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 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Black Lake Bayou Reservoir
Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana · about 4,180 acres (6.5 sq mi)
68°F water, calm this morning.
About Black Lake Bayou Reservoir
In Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, Black Lake Bayou Reservoir covers about 4,180 acres.
From end to end it runs about 5.6 miles with roughly 22 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 100 ft above sea level. Campti lies about 5 miles to the west. The closest city is Bossier City, about 55 miles away.
- Size
- About 4,180 acres (6.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 22 miles
- End to end
- About 5.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 100 ft
- County
- Natchitoches 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 5 mph
- 4:15 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
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. 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.
- 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
3 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
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:39 am · sunset 5:13 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Black Lake Bayou Reservoir
- Camptiabout 5 mi west
- Natchitochesabout 9.9 mi southwest
- Vienna Bendabout 11 mi south
- Coushattaabout 17 mi west
- Bossier Citynearest city, about 55 mi northwest
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Questions about Black Lake Bayou Reservoir
What fish are in Black Lake Bayou Reservoir?
Lakes like Black Lake Bayou Reservoir usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Black Lake Bayou Reservoir?
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 Black Lake Bayou Reservoir?
About 4,180 acres, with about 22 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Black Lake Bayou Reservoir?
Campti is about 5 miles west; Natchitoches is about 9.9 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at Black Lake Bayou Reservoir today?
The surface was about 68°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Black Lake Bayou Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
