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
False River
Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana · about 2,960 acres (4.6 sq mi)
70°F water, calm this morning.
About False River
False River spreads over about 2,960 acres in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana.
It stretches about 6.1 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 22 miles. Its surface is about 10 ft above sea level. New Roads is right by the lake. The closest city is Baton Rouge, about 18 miles away.
- Size
- About 2,960 acres (4.6 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 22 miles
- End to end
- About 6.1 miles
- Elevation
- About 10 ft
- County
- Pointe Coupee 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 10 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 False River 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 70°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Active early and late. Head to shade, docks and grass in midday.
- FairCrappie
Scattered after the spawn. Try docks and brush at mid depth.
- GoodCatfish
Active. Evenings and nights are best.
- GoodBluegill and sunfish
Active around docks and weeds.
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
- 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
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:30 am · sunset 5:09 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near False River
- New Roadson the shore
- Erwinvilleabout 5.2 mi southeast
- Livoniaabout 6.3 mi southwest
- Saint Francisvilleabout 6.4 mi northeast
- Baton Rougenearest city, about 18 mi southeast
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Questions about False River
What fish are in False River?
Lakes like False River usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is False River?
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 False River?
About 2,960 acres, with about 22 miles of shoreline.
What town is near False River?
New Roads is on the shore; Erwinville is about 5.2 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at False River today?
The surface was about 70°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
False River on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
