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 Five
Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana · about 8,980 acres (14 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Lake Five
In Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, Lake Five covers about 8,980 acres.
From end to end it runs about 8.3 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 98 miles. The nearest town, Barataria, is about 12 miles northwest. The closest city is New Orleans, about 26 miles away.
- Size
- About 8,980 acres (14 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 98 miles
- End to end
- About 8.3 miles
- County
- Plaquemines Parish
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 5:45 am – 8:00 amsunrise
- 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Saturday Good
- 5:45 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.
- 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
- 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
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 6:22 am · sunset 5:05 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Five
- Baratariaabout 12 mi northwest
- Port Sulphurabout 12 mi east
- Jean Lafitteabout 13 mi northwest
- Grand Isleabout 16 mi south
- New Orleansnearest city, about 26 mi north
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Questions about Lake Five
What fish are in Lake Five?
Lakes like Lake Five 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 Five?
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 Five?
About 8,980 acres, with about 98 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Five?
Barataria is about 12 miles northwest; Port Sulphur is about 12 miles east.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Lake Five?
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 Five on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
