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 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Larto Lake
Catahoula Parish, Louisiana · about 2,270 acres (3.5 sq mi)
68°F water, calm this morning.
About Larto Lake
Larto Lake is a lake in Catahoula Parish, Louisiana, covering about 2,270 acres.
It stretches about 4.7 miles end to end with roughly 24 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 40 ft above sea level. Deville is about 13 miles west.
- Size
- About 2,270 acres (3.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 24 miles
- End to end
- About 4.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 40 ft
- County
- Catahoula 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 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 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 Larto Lake 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. With the surface at 68°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
- 7
6 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 6:33 am · sunset 5:09 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Larto Lake
- Devilleabout 13 mi west
- Marksvilleabout 16 mi southwest
- Jonesvilleabout 17 mi north
- Mansuraabout 20 mi south
Prices and availability come from booking partners; we may earn a commission at no cost to you.
Questions about Larto Lake
What fish are in Larto Lake?
Lakes like Larto Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Larto Lake?
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 Larto Lake?
About 2,270 acres, with about 24 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Larto Lake?
Deville is about 13 miles west; Marksville is about 16 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at Larto Lake today?
The surface was about 68°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Larto Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
