The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (upper arm) is open for everyone; the other 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Palourde
St. Mary Parish, Louisiana · about 10,300 acres (16.2 sq mi)
64°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Palourde
Lake Palourde spreads over about 10,300 acres in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana.
From end to end it runs about 5.5 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 16.1 miles. The nearest town, Morgan City, is about 1.4 miles west.
- Size
- About 10,300 acres (16.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 16.1 miles
- End to end
- About 5.5 miles
- County
- St. Mary Parish
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 5:45 am – 8:00 amsunrise
- 3:30 pm – 4:45 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. At 64°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
- FairBluegill and sunfish
Warming. Shallow, sunny pockets in the afternoon.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Upper arm
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 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
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:27 am · sunset 5:09 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Palourde
- Morgan Cityabout 1.4 mi west
- Ameliaabout 1.8 mi southeast
- Berwickabout 2.2 mi southwest
- Bayou Vistaabout 5.2 mi west
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Questions about Lake Palourde
What fish are in Lake Palourde?
Lakes like Lake Palourde 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 Palourde?
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 Palourde?
About 10,300 acres, with about 16.1 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Palourde?
Morgan City is about 1.4 miles west; Amelia is about 1.8 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Lake Palourde today?
The surface was about 64°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Palourde on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
