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 Tambour
Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana · about 7,970 acres (12.5 sq mi)
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About Lake Tambour
Lake Tambour spreads over about 7,970 acres in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana.
From end to end it runs about 5.1 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 57 miles. Chauvin is about 6.6 miles northwest. Kenner, the nearest city, is about 45 miles north.
- Size
- About 7,970 acres (12.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 57 miles
- End to end
- About 5.1 miles
- County
- Terrebonne Parish
The lake from above
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.
- 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
- 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
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
No forecast right now. Check back tomorrow morning.
Towns and places to stay near Lake Tambour
- Chauvinabout 6.6 mi northwest
- Montegutabout 7.4 mi north
- Dulacabout 11 mi west
- Gallianoabout 11 mi northeast
- Kennernearest city, about 45 mi north
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Questions about Lake Tambour
What fish are in Lake Tambour?
Lakes like Lake Tambour 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 Tambour?
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 Tambour?
About 7,970 acres, with about 57 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Tambour?
Chauvin is about 6.6 miles northwest; Montegut is about 7.4 miles north.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Lake Tambour?
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 Tambour on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
