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
Sixmile Lake
St. Mary Parish, Louisiana · about 4,590 acres (7.2 sq mi)
66°F water, calm this morning.
About Sixmile Lake
In St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, Sixmile Lake covers about 4,590 acres.
It stretches about 11.2 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 39 miles. Charenton is about 3.1 miles northwest. Lafayette, the nearest city, is about 39 miles northwest.
- Size
- About 4,590 acres (7.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 39 miles
- End to end
- About 11.2 miles
- County
- St. Mary Parish
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 5:45 am – 8:00 amsunrise
- 3:30 pm – 4:45 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
Lakes like Sixmile Lake 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. With the surface at 66°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.
- 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 6:29 am · sunset 5:10 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Sixmile Lake
- Charentonabout 3.1 mi northwest
- Pattersonabout 4.6 mi southeast
- Franklinabout 5.6 mi west
- Baldwinabout 6 mi west
- Lafayettenearest city, about 39 mi northwest
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Questions about Sixmile Lake
What fish are in Sixmile Lake?
Lakes like Sixmile 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 Sixmile 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 Sixmile Lake?
About 4,590 acres, with about 39 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Sixmile Lake?
Charenton is about 3.1 miles northwest; Patterson is about 4.6 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Sixmile Lake today?
The surface was about 66°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Sixmile Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
