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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

Millers Lake

Evangeline Parish, Louisiana · about 790 acres (1.2 sq mi)

67°F water, calm this morning.

Water67°F
Level—no gauge
Wind today10 mphN
Best bite3:30 pmto 4:45 pm

About Millers Lake

Millers Lake is a lake in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, covering about 790 acres.

From end to end it runs about 1.8 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 8.7 miles. At about 70 ft above sea level, it warms early in spring. Pine Prairie is about 4.3 miles northwest. Lafayette, the nearest city, is about 40 miles southeast.

Size
About 790 acres (1.2 sq mi)
Shoreline
About 8.7 miles
End to end
About 1.8 miles
Elevation
About 70 ft
County
Evangeline Parish

The lake from above

1 0.5 mile N
Spot 1 is open for everyone; grey dots are the PRO spots.

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

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. With the surface at 67°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.

  • Good
    Largemouth bass

    Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.

  • Fair
    Crappie

    Scattered after the spawn. Try docks and brush at mid depth.

  • Good
    Catfish

    Active. Evenings and nights are best.

  • Good
    Bluegill and sunfish

    Active around docks and weeds.

From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.

Fishing spots

  1. 1
    Point drop-off

    The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.

  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
  5. 5
  6. 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

67°F

At the surface, seen .

Water level

No daily level reading for this lake.

Weather and wind

Friday 68° / —° 10 mph N Sunny
Saturday 63° / 41° 10 mph NE Sunny
Sunday 63° / 43° 15 mph E Slight Chance Rain Showers · 71% rain

Sunrise 6:34 am · sunset 5:12 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).

Towns and places to stay near Millers Lake

  • Pine Prairieabout 4.3 mi northwest
  • Ville Platteabout 5.4 mi southeast
  • Mamouabout 7.4 mi southwest
  • Euniceabout 17 mi south
  • Lafayettenearest city, about 40 mi southeast

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Questions about Millers Lake

What fish are in Millers Lake?

Lakes like Millers 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 Millers 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 Millers Lake?

About 790 acres, with about 8.7 miles of shoreline.

What town is near Millers Lake?

Pine Prairie is about 4.3 miles northwest; Ville Platte is about 5.4 miles southeast.

What is the water temperature at Millers Lake today?

The surface was about 67°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.

Millers Lake on your phone

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