The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (steep ledge) is open for everyone; the other 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Grand Lake
Cameron Parish, Louisiana · 42,100 acres (65.8 sq mi)
63°F water, calm this morning.
About Grand Lake
Grand Lake is a natural lake in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, covering 42,100 acres. It lies on the Mermentau River. Grand Lake is a large freshwater lake in the Mermentau Basin, accessible only by water via the Intracoastal Waterway.
It stretches about 12.5 miles end to end with roughly 76 miles of shoreline. Lake Arthur lies about 9 miles to the northeast. The closest city is Lake Charles, about 28 miles away.
- Size
- 42,100 acres (65.8 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 76 miles
- End to end
- About 12.5 miles
- Type
- Natural lake
- River
- Mermentau River
- County
- Cameron Parish
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise
- 3:45 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Saturday Fair
- 3:45 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 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 Grand 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. With the surface at 63°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- 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
- 1Steep ledge
A sharp wall beside deep water; fish hang along the edge at the depth they like.
- 2
- 3
- 4
3 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 6:34 am · sunset 5:15 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Grand Lake
- Lake Arthurabout 9 mi northeast
- Gueydanabout 11 mi northeast
- Welshabout 17 mi north
- Jenningsabout 18 mi north
- Lake Charlesnearest city, about 28 mi northwest
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Questions about Grand Lake
What fish are in Grand Lake?
Lakes like Grand 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 Grand 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 Grand Lake?
42,100 acres, with about 76 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Grand Lake?
Lake Arthur is about 9 miles northeast; Gueydan is about 11 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Grand Lake today?
The surface was about 63°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Grand Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
