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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Blind Lagoon
Orleans Parish, Louisiana · about 1,130 acres (1.8 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Blind Lagoon
In Orleans Parish, Louisiana, Blind Lagoon covers about 1,130 acres.
It stretches about 2.6 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 7.7 miles. The nearest town, Meraux, is about 9.1 miles south. New Orleans, the nearest city, is about 13 miles southwest.
- Size
- About 1,130 acres (1.8 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 7.7 miles
- End to end
- About 2.6 miles
- County
- Orleans 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 – 8:00 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 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.
- 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
- 6
5 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 5:03 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Blind Lagoon
- Merauxabout 9.1 mi south
- Chalmetteabout 9.3 mi southwest
- Arabiabout 10 mi southwest
- Eden Isleabout 10 mi northeast
- New Orleansnearest city, about 13 mi southwest
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Questions about Blind Lagoon
What fish are in Blind Lagoon?
Lakes like Blind Lagoon usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Blind Lagoon?
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 Blind Lagoon?
About 1,130 acres, with about 7.7 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Blind Lagoon?
Meraux is about 9.1 miles south; Chalmette is about 9.3 miles southwest.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Blind Lagoon?
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.
Blind Lagoon on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
