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
Bayou la Loutre
Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana · about 1,130 acres (1.8 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Bayou la Loutre
Bayou la Loutre spreads over about 1,130 acres in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana.
From end to end it runs about 3.5 miles with roughly 16.7 miles of shoreline. The nearest town, Dulac, is about 14 miles east.
- Size
- About 1,130 acres (1.8 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 16.7 miles
- End to end
- About 3.5 miles
- County
- Terrebonne Parish
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 5:45 am – 8:00 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Sunday Fair
- 4:45 am – 8:00 ammoon underfoot, sunrise · wind 10 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:45 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
Lakes like Bayou la Loutre in Louisiana usually hold 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.
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- 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 6:26 am · sunset 5:09 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Bayou la Loutre
- Dulacabout 14 mi east
- Houmaabout 19 mi northeast
- Bayou Caneabout 19 mi northeast
- Ameliaabout 20 mi northwest
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Questions about Bayou la Loutre
What fish are in Bayou la Loutre?
Lakes like Bayou la Loutre usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Bayou la Loutre?
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 Bayou la Loutre?
About 1,130 acres, with about 16.7 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Bayou la Loutre?
Dulac is about 14 miles east; Houma is about 19 miles northeast.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Bayou la Loutre?
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.
Bayou la Loutre on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
