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
Foster Lake
Wilkinson County, Mississippi · about 2,170 acres (3.4 sq mi)
66°F water, calm this morning.
About Foster Lake
In Wilkinson County, Mississippi, Foster Lake covers about 2,170 acres.
It stretches about 3 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 9.3 miles. At about 40 ft above sea level, it warms early in spring. The nearest town, Woodville, is about 12 miles southeast. The closest city is Baton Rouge, about 53 miles away.
- Size
- About 2,170 acres (3.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 9.3 miles
- End to end
- About 3 miles
- Elevation
- About 40 ft
- County
- Wilkinson County
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
For a lake of this size in Mississippi, 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. With the surface at 66°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- FairCrappie
Scattered after the spawn. Try docks and brush at mid depth.
- 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
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 6:31 am · sunset 5:08 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Foster Lake
- Woodvilleabout 12 mi southeast
- Simmesportabout 21 mi southwest
- Batchelorabout 24 mi south
- Centrevilleabout 25 mi east
- Baton Rougenearest city, about 53 mi south
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Questions about Foster Lake
What fish are in Foster Lake?
Lakes like Foster 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 Foster 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 Foster Lake?
About 2,170 acres, with about 9.3 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Foster Lake?
Woodville is about 12 miles southeast; Simmesport is about 21 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at Foster Lake today?
The surface was about 66°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Foster Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
