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
Big Mar
Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana · about 1,600 acres (2.5 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Big Mar
In Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, Big Mar covers about 1,600 acres.
From end to end it runs about 1.9 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 7.9 miles. The nearest town, Poydras, is about 1.7 miles northeast. The closest city is New Orleans, about 12 miles away.
- Size
- About 1,600 acres (2.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 7.9 miles
- End to end
- About 1.9 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 – 7:00 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
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
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 6:23 am · sunset 5:04 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Big Mar
- Poydrasabout 1.7 mi northeast
- Violetabout 3.2 mi north
- Belle Chasseabout 4 mi west
- Merauxabout 5.5 mi north
- New Orleansnearest city, about 12 mi northwest
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Questions about Big Mar
What fish are in Big Mar?
Lakes like Big Mar usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Big Mar?
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 Big Mar?
About 1,600 acres, with about 7.9 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Big Mar?
Poydras is about 1.7 miles northeast; Violet is about 3.2 miles north.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Big Mar?
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.
Big Mar on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
