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 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Lery
Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana · about 5,180 acres (8.1 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Lake Lery
In Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, Lake Lery covers about 5,180 acres.
From end to end it runs about 5.5 miles with roughly 18.5 miles of shoreline. Poydras is about 4.5 miles northwest. New Orleans, the nearest city, is about 16 miles northwest.
- Size
- About 5,180 acres (8.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 18.5 miles
- End to end
- About 5.5 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
- 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
Lakes like Lake Lery 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
3 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 5:04 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Lery
- Poydrasabout 4.5 mi northwest
- Violetabout 6.4 mi northwest
- Belle Chasseabout 8 mi northwest
- Merauxabout 9 mi northwest
- New Orleansnearest city, about 16 mi northwest
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Questions about Lake Lery
What fish are in Lake Lery?
Lakes like Lake Lery 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 Lery?
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 Lery?
About 5,180 acres, with about 18.5 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Lery?
Poydras is about 4.5 miles northwest; Violet is about 6.4 miles northwest.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Lake Lery?
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 Lery on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
