The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (upper arm) is open for everyone; the other 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Deep Saline
Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana · about 50,000 acres (78.1 sq mi)
Level falling, calm this morning.
About Deep Saline
Deep Saline spreads over about 50,000 acres in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana.
From end to end it runs about 28.7 miles with roughly 394 miles of shoreline. Dulac is on the shore.
- Size
- About 50,000 acres (78.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 394 miles
- End to end
- About 28.7 miles
- County
- Terrebonne Parish
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 5:45 am – 8:00 amsunrise
- 3:30 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Saturday Good
- 5:45 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
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.
- Largemouth bass
- Crappie
- Catfish
- Bluegill and sunfish
Fishing spots
- 1Upper arm
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 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
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
Water level
Falling 0.9 ft in 7 days.
Latest reading .
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:25 am · sunset 5:08 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Deep Saline
- Dulacon the shore
- Houmaabout 2.4 mi north
- Presquilleabout 3.4 mi north
- Bayou Caneabout 5 mi north
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Questions about Deep Saline
What fish are in Deep Saline?
Lakes like Deep Saline usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Deep Saline?
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 Deep Saline?
About 50,000 acres, with about 394 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Deep Saline?
Dulac is on the shore; Houma is about 2.4 miles north.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Deep Saline?
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.
Deep Saline on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
