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
Glade Bayou
Tensas Parish, Louisiana · about 1,460 acres (2.3 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Glade Bayou
Glade Bayou spreads over about 1,460 acres in Tensas Parish, Louisiana.
From end to end it runs about 6.4 miles with roughly 30 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 40 ft above sea level. Harrisonburg lies about 14 miles to the southwest.
- Size
- About 1,460 acres (2.3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 30 miles
- End to end
- About 6.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 40 ft
- County
- Tensas 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 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
- 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
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 6:33 am · sunset 5:07 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Glade Bayou
- Harrisonburgabout 14 mi southwest
- West Ferridayabout 15 mi south
- Saint Josephabout 16 mi east
- Ferridayabout 16 mi south
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Questions about Glade Bayou
What fish are in Glade Bayou?
Lakes like Glade Bayou usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Glade Bayou?
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 Glade Bayou?
About 1,460 acres, with about 30 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Glade Bayou?
Harrisonburg is about 14 miles southwest; West Ferriday is about 15 miles south.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Glade Bayou?
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.
Glade Bayou on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
