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
Caney Lake (Caney Creek Lake)
Jackson Parish, Louisiana · 5,000 acres (7.8 sq mi)
66°F water, calm this morning.
About Caney Lake (Caney Creek Lake)
Caney Lake (Caney Creek Lake) spreads over 5,000 acres in Jackson Parish, Louisiana. Caney Lake is a north Louisiana reservoir renowned for producing some of the largest largemouth bass ever caught in the state.
From end to end it runs about 5.9 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 44 miles. The water sits about 200 ft above sea level. Jonesboro lies about 8 miles to the west. The closest city is Bossier City, about 69 miles away.
- Size
- 5,000 acres (7.8 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 44 miles
- End to end
- About 5.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 200 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Caney Creek Dam
- 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 in Caney Lake (Caney Creek Lake)
Anglers come to Caney Lake (Caney Creek Lake) for largemouth bass. With the surface at 66°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
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 6:37 am · sunset 5:10 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Caney Lake (Caney Creek Lake)
- Jonesboroabout 8 mi west
- Rustonabout 18 mi north
- Gramblingabout 19 mi northwest
- Winnfieldabout 21 mi south
- Bossier Citynearest city, about 69 mi west
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Questions about Caney Lake (Caney Creek Lake)
What fish are in Caney Lake (Caney Creek Lake)?
Caney Lake (Caney Creek Lake) holds largemouth bass. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Caney Lake (Caney Creek 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 Caney Lake (Caney Creek Lake)?
5,000 acres, with about 44 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Caney Lake (Caney Creek Lake)?
Jonesboro is about 8 miles west; Ruston is about 18 miles north.
What is the water temperature at Caney Lake (Caney Creek Lake) today?
The surface was about 66°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Caney Lake (Caney Creek Lake) on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
