.8 miles east; Grand Isle is about 19 miles southwest.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Bay Sansbois?
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 Sansbois on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
