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
Nantachie Lake
Grant Parish, Louisiana · about 1,360 acres (2.1 sq mi)
66°F water, calm this morning.
About Nantachie Lake
Nantachie Lake is a lake in Grant Parish, Louisiana, covering about 1,360 acres.
From end to end it runs about 3.3 miles with roughly 13.6 miles of shoreline. At about 90 ft above sea level, it warms early in spring. Colfax is about 7.3 miles southeast.
- Size
- About 1,360 acres (2.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 13.6 miles
- End to end
- About 3.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 90 ft
- County
- Grant Parish
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Sunday Good
- 5:00 am – 8:15 ammoon underfoot, sunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:15 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 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 66°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.
- FairBluegill and sunfish
Warming. Shallow, sunny pockets in the afternoon.
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 6:37 am · sunset 5:12 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Nantachie Lake
- Colfaxabout 7.3 mi southeast
- Vienna Bendabout 14 mi northwest
- Natchitochesabout 17 mi northwest
- Winnfieldabout 22 mi northeast
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Questions about Nantachie Lake
What fish are in Nantachie Lake?
Lakes like Nantachie 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 Nantachie 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 Nantachie Lake?
About 1,360 acres, with about 13.6 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Nantachie Lake?
Colfax is about 7.3 miles southeast; Vienna Bend is about 14 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Nantachie Lake today?
The surface was about 66°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Nantachie Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
