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
Collicon Lake
Cameron Parish, Louisiana · about 2,700 acres (4.2 sq mi)
63°F water, calm this morning.
About Collicon Lake
In Cameron Parish, Louisiana, Collicon Lake covers about 2,700 acres.
It stretches about 3.8 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 11.6 miles. Gueydan is about 15 miles northeast. The closest city is Lake Charles, about 41 miles away.
- Size
- About 2,700 acres (4.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 11.6 miles
- End to end
- About 3.8 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
- 3:30 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 Collicon 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 63°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
- 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
- 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 6:34 am · sunset 5:15 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Collicon Lake
- Gueydanabout 15 mi northeast
- Lake Arthurabout 15 mi north
- Kaplanabout 24 mi northeast
- Jenningsabout 25 mi north
- Lake Charlesnearest city, about 41 mi northwest
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Questions about Collicon Lake
What fish are in Collicon Lake?
Lakes like Collicon 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 Collicon 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 Collicon Lake?
About 2,700 acres, with about 11.6 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Collicon Lake?
Gueydan is about 15 miles northeast; Lake Arthur is about 15 miles north.
What is the water temperature at Collicon Lake today?
The surface was about 63°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Collicon Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
