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 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Monday Lake
Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana · about 4,460 acres (7 sq mi)
67°F water, calm this morning.
About Monday Lake
Monday Lake spreads over about 4,460 acres in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana.
It stretches about 7 miles end to end with roughly 30 miles of shoreline. At about 30 ft above sea level, it warms early in spring. Batchelor is right by the lake. Baton Rouge, the nearest city, is about 35 miles southeast.
- Size
- About 4,460 acres (7 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 30 miles
- End to end
- About 7 miles
- Elevation
- About 30 ft
- County
- Pointe Coupee 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 10 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
Expect the usual Louisiana mix for a lake this size: largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 67°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- 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
4 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 6:31 am · sunset 5:09 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Monday Lake
- Batcheloron the shore
- Simmesportabout 10 mi northwest
- Saint Francisvilleabout 11 mi southeast
- New Roadsabout 12 mi southeast
- Baton Rougenearest city, about 35 mi southeast
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Questions about Monday Lake
What fish are in Monday Lake?
Lakes like Monday 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 Monday 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 Monday Lake?
About 4,460 acres, with about 30 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Monday Lake?
Batchelor is on the shore; Simmesport is about 10 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Monday Lake today?
The surface was about 67°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Monday Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
