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
Cotile Lake
Rapides Parish, Louisiana · about 1,650 acres (2.6 sq mi)
67°F water, calm this morning.
About Cotile Lake
In Rapides Parish, Louisiana, Cotile Lake covers about 1,650 acres.
From end to end it runs about 3.5 miles with roughly 15.8 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 100 ft above sea level. Colfax is about 12 miles north.
- Size
- About 1,650 acres (2.6 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 15.8 miles
- End to end
- About 3.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 100 ft
- County
- Rapides 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 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
For a lake of this size in Louisiana, largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 67°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.
- GoodBluegill and sunfish
Active around docks and weeds.
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 6:36 am · sunset 5:13 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Cotile Lake
- Colfaxabout 12 mi north
- Alexandriaabout 16 mi east
- Pinevilleabout 17 mi east
- Woodworthabout 17 mi southeast
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Questions about Cotile Lake
What fish are in Cotile Lake?
Lakes like Cotile 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 Cotile 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 Cotile Lake?
About 1,650 acres, with about 15.8 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Cotile Lake?
Colfax is about 12 miles north; Alexandria is about 16 miles east.
What is the water temperature at Cotile Lake today?
The surface was about 67°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Cotile Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
