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
The Garigue
Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana · about 15,300 acres (24 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About The Garigue
The Garigue is a lake in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, covering about 15,300 acres.
From end to end it runs about 11.7 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 215 miles. Poydras lies about 9.4 miles to the northwest. New Orleans, the nearest city, is about 20 miles northwest.
- Size
- About 15,300 acres (24 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 215 miles
- End to end
- About 11.7 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 – 7:00 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 The Garigue 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
- 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
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 The Garigue
- Poydrasabout 9.4 mi northwest
- Port Sulphurabout 11 mi south
- Violetabout 11 mi northwest
- Belle Chasseabout 12 mi northwest
- New Orleansnearest city, about 20 mi northwest
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Questions about The Garigue
What fish are in The Garigue?
Lakes like The Garigue usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is The Garigue?
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 The Garigue?
About 15,300 acres, with about 215 miles of shoreline.
What town is near The Garigue?
Poydras is about 9.4 miles northwest; Port Sulphur is about 11 miles south.
Is the water warm enough to swim in The Garigue?
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.
The Garigue on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
