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
Madison Bay
Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana · about 9,170 acres (14.3 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Madison Bay
Madison Bay is a lake in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, covering about 9,170 acres.
It stretches about 7.2 miles end to end with roughly 50 miles of shoreline. The nearest town, Chauvin, is about 2.1 miles northwest. The closest city is Kenner, about 44 miles away.
- Size
- About 9,170 acres (14.3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 50 miles
- End to end
- About 7.2 miles
- County
- Terrebonne 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
- 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 6:24 am · sunset 5:07 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Madison Bay
- Chauvinabout 2.1 mi northwest
- Montegutabout 3.4 mi north
- Dulacabout 6.6 mi west
- Bourgabout 9.1 mi north
- Kennernearest city, about 44 mi northeast
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Questions about Madison Bay
What fish are in Madison Bay?
Lakes like Madison Bay usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Madison Bay?
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 Madison Bay?
About 9,170 acres, with about 50 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Madison Bay?
Chauvin is about 2.1 miles northwest; Montegut is about 3.4 miles north.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Madison Bay?
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.
Madison Bay on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
