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 Bigeux
St. Martin Parish, Louisiana · about 4,180 acres (6.5 sq mi)
64°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Bigeux
In St. Martin Parish, Louisiana, Lake Bigeux covers about 4,180 acres.
It stretches about 4.7 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 27 miles. The water sits about 10 ft above sea level. Henderson sits right on the water. Lafayette, the nearest city, is about 16 miles southwest.
- Size
- About 4,180 acres (6.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 27 miles
- End to end
- About 4.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 10 ft
- County
- St. Martin 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 10 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 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
Lakes like Lake Bigeux 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 64°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
- 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 6:31 am · sunset 5:10 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Bigeux
- Hendersonon the shore
- Ceciliaabout 4.7 mi west
- Catahoulaabout 6.4 mi south
- Breaux Bridgeabout 7.9 mi southwest
- Lafayettenearest city, about 16 mi southwest
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Questions about Lake Bigeux
What fish are in Lake Bigeux?
Lakes like Lake Bigeux 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 Bigeux?
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 Bigeux?
About 4,180 acres, with about 27 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Bigeux?
Henderson is on the shore; Cecilia is about 4.7 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Lake Bigeux today?
The surface was about 64°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Bigeux on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
