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
Yucatan Lake
Tensas Parish, Louisiana · about 2,040 acres (3.2 sq mi)
67°F water, calm this morning.
About Yucatan Lake
In Tensas Parish, Louisiana, Yucatan Lake covers about 2,040 acres.
From end to end it runs about 4.8 miles with roughly 20 miles of shoreline. At about 90 ft above sea level, it warms early in spring. Newellton is about 4.5 miles west. Jackson, the nearest city, is about 56 miles east.
- Size
- About 2,040 acres (3.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 20 miles
- End to end
- About 4.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 90 ft
- County
- Tensas 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 Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 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
Expect the usual Louisiana mix for a lake this size: 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 6:31 am · sunset 5:05 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Yucatan Lake
- Newelltonabout 4.5 mi west
- Port Gibsonabout 7.5 mi southeast
- Saint Josephabout 10 mi southwest
- Tallulahabout 22 mi north
- Jacksonnearest city, about 56 mi east
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Questions about Yucatan Lake
What fish are in Yucatan Lake?
Lakes like Yucatan 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 Yucatan 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 Yucatan Lake?
About 2,040 acres, with about 20 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Yucatan Lake?
Newellton is about 4.5 miles west; Port Gibson is about 7.5 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Yucatan Lake today?
The surface was about 67°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Yucatan Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
