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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Kincaid Lake
Rapides Parish, Louisiana · about 1,660 acres (2.6 sq mi)
68°F water, calm this morning.
About Kincaid Lake
In Rapides Parish, Louisiana, Kincaid Lake covers about 1,660 acres.
It stretches about 2.8 miles end to end with roughly 19 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 90 ft above sea level. Alexandria is about 9.9 miles east.
- Size
- About 1,660 acres (2.6 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 19 miles
- End to end
- About 2.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 90 ft
- County
- Rapides 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 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 Kincaid 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 68°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- 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.
- 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
5 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 6:36 am · sunset 5:12 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Kincaid Lake
- Alexandriaabout 9.9 mi east
- Woodworthabout 10 mi southeast
- Pinevilleabout 11 mi east
- Ballabout 15 mi northeast
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Questions about Kincaid Lake
What fish are in Kincaid Lake?
Lakes like Kincaid 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 Kincaid 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 Kincaid Lake?
About 1,660 acres, with about 19 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Kincaid Lake?
Alexandria is about 9.9 miles east; Woodworth is about 10 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Kincaid Lake today?
The surface was about 68°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Kincaid Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
