The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Saint Joseph
Tensas Parish, Louisiana · about 1,130 acres (1.8 sq mi)
62°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Saint Joseph
In Tensas Parish, Louisiana, Lake Saint Joseph covers about 1,130 acres.
It stretches about 5.8 miles end to end with roughly 16 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 60 ft above sea level. Newellton is right by the lake. The closest city is Jackson, about 59 miles away.
- Size
- About 1,130 acres (1.8 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 16 miles
- End to end
- About 5.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 60 ft
- County
- Tensas 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 10 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:45 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 62°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
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 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 5:05 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Saint Joseph
- Newelltonon the shore
- Saint Josephabout 7.6 mi south
- Port Gibsonabout 10 mi southeast
- Fayetteabout 22 mi south
- Jacksonnearest city, about 59 mi east
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Questions about Lake Saint Joseph
What fish are in Lake Saint Joseph?
Lakes like Lake Saint Joseph 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 Joseph?
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 Joseph?
About 1,130 acres, with about 16 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Saint Joseph?
Newellton is on the shore; Saint Joseph is about 7.6 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Lake Saint Joseph today?
The surface was about 62°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Saint Joseph on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
