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
Lake Bruin
Tensas Parish, Louisiana · about 2,460 acres (3.8 sq mi)
66°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Bruin
In Tensas Parish, Louisiana, Lake Bruin covers about 2,460 acres; it is a natural lake. It sits on the Mississippi River. Lake Bruin is an oxbow lake left behind when the Mississippi River changed course, now home to a Louisiana state park.
It stretches about 4.4 miles end to end with roughly 19 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 60 ft above sea level. Saint Joseph lies about 2.4 miles to the southwest. The closest city is Jackson, about 63 miles away.
- Size
- About 2,460 acres (3.8 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 19 miles
- End to end
- About 4.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 60 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- River
- Mississippi River
- County
- Tensas 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 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 in Lake Bruin
Anglers come to Lake Bruin for largemouth bass, crappie and bluegill and sunfish. At 66°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.
- 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
- 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
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:31 am · sunset 5:05 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Bruin
- Saint Josephabout 2.4 mi southwest
- Newelltonabout 4.4 mi north
- Port Gibsonabout 12 mi east
- Fayetteabout 18 mi southeast
- Jacksonnearest city, about 63 mi east
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Questions about Lake Bruin
What fish are in Lake Bruin?
Lake Bruin holds largemouth bass, crappie and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Bruin?
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 Bruin?
About 2,460 acres, with about 19 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Bruin?
Saint Joseph is about 2.4 miles southwest; Newellton is about 4.4 miles north.
What is the water temperature at Lake Bruin today?
The surface was about 66°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Bruin on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
