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 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Willow Lake
Cameron Parish, Louisiana · about 770 acres (1.2 sq mi)
67°F water, calm this morning.
About Willow Lake
Willow Lake is a lake in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, covering about 770 acres.
From end to end it runs about 1.3 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 4 miles. Hackberry lies about 8.8 miles to the west.
- Size
- About 770 acres (1.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 4 miles
- End to end
- About 1.3 miles
- County
- Cameron 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
- 3:45 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 Willow 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 67°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- 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
- 5
4 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 6:36 am · sunset 5:17 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Willow Lake
- Hackberryabout 8.8 mi west
- Cameronabout 14 mi southwest
- Prienabout 14 mi north
- Lake Charlesabout 16 mi north
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Questions about Willow Lake
What fish are in Willow Lake?
Lakes like Willow 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 Willow 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 Willow Lake?
About 770 acres, with about 4 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Willow Lake?
Hackberry is about 8.8 miles west; Cameron is about 14 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at Willow Lake today?
The surface was about 67°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Willow Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
