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 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Peigneur
Iberia Parish, Louisiana · about 1,080 acres (1.7 sq mi)
60°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Peigneur
Lake Peigneur spreads over about 1,080 acres in Iberia Parish, Louisiana.
From end to end it runs about 1.6 miles with roughly 5.3 miles of shoreline. The nearest town, Delcambre, is about 1.4 miles south. Lafayette, the nearest city, is about 16 miles north.
- Size
- About 1,080 acres (1.7 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 5.3 miles
- End to end
- About 1.6 miles
- County
- Iberia Parish
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise
- 3:30 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 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. With the surface at 60°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- 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
- 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
4 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 6:31 am · sunset 5:12 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Peigneur
- Delcambreabout 1.4 mi south
- Erathabout 2.8 mi southwest
- Youngsvilleabout 7.5 mi north
- Cadeabout 7.8 mi northeast
- Lafayettenearest city, about 16 mi north
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Questions about Lake Peigneur
What fish are in Lake Peigneur?
Lakes like Lake Peigneur 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 Peigneur?
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 Peigneur?
About 1,080 acres, with about 5.3 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Peigneur?
Delcambre is about 1.4 miles south; Erath is about 2.8 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at Lake Peigneur today?
The surface was about 60°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Peigneur on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
