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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Dufrene Ponds
Lafourche Parish, Louisiana · about 1,150 acres (1.8 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Dufrene Ponds
Dufrene Ponds spreads over about 1,150 acres in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana.
From end to end it runs about 1.9 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 7.3 miles. Des Allemands is right by the lake. Kenner, the nearest city, is about 19 miles northeast.
- Size
- About 1,150 acres (1.8 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 7.3 miles
- End to end
- About 1.9 miles
- County
- Lafourche 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 – 5:30 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
Expect the usual Louisiana mix for a lake this size: 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
5 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 6:25 am · sunset 5:06 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Dufrene Ponds
- Des Allemandson the shore
- Bayou Gaucheabout 3.6 mi east
- Paradisabout 5.2 mi northeast
- Bayou Boeufabout 7.4 mi northwest
- Kennernearest city, about 19 mi northeast
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Questions about Dufrene Ponds
What fish are in Dufrene Ponds?
Lakes like Dufrene Ponds usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Dufrene Ponds?
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 Dufrene Ponds?
About 1,150 acres, with about 7.3 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Dufrene Ponds?
Des Allemands is on the shore; Bayou Gauche is about 3.6 miles east.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Dufrene Ponds?
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.
Dufrene Ponds on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
