The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Broussard Lake
Cameron Parish, Louisiana · about 2,940 acres (4.6 sq mi)
66°F water, calm this morning.
About Broussard Lake
In Cameron Parish, Louisiana, Broussard Lake covers about 2,940 acres.
It stretches about 3.9 miles end to end with roughly 31 miles of shoreline. Cameron lies about 12 miles to the west.
- Size
- About 2,940 acres (4.6 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 31 miles
- End to end
- About 3.9 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 Good
- 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
Lakes like Broussard Lake 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 66°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.
- 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
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 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 6:35 am · sunset 5:17 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Broussard Lake
- Cameronabout 12 mi west
- Hackberryabout 15 mi northwest
- Prienabout 22 mi northwest
- Lake Charlesabout 22 mi north
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Questions about Broussard Lake
What fish are in Broussard Lake?
Lakes like Broussard 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 Broussard 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 Broussard Lake?
About 2,940 acres, with about 31 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Broussard Lake?
Cameron is about 12 miles west; Hackberry is about 15 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Broussard Lake today?
The surface was about 66°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Broussard Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
