The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (steep ledge) is open for everyone; the other 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Dauterive Lake
St. Martin Parish, Louisiana · about 15,600 acres (24.3 sq mi)
64°F water, calm this morning.
About Dauterive Lake
Dauterive Lake is a lake in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana, covering about 15,600 acres.
From end to end it runs about 13.2 miles with roughly 68 miles of shoreline. The nearest town, Jeanerette, is about 3.5 miles south. The closest city is Lafayette, about 23 miles away.
- Size
- About 15,600 acres (24.3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 68 miles
- End to end
- About 13.2 miles
- County
- St. Martin 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 10 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:00 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 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 Dauterive 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. With the surface at 64°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
- 1Steep ledge
A sharp wall beside deep water; fish hang along the edge at the depth they like.
- 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 Dauterive Lake
- Jeaneretteabout 3.5 mi south
- Charentonabout 3.9 mi southeast
- Baldwinabout 6.5 mi south
- Catahoulaabout 6.8 mi north
- Lafayettenearest city, about 23 mi northwest
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Questions about Dauterive Lake
What fish are in Dauterive Lake?
Lakes like Dauterive 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 Dauterive 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 Dauterive Lake?
About 15,600 acres, with about 68 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Dauterive Lake?
Jeanerette is about 3.5 miles south; Charenton is about 3.9 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Dauterive Lake today?
The surface was about 64°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Dauterive Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
