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 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Eagle Lake
Madison Parish, Louisiana · about 4,540 acres (7.1 sq mi)
63°F water, calm this morning.
About Eagle Lake
Eagle Lake is a lake in Madison Parish, Louisiana, covering about 4,540 acres.
It stretches about 5.1 miles end to end with roughly 24 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 70 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Tallulah, is about 9.9 miles southwest. Jackson, the nearest city, is about 49 miles east.
- Size
- About 4,540 acres (7.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 24 miles
- End to end
- About 5.1 miles
- Elevation
- About 70 ft
- County
- Madison 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 – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 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 Eagle 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. At 63°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- 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
- 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
4 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 6:32 am · sunset 5:04 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Eagle Lake
- Tallulahabout 9.9 mi southwest
- Vicksburgabout 11 mi southeast
- Beechwoodabout 14 mi southeast
- Lake Providenceabout 20 mi northwest
- Jacksonnearest city, about 49 mi east
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Questions about Eagle Lake
What fish are in Eagle Lake?
Lakes like Eagle 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 Eagle 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 Eagle Lake?
About 4,540 acres, with about 24 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Eagle Lake?
Tallulah is about 9.9 miles southwest; Vicksburg is about 11 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Eagle Lake today?
The surface was about 63°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Eagle Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
