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 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Black Lake
Caddo Parish, Louisiana · about 1,780 acres (2.8 sq mi)
65°F water, calm this morning.
About Black Lake
In Caddo Parish, Louisiana, Black Lake covers about 1,780 acres.
It stretches about 3.9 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 11.9 miles. Its surface is about 180 ft above sea level. Vivian lies about 2.1 miles to the southwest. The closest city is Shreveport, about 26 miles away.
- Size
- About 1,780 acres (2.8 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 11.9 miles
- End to end
- About 3.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 180 ft
- County
- Caddo Parish
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Sunday Fair
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:15 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 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 65°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
- GoodCatfish
Active. Evenings and nights are best.
- FairBluegill and sunfish
Warming. Shallow, sunny pockets in the afternoon.
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
- 6
- 7
6 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 6:44 am · sunset 5:15 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Black Lake
- Vivianabout 2.1 mi southwest
- Bentonabout 16 mi southeast
- Atlantaabout 19 mi northwest
- Queen Cityabout 20 mi northwest
- Shreveportnearest city, about 26 mi south
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Questions about Black Lake
What fish are in Black Lake?
Lakes like Black Lake 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?
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?
About 1,780 acres, with about 11.9 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Black Lake?
Vivian is about 2.1 miles southwest; Benton is about 16 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Black Lake today?
The surface was about 65°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Black Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
