The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Cypress Bayou Reservoir
Bossier Parish, Louisiana · about 2,110 acres (3.3 sq mi)
65°F water, level 178 ft, calm this morning.
About Cypress Bayou Reservoir
In Bossier Parish, Louisiana, Cypress Bayou Reservoir covers about 2,110 acres.
From end to end it runs about 3.8 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 17.4 miles. Its surface is about 180 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Benton, is about 3.4 miles west.
- Size
- About 2,110 acres (3.3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 17.4 miles
- End to end
- About 3.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 180 ft
- County
- Bossier Parish
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Sunday Fair
- 5:00 am – 8:15 ammoon underfoot, sunrise · wind 10 mph
- 4:15 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 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 Cypress Bayou Reservoir 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. With the surface at 65°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.
- GoodCatfish
Active. Evenings and nights are best.
- 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
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 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
7-day trend: not enough daily readings yet.
Latest reading .
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:43 am · sunset 5:14 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Cypress Bayou Reservoir
- Bentonabout 3.4 mi west
- Red Chuteabout 7 mi south
- Eastwoodabout 8.4 mi southeast
- Shreveportabout 9.9 mi southwest
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Questions about Cypress Bayou Reservoir
What fish are in Cypress Bayou Reservoir?
Lakes like Cypress Bayou Reservoir usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Cypress Bayou Reservoir?
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 Cypress Bayou Reservoir?
About 2,110 acres, with about 17.4 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Cypress Bayou Reservoir?
Benton is about 3.4 miles west; Red Chute is about 7 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Cypress Bayou Reservoir today?
The surface was about 65°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Cypress Bayou Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
