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
Dead Man Bayou
Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana · about 8,300 acres (13 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Dead Man Bayou
Dead Man Bayou is a lake in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, covering about 8,300 acres.
It stretches about 6.6 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 62 miles. The nearest town, Port Sulphur, is about 33 miles northwest. New Orleans, the nearest city, is about 72 miles northwest.
- Size
- About 8,300 acres (13 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 62 miles
- End to end
- About 6.6 miles
- County
- Plaquemines Parish
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 5:45 am – 8:00 amsunrise
- 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Saturday Good
- 5:45 am – 8:00 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:15 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 Dead Man Bayou 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.
- Largemouth bass
- Crappie
- Catfish
- Bluegill and sunfish
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
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:19 am · sunset 5:02 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Dead Man Bayou
- Port Sulphurabout 33 mi northwest
- Grand Isleabout 45 mi west
- New Orleansnearest city, about 72 mi northwest
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Questions about Dead Man Bayou
What fish are in Dead Man Bayou?
Lakes like Dead Man Bayou usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Dead Man Bayou?
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 Dead Man Bayou?
About 8,300 acres, with about 62 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Dead Man Bayou?
Port Sulphur is about 33 miles northwest; Grand Isle is about 45 miles west.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Dead Man Bayou?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Dead Man Bayou on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
