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
Second Bay
Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana · about 1,870 acres (2.9 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Second Bay
Second Bay spreads over about 1,870 acres in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana.
It stretches about 3.4 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 38 miles. Port Sulphur lies about 8 miles to the southeast. New Orleans, the nearest city, is about 28 miles northwest.
- Size
- About 1,870 acres (2.9 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 38 miles
- End to end
- About 3.4 miles
- County
- Plaquemines 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
- 5:45 am – 8:00 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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 5:04 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Second Bay
- Port Sulphurabout 8 mi southeast
- Poydrasabout 18 mi north
- Violetabout 20 mi north
- Belle Chasseabout 20 mi northwest
- New Orleansnearest city, about 28 mi northwest
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Questions about Second Bay
What fish are in Second Bay?
Lakes like Second Bay usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Second Bay?
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 Second Bay?
About 1,870 acres, with about 38 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Second Bay?
Port Sulphur is about 8 miles southeast; Poydras is about 18 miles north.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Second Bay?
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.
Second Bay on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
