The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (upper arm) is open for everyone; the other 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Black Lake
Cameron Parish, Louisiana · about 14,600 acres (22.8 sq mi)
62°F water, calm this morning.
About Black Lake
Black Lake is a lake in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, covering about 14,600 acres.
It stretches about 8.7 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 58 miles. Hackberry is about 2.5 miles east. Lake Charles, the nearest city, is about 14 miles northeast.
- Size
- About 14,600 acres (22.8 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 58 miles
- End to end
- About 8.7 miles
- County
- Cameron Parish
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise
- 3:45 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Fair
- 3:45 pm – 5:30 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
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 62°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.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
- 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
- 1Upper arm
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 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 6:37 am · sunset 5:18 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Black Lake
- Hackberryabout 2.5 mi east
- Carlyssabout 7.8 mi north
- Prienabout 10 mi northeast
- Vintonabout 11 mi northwest
- Lake Charlesnearest city, about 14 mi northeast
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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 14,600 acres, with about 58 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Black Lake?
Hackberry is about 2.5 miles east; Carlyss is about 7.8 miles north.
What is the water temperature at Black Lake today?
The surface was about 62°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.
