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 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Cow Island Lake
St. Martin Parish, Louisiana · about 770 acres (1.2 sq mi)
63°F water, calm this morning.
About Cow Island Lake
Cow Island Lake is a lake in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana, covering about 770 acres.
It stretches about 1.6 miles end to end with roughly 4.3 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 10 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Catahoula, is about 5.8 miles southwest. Lafayette, the nearest city, is about 22 miles west.
- Size
- About 770 acres (1.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 4.3 miles
- End to end
- About 1.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 10 ft
- County
- St. Martin Parish
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Sunday Fair
- 5:00 am – 8:15 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
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. With the surface at 63°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- 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
3 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 6:30 am · sunset 5:10 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Cow Island Lake
- Catahoulaabout 5.8 mi southwest
- Hendersonabout 8.5 mi west
- Ceciliaabout 13 mi west
- Breaux Bridgeabout 15 mi west
- Lafayettenearest city, about 22 mi west
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Questions about Cow Island Lake
What fish are in Cow Island Lake?
Lakes like Cow Island 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 Cow Island 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 Cow Island Lake?
About 770 acres, with about 4.3 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Cow Island Lake?
Catahoula is about 5.8 miles southwest; Henderson is about 8.5 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Cow Island Lake today?
The surface was about 63°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Cow Island Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
