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
Lake Cuatro Caballo
Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana · about 1,160 acres (1.8 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Lake Cuatro Caballo
Lake Cuatro Caballo spreads over about 1,160 acres in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana.
It stretches about 3.3 miles end to end with roughly 14.6 miles of shoreline. Port Sulphur is about 14 miles south. The closest city is New Orleans, about 27 miles away.
- Size
- About 1,160 acres (1.8 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 14.6 miles
- End to end
- About 3.3 miles
- County
- Plaquemines Parish
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 5:45 am – 8:00 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Sunday Fair
- 4:45 am – 8:00 ammoon underfoot, sunrise · wind 10 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 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.
- Largemouth bass
- Crappie
- Catfish
- Bluegill and sunfish
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
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:21 am · sunset 5:03 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Cuatro Caballo
- Port Sulphurabout 14 mi south
- Poydrasabout 15 mi northwest
- Violetabout 17 mi northwest
- Belle Chasseabout 19 mi northwest
- New Orleansnearest city, about 27 mi northwest
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Questions about Lake Cuatro Caballo
What fish are in Lake Cuatro Caballo?
Lakes like Lake Cuatro Caballo 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 Cuatro Caballo?
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 Cuatro Caballo?
About 1,160 acres, with about 14.6 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Cuatro Caballo?
Port Sulphur is about 14 miles south; Poydras is about 15 miles northwest.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Lake Cuatro Caballo?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Lake Cuatro Caballo on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
