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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

Iatt Lake

Grant Parish, Louisiana · about 1,280 acres (2 sq mi)

66°F water, calm this morning.

Water66°F
Level—no gauge
Wind today5 mphN
Best bite3:30 pmto 4:45 pm

About Iatt Lake

Iatt Lake spreads over about 1,280 acres in Grant Parish, Louisiana.

It stretches about 2.5 miles end to end with roughly 13.5 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 80 ft above sea level. Colfax lies about 3.7 miles to the southwest.

Size
About 1,280 acres (2 sq mi)
Shoreline
About 13.5 miles
End to end
About 2.5 miles
Elevation
About 80 ft
County
Grant Parish

The lake from above

1 1 mile N
Spot 1 is open for everyone; grey dots are the PRO spots.

Best fishing times

Friday Good

  • 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise
  • 3:30 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 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

Lakes like Iatt 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. At 66°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.

  • Good
    Largemouth bass

    Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.

  • Fair
    Crappie

    Scattered after the spawn. Try docks and brush at mid depth.

  • Good
    Catfish

    Active. Evenings and nights are best.

  • Fair
    Bluegill and sunfish

    Warming. Shallow, sunny pockets in the afternoon.

From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.

Fishing spots

  1. 1
    Point drop-off

    The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.

  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
  5. 5
  6. 6
  7. 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

66°F

At the surface, seen .

Water level

No daily level reading for this lake.

Weather and wind

Friday 67° / —° 5 mph N Sunny
Saturday 61° / 39° 5 mph E Mostly Sunny
Sunday 59° / 42° 10 mph E Chance Rain Showers · 67% rain

Sunrise 6:37 am · sunset 5:12 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).

Towns and places to stay near Iatt Lake

  • Colfaxabout 3.7 mi southwest
  • Ballabout 17 mi southeast
  • Pinevilleabout 20 mi southeast
  • Alexandriaabout 20 mi southeast

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Questions about Iatt Lake

What fish are in Iatt Lake?

Lakes like Iatt 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 Iatt 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 Iatt Lake?

About 1,280 acres, with about 13.5 miles of shoreline.

What town is near Iatt Lake?

Colfax is about 3.7 miles southwest; Ball is about 17 miles southeast.

What is the water temperature at Iatt Lake today?

The surface was about 66°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.

Iatt Lake on your phone

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