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
North Pass
St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana · about 1,880 acres (2.9 sq mi)
Windy Friday (15 mph NW).
About North Pass
In St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, North Pass covers about 1,880 acres.
From end to end it runs about 2.9 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 10.3 miles. Pearlington is about 4.5 miles north. New Orleans, the nearest city, is about 30 miles southwest.
- Size
- About 1,880 acres (2.9 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 10.3 miles
- End to end
- About 2.9 miles
- County
- St. Tammany 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
- 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
Lakes like North Pass in Louisiana usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. 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
- 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
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 6:22 am · sunset 5:02 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near North Pass
- Pearlingtonabout 4.5 mi north
- Eden Isleabout 11 mi west
- Slidellabout 12 mi northwest
- Wavelandabout 14 mi northeast
- New Orleansnearest city, about 30 mi southwest
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Questions about North Pass
What fish are in North Pass?
Lakes like North Pass usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is North Pass?
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 North Pass?
About 1,880 acres, with about 10.3 miles of shoreline.
What town is near North Pass?
Pearlington is about 4.5 miles north; Eden Isle is about 11 miles west.
Is the water warm enough to swim in North Pass?
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.
North Pass on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
