The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 2 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
White Lake
Vermilion Parish, Louisiana · about 55,700 acres (87.1 sq mi)
67°F water, calm this morning.
About White Lake
White Lake is a natural lake in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, covering about 55,700 acres. White Lake lies within a freshwater marsh conservation area in Vermilion Parish that hosts Louisiana's whooping crane reintroduction program.
It stretches about 13.9 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 45 miles. The nearest town, Gueydan, is about 15 miles north. Lafayette, the nearest city, is about 38 miles northeast.
- Size
- About 55,700 acres (87.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 45 miles
- End to end
- About 13.9 miles
- Type
- Natural lake
- County
- Vermilion Parish
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise
- 3:30 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Saturday Fair
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 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 White 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
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 2
- 3
2 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 6:33 am · sunset 5:14 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near White Lake
- Gueydanabout 15 mi north
- Kaplanabout 16 mi northeast
- Lake Arthurabout 20 mi northwest
- Abbevilleabout 21 mi northeast
- Lafayettenearest city, about 38 mi northeast
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Questions about White Lake
What fish are in White Lake?
Lakes like White 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 White 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 White Lake?
About 55,700 acres, with about 45 miles of shoreline.
What town is near White Lake?
Gueydan is about 15 miles north; Kaplan is about 16 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at White Lake today?
The surface was about 67°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
White Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
