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 Saint Catherine
Orleans Parish, Louisiana · about 6,330 acres (9.9 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Lake Saint Catherine
Lake Saint Catherine is a lake in Orleans Parish, Louisiana, covering about 6,330 acres.
It stretches about 6.5 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 25 miles. Eden Isle lies about 6.1 miles to the northwest. New Orleans, the nearest city, is about 21 miles southwest.
- Size
- About 6,330 acres (9.9 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 25 miles
- End to end
- About 6.5 miles
- County
- Orleans Parish
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Sunday Fair
- 4:00 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 20 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 Saint Catherine 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 5:03 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Saint Catherine
- Eden Isleabout 6.1 mi northwest
- Pearlingtonabout 7.4 mi northeast
- Slidellabout 8.4 mi north
- Merauxabout 14 mi southwest
- New Orleansnearest city, about 21 mi southwest
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Questions about Lake Saint Catherine
What fish are in Lake Saint Catherine?
Lakes like Lake Saint Catherine 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 Saint Catherine?
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 Saint Catherine?
About 6,330 acres, with about 25 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Saint Catherine?
Eden Isle is about 6.1 miles northwest; Pearlington is about 7.4 miles northeast.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Lake Saint Catherine?
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 Saint Catherine on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
