The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (steep ledge) is open for everyone; the other 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Verret
Assumption Parish, Louisiana · 14,100 acres (22 sq mi)
64°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Verret
Lake Verret is a natural lake in Assumption Parish, Louisiana, covering 14,100 acres. It lies on the Atchafalaya River. Lake Verret is a shallow freshwater lake within the Atchafalaya Basin, the largest river swamp in the United States.
It stretches about 9.1 miles end to end with roughly 33 miles of shoreline. The deepest water is about 9 ft, with an average depth near 6 ft. Pierre Part is right by the lake. The closest city is Baton Rouge, about 34 miles away.
- Size
- 14,100 acres (22 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 9 ft (average 6 ft)
- Shoreline
- About 33 miles
- End to end
- About 9.1 miles
- Type
- Natural lake
- River
- Atchafalaya River
- County
- Assumption Parish
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 5:45 am – 8:00 amsunrise
- 3:30 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Saturday Good
- 5:45 am – 8:00 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 in Lake Verret
The fish here: largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. With the surface at 64°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.
- FairBluegill and sunfish
Warming. Shallow, sunny pockets in the afternoon.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Steep ledge
A sharp wall beside deep water; fish hang along the edge at the depth they like.
- 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
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:28 am · sunset 5:09 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Verret
- Pierre Parton the shore
- Supremeabout 6.2 mi east
- Napoleonvilleabout 6.9 mi northeast
- Labadievilleabout 7.3 mi east
- Baton Rougenearest city, about 34 mi north
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Questions about Lake Verret
What fish are in Lake Verret?
Lake Verret holds largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Verret?
About 9 ft at the deepest point, about 6 ft on average. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Lake Verret?
14,100 acres, with about 33 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Verret?
Pierre Part is on the shore; Supreme is about 6.2 miles east.
What is the water temperature at Lake Verret today?
The surface was about 64°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Verret on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
