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
Vernon Lake
Vernon Parish, Louisiana · about 3,690 acres (5.8 sq mi)
64°F water, calm this morning.
About Vernon Lake
Vernon Lake spreads over about 3,690 acres in Vernon Parish, Louisiana.
It stretches about 4.7 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 26 miles. The water sits about 230 ft above sea level. Leesville lies about 5.6 miles to the southeast. The closest city is Lake Charles, about 67 miles away.
- Size
- About 3,690 acres (5.8 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 26 miles
- End to end
- About 4.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 230 ft
- County
- Vernon Parish
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise
- 3:45 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:45 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 Vernon 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. At 64°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
- 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
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 6:39 am · sunset 5:15 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Vernon Lake
- Leesvilleabout 5.6 mi southeast
- New Llanoabout 6.2 mi southeast
- Fort Polk Northabout 11 mi southeast
- Fort Polk Southabout 12 mi southeast
- Lake Charlesnearest city, about 67 mi south
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Questions about Vernon Lake
What fish are in Vernon Lake?
Lakes like Vernon 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 Vernon 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 Vernon Lake?
About 3,690 acres, with about 26 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Vernon Lake?
Leesville is about 5.6 miles southeast; New Llano is about 6.2 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Vernon Lake today?
The surface was about 64°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Vernon Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
