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 Pond
Jackson Parish, Louisiana · about 740 acres (1.2 sq mi)
68°F water, calm this morning.
About Black Pond
Black Pond is a lake in Jackson Parish, Louisiana, covering about 740 acres.
It stretches about 1.9 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 5.8 miles. Its surface is about 150 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Jonesboro, is about 1.8 miles southeast. The closest city is Bossier City, about 59 miles away.
- Size
- About 740 acres (1.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 5.8 miles
- End to end
- About 1.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 150 ft
- County
- Jackson Parish
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise
- 3:30 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 5 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
Lakes like Black Pond 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. 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
- 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 6:38 am · sunset 5:11 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Black Pond
- Jonesboroabout 1.8 mi southeast
- Gramblingabout 17 mi north
- Rustonabout 18 mi north
- Arcadiaabout 21 mi northwest
- Bossier Citynearest city, about 59 mi west
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Questions about Black Pond
What fish are in Black Pond?
Lakes like Black Pond 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 Pond?
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 Pond?
About 740 acres, with about 5.8 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Black Pond?
Jonesboro is about 1.8 miles southeast; Grambling is about 17 miles north.
What is the water temperature at Black Pond today?
The surface was about 68°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Black Pond on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
