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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Saint John
Concordia Parish, Louisiana · about 1,830 acres (2.9 sq mi)
69°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Saint John
Lake Saint John is a lake in Concordia Parish, Louisiana, covering about 1,830 acres.
It stretches about 4.8 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 14.7 miles. At about 50 ft above sea level, it warms early in spring. Ferriday is about 7.3 miles southwest.
- Size
- About 1,830 acres (2.9 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 14.7 miles
- End to end
- About 4.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 50 ft
- County
- Concordia 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 69°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- 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
5 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 6:32 am · sunset 5:07 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Saint John
- Ferridayabout 7.3 mi southwest
- Minorcaabout 7.6 mi south
- West Ferridayabout 7.9 mi southwest
- Vidaliaabout 7.9 mi south
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Questions about Lake Saint John
What fish are in Lake Saint John?
Lakes like Lake Saint John 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 John?
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 John?
About 1,830 acres, with about 14.7 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Saint John?
Ferriday is about 7.3 miles southwest; Minorca is about 7.6 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Lake Saint John today?
The surface was about 69°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Saint John on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
