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 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Arthur
Cameron Parish, Louisiana · about 4,050 acres (6.3 sq mi)
67°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Arthur
Lake Arthur is a lake in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, covering about 4,050 acres.
From end to end it runs about 6.7 miles with roughly 22 miles of shoreline. Lake Arthur is right by the lake. The closest city is Lake Charles, about 29 miles away.
- Size
- About 4,050 acres (6.3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 22 miles
- End to end
- About 6.7 miles
- 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 Good
- 6:00 am – 8:00 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
For a lake of this size in Louisiana, largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 67°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- 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
4 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 Lake Arthur
- Lake Arthuron the shore
- Gueydanabout 9.5 mi east
- Jenningsabout 10 mi north
- Welshabout 14 mi northwest
- Lake Charlesnearest city, about 29 mi west
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Questions about Lake Arthur
What fish are in Lake Arthur?
Lakes like Lake Arthur usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Arthur?
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 Lake Arthur?
About 4,050 acres, with about 22 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Arthur?
Lake Arthur is on the shore; Gueydan is about 9.5 miles east.
What is the water temperature at Lake Arthur today?
The surface was about 67°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Arthur on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
