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
Lake D'Arbonne
Union Parish, Louisiana · 15,200 acres (23.8 sq mi)
68°F water, level 79 ft, calm this morning.
About Lake D'Arbonne
In Union Parish, Louisiana, Lake D'Arbonne covers 15,200 acres; it is a reservoir. Lake D'Arbonne Dam holds it back on the Bayou D'Arbonne. Lake D'Arbonne is a reservoir near Farmerville completed in the early 1960s and is a popular fishing and boating destination in north Louisiana.
It stretches about 10.5 miles end to end with roughly 70 miles of shoreline. At about 80 ft above sea level, it warms early in spring. Farmerville is right by the lake.
- Size
- 15,200 acres (23.8 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 70 miles
- End to end
- About 10.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 80 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Lake D'Arbonne Dam, Bayou D'Arbonne
- County
- Union Parish
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Sunday Good
- 5:00 am – 8:15 ammoon underfoot, sunrise · wind 10 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:45 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
For a lake of this size in Louisiana, largemouth bass, crappie, white bass, 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. At 68°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- FairCrappie
Scattered after the spawn. Try docks and brush at mid depth.
- GoodWhite bass
Schools chasing bait on points. Watch for splashes.
- GoodCatfish
Active. Evenings and nights are best.
- GoodBluegill and sunfish
Active around docks and weeds.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
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
At the surface, seen .
Water level
7-day trend: not enough daily readings yet.
Latest reading .
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:38 am · sunset 5:09 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake D'Arbonne
- Farmervilleon the shore
- Berniceabout 9.4 mi west
- Sterlingtonabout 15 mi east
- Rustonabout 16 mi southwest
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Questions about Lake D'Arbonne
What fish are in Lake D'Arbonne?
Lakes like Lake D'Arbonne usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, white bass, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake D'Arbonne?
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 Lake D'Arbonne?
15,200 acres, with about 70 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake D'Arbonne?
Farmerville is on the shore; Bernice is about 9.4 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Lake D'Arbonne today?
The surface was about 68°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake D'Arbonne on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
