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
Fearman Lake
Vermilion Parish, Louisiana · about 1,120 acres (1.7 sq mi)
65°F water, calm this morning.
About Fearman Lake
Fearman Lake spreads over about 1,120 acres in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana.
From end to end it runs about 2.6 miles with roughly 8.5 miles of shoreline. Abbeville is about 19 miles north. Lafayette, the nearest city, is about 37 miles north.
- Size
- About 1,120 acres (1.7 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 8.5 miles
- End to end
- About 2.6 miles
- County
- Vermilion 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
- 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. At 65°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.
- GoodCatfish
Active. Evenings and nights are best.
- 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
- 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
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:31 am · sunset 5:13 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Fearman Lake
- Abbevilleabout 19 mi north
- Erathabout 20 mi northeast
- Delcambreabout 20 mi northeast
- Kaplanabout 22 mi north
- Lafayettenearest city, about 37 mi north
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Questions about Fearman Lake
What fish are in Fearman Lake?
Lakes like Fearman 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 Fearman 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 Fearman Lake?
About 1,120 acres, with about 8.5 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Fearman Lake?
Abbeville is about 19 miles north; Erath is about 20 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Fearman Lake today?
The surface was about 65°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Fearman Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
