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
John K. Kelly Grand Bayou Reservoir
Red River Parish, Louisiana · about 2,340 acres (3.6 sq mi)
70°F water, level steady, calm this morning.
About John K. Kelly Grand Bayou Reservoir
John K. Kelly Grand Bayou Reservoir is a lake in Red River Parish, Louisiana, covering about 2,340 acres.
From end to end it runs about 4.9 miles with roughly 16.9 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 140 ft above sea level. Coushatta lies about 2.9 miles to the west. The closest city is Bossier City, about 43 miles away.
- Size
- About 2,340 acres (3.6 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 16.9 miles
- End to end
- About 4.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 140 ft
- County
- Red River Parish
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Sunday Fair
- 5:00 am – 8:15 ammoon underfoot, sunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:15 pm – 5:45 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
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. At 70°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Active early and late. Head to shade, docks and grass in midday.
- FairCrappie
Scattered after the spawn. Try docks and brush at mid depth.
- GoodCatfish
Active. Evenings and nights are best.
- GoodBluegill and sunfish
Active around docks and weeds.
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
Steady over 7 days.
Latest reading .
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:40 am · sunset 5:13 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near John K. Kelly Grand Bayou Reservoir
- Coushattaabout 2.9 mi west
- Camptiabout 9.2 mi southeast
- Natchitochesabout 18 mi southeast
- Vienna Bendabout 21 mi southeast
- Bossier Citynearest city, about 43 mi northwest
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Questions about John K. Kelly Grand Bayou Reservoir
What fish are in John K. Kelly Grand Bayou Reservoir?
Lakes like John K. Kelly Grand Bayou Reservoir usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is John K. Kelly Grand Bayou Reservoir?
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 John K. Kelly Grand Bayou Reservoir?
About 2,340 acres, with about 16.9 miles of shoreline.
What town is near John K. Kelly Grand Bayou Reservoir?
Coushatta is about 2.9 miles west; Campti is about 9.2 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at John K. Kelly Grand Bayou Reservoir today?
The surface was about 70°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
John K. Kelly Grand Bayou Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
