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
Old River
Concordia Parish, Louisiana · about 2,220 acres (3.5 sq mi)
69°F water, calm this morning.
About Old River
Old River spreads over about 2,220 acres in Concordia Parish, Louisiana.
From end to end it runs about 7.8 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 26 miles. At about 50 ft above sea level, it warms early in spring. Minorca lies about 11 miles to the north.
- Size
- About 2,220 acres (3.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 26 miles
- End to end
- About 7.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 50 ft
- County
- Concordia 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. With the surface at 69°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- 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
- 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
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:32 am · sunset 5:08 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Old River
- Minorcaabout 11 mi north
- Vidaliaabout 11 mi northeast
- Natchezabout 12 mi northeast
- Ferridayabout 14 mi north
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Questions about Old River
What fish are in Old River?
Lakes like Old River usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Old River?
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 Old River?
About 2,220 acres, with about 26 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Old River?
Minorca is about 11 miles north; Vidalia is about 11 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Old River today?
The surface was about 69°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Old River on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
