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
Chotard Lake
Issaquena County, Mississippi · about 900 acres (1.4 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Chotard Lake
Chotard Lake is a lake in Issaquena County, Mississippi, covering about 900 acres.
It stretches about 3.7 miles end to end with roughly 13 miles of shoreline. At about 70 ft above sea level, it warms early in spring. The nearest town, Tallulah, is about 12 miles southwest. Jackson, the nearest city, is about 53 miles east.
- Size
- About 900 acres (1.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 13 miles
- End to end
- About 3.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 70 ft
- County
- Issaquena County
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 10 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 5 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
Lakes like Chotard Lake in Mississippi 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.
- 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 6:32 am · sunset 5:04 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Chotard Lake
- Tallulahabout 12 mi southwest
- Lake Providenceabout 15 mi northwest
- Vicksburgabout 18 mi southeast
- Monticelloabout 19 mi west
- Jacksonnearest city, about 53 mi east
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Questions about Chotard Lake
What fish are in Chotard Lake?
Lakes like Chotard 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 Chotard 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 Chotard Lake?
About 900 acres, with about 13 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Chotard Lake?
Tallulah is about 12 miles southwest; Lake Providence is about 15 miles northwest.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Chotard 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.
Chotard Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
