The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (upper arm) is open for everyone; the other 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Little Lake
Lafourche Parish, Louisiana · about 14,000 acres (21.9 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Little Lake
Little Lake is a lake in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, covering about 14,000 acres.
From end to end it runs about 26.5 miles with roughly 191 miles of shoreline. Golden Meadow is right by the lake. The closest city is Kenner, about 36 miles away.
- Size
- About 14,000 acres (21.9 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 191 miles
- End to end
- About 26.5 miles
- County
- Lafourche Parish
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 5:45 am – 8:00 amsunrise
- 3:30 pm – 4:30 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 15 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.
- Largemouth bass
- Crappie
- Catfish
- Bluegill and sunfish
Fishing spots
- 1Upper arm
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 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
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
Sunrise 6:23 am · sunset 5:06 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Little Lake
- Golden Meadowon the shore
- Gallianoabout 2.3 mi north
- Cut Offabout 4.9 mi north
- Laroseabout 6.9 mi north
- Kennernearest city, about 36 mi north
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Questions about Little Lake
What fish are in Little Lake?
Lakes like Little 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 Little 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 Little Lake?
About 14,000 acres, with about 191 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Little Lake?
Golden Meadow is on the shore; Galliano is about 2.3 miles north.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Little Lake?
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.
Little Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
