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 Rodemacher
Rapides Parish, Louisiana · about 2,870 acres (4.5 sq mi)
70°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Rodemacher
Lake Rodemacher spreads over about 2,870 acres in Rapides Parish, Louisiana.
From end to end it runs about 3.7 miles with roughly 23 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 100 ft above sea level. Colfax is about 7.9 miles north.
- Size
- About 2,870 acres (4.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 23 miles
- End to end
- About 3.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 100 ft
- County
- Rapides Parish
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Sunday Good
- 5:00 am – 8:15 ammoon underfoot, sunrise · wind 10 mph
- 4:15 pm – 5:45 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
Expect the usual Louisiana mix for a lake this size: largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 70°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Active early and late. Head to shade, docks and grass in midday.
- FairCrappie
Scattered after the spawn. Try docks and brush at mid depth.
- GoodCatfish
Active. Evenings and nights are best.
- GoodBluegill and sunfish
Active around docks and weeds.
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
- 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
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:37 am · sunset 5:13 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Rodemacher
- Colfaxabout 7.9 mi north
- Alexandriaabout 17 mi east
- Pinevilleabout 17 mi east
- Ballabout 18 mi east
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Questions about Lake Rodemacher
What fish are in Lake Rodemacher?
Lakes like Lake Rodemacher 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 Rodemacher?
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 Rodemacher?
About 2,870 acres, with about 23 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Rodemacher?
Colfax is about 7.9 miles north; Alexandria is about 17 miles east.
What is the water temperature at Lake Rodemacher today?
The surface was about 70°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Rodemacher on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
