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 Claiborne
Claiborne Parish, Louisiana · 6,400 acres (10 sq mi)
67°F water, level 184 ft, calm this morning.
About Lake Claiborne
In Claiborne Parish, Louisiana, Lake Claiborne covers 6,400 acres; it is a reservoir. Lake Claiborne Dam holds it back on the Bayou D'Arbonne. Lake Claiborne is a reservoir built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers near Homer and is a popular fishing destination with a state park on its shore.
From end to end it runs about 6.5 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 40 miles. The water sits about 180 ft above sea level. Homer lies about 2.4 miles to the northwest. The closest city is Bossier City, about 46 miles away.
- Size
- 6,400 acres (10 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 40 miles
- End to end
- About 6.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 180 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Lake Claiborne Dam, Bayou D'Arbonne
- County
- Claiborne 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
Expect the usual Louisiana mix for a lake this size: largemouth bass, crappie, white bass, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 67°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.
- GoodWhite bass
Schools chasing bait on points. Watch for splashes.
- 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
7-day trend: not enough daily readings yet.
Latest reading .
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:40 am · sunset 5:11 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Claiborne
- Homerabout 2.4 mi northwest
- Arcadiaabout 12 mi south
- Haynesvilleabout 14 mi northwest
- Berniceabout 15 mi east
- Bossier Citynearest city, about 46 mi west
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Questions about Lake Claiborne
What fish are in Lake Claiborne?
Lakes like Lake Claiborne usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, white bass, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Claiborne?
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 Claiborne?
6,400 acres, with about 40 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Claiborne?
Homer is about 2.4 miles northwest; Arcadia is about 12 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Lake Claiborne today?
The surface was about 67°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Claiborne on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
