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 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Spanish Lake
Iberia Parish, Louisiana · about 1,180 acres (1.8 sq mi)
67°F water, calm this morning.
About Spanish Lake
In Iberia Parish, Louisiana, Spanish Lake covers about 1,180 acres.
From end to end it runs about 1.9 miles with roughly 5.2 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 10 ft above sea level. Cade lies about 2.5 miles to the northwest. Lafayette, the nearest city, is about 14 miles northwest.
- Size
- About 1,180 acres (1.8 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 5.2 miles
- End to end
- About 1.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 10 ft
- County
- Iberia Parish
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Sunday Fair
- 4:00 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 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 Spanish 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 67°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
3 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 6:31 am · sunset 5:11 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Spanish Lake
- Cadeabout 2.5 mi northwest
- New Iberiaabout 3.5 mi southeast
- Saint Martinvilleabout 4.1 mi north
- Youngsvilleabout 7.5 mi west
- Lafayettenearest city, about 14 mi northwest
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Questions about Spanish Lake
What fish are in Spanish Lake?
Lakes like Spanish 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 Spanish 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 Spanish Lake?
About 1,180 acres, with about 5.2 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Spanish Lake?
Cade is about 2.5 miles northwest; New Iberia is about 3.5 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Spanish Lake today?
The surface was about 67°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Spanish Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
