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
Carencro Lake
Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana · about 950 acres (1.5 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Carencro Lake
Carencro Lake spreads over about 950 acres in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana.
It stretches about 2.1 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 8 miles. Amelia lies about 19 miles to the north.
- Size
- About 950 acres (1.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 8 miles
- End to end
- About 2.1 miles
- County
- Terrebonne Parish
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 5:45 am – 8:00 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Sunday Fair
- 4:45 am – 8:00 ammoon underfoot, sunrise · wind 10 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:45 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.
- 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
- 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
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 6:26 am · sunset 5:09 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Carencro Lake
- Ameliaabout 19 mi north
- Dulacabout 21 mi east
- Berwickabout 23 mi northwest
- Morgan Cityabout 23 mi north
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Questions about Carencro Lake
What fish are in Carencro Lake?
Lakes like Carencro 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 Carencro 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 Carencro Lake?
About 950 acres, with about 8 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Carencro Lake?
Amelia is about 19 miles north; Dulac is about 21 miles east.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Carencro Lake?
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.
Carencro Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
