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 Jesse
Lafourche Parish, Louisiana · about 2,540 acres (4 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Lake Jesse
Lake Jesse is a lake in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, covering about 2,540 acres.
It stretches about 6.1 miles end to end with roughly 31 miles of shoreline. Grand Isle is about 7.5 miles east. The closest city is New Orleans, about 47 miles away.
- Size
- About 2,540 acres (4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 31 miles
- End to end
- About 6.1 miles
- County
- Lafourche 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
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 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
Lakes like Lake Jesse 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.
- 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 6:23 am · sunset 5:06 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Jesse
- Grand Isleabout 7.5 mi east
- Golden Meadowabout 9 mi northwest
- Gallianoabout 14 mi northwest
- Cut Offabout 21 mi northwest
- New Orleansnearest city, about 47 mi north
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Questions about Lake Jesse
What fish are in Lake Jesse?
Lakes like Lake Jesse 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 Jesse?
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 Jesse?
About 2,540 acres, with about 31 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Jesse?
Grand Isle is about 7.5 miles east; Golden Meadow is about 9 miles northwest.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Lake Jesse?
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 Jesse on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
