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Anacoco Lake, Louisiana
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Louisiana
31.11 degrees N, 93.37 degrees W - Vernon County. State and county outlines drawn from Census boundary data; the lake marker is placed by its Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries coordinates, not by eye. Schematic - not a survey map.
Depth Profile - Anacoco Lake
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Anacoco Lake Stacks Up
- Ranks #6 for depth among the 27 natural lakes counted in Louisiana so far.
- Larger than 90% of the 664 lakes counted in Louisiana.
- The largest lake in Vernon County among those counted.
- About 62 miles from Lake Charles, as the crow flies.
Fish Species
Species recorded for this lake. Presence only - no abundance ratings.
Lakes Nearby
| Lake | County | Distance | Surface Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Bayou Lake | Vernon | 8.5 mi | 122.56 acres |
| Vernon Lake | Vernon | 8.7 mi | 6 acres |
| Labar Lake | Vernon | 10 mi | 28.5 acres |
| Engineer Lake | Vernon | 17 mi | 39.78 acres |
| Bundick Lake | Beauregard | 30 mi | 1,450 acres |
| Toledo Bend Reservoir | Sabine | 34 mi | 181,600 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Anacoco Lake
How Big Is Anacoco Lake?
Anacoco Lake covers 2,199 acres in Vernon County, Louisiana.
How Deep Is Anacoco Lake?
Anacoco Lake reaches 35 ft at its deepest. Its average depth is 9.2 ft.
What Fish Are in Anacoco Lake?
The LDWF lists Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, White Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Blue Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Common Carp, Gizzard Shad and Threadfin Shad for Anacoco Lake.
What Is the Largest Lake in Vernon County?
Anacoco Lake is the largest lake in Vernon County, at 2,199 acres.
Deepest Natural Lakes in Louisiana
| # | Lake | County | Surface Area | Max Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | False River | Pointe Coupee | 3,212 acres | 65 ft |
| 2 | Vernon Lake | Vernon | 6 acres | 53 ft |
| 3 | Lake Concordia | Concordia | 1,026 acres | 50 ft |
| 4 | Caney Creek Reservoir | Jackson | 4,738 acres | 43 ft |
| 5 | Lake Providence | East Carroll | 1,380 acres | 37 ft |
All 27 Louisiana lakes ranked by depth
Largest Lakes in Louisiana
| # | Lake | County | Surface Area | Max Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Pontchartrain | Jefferson | 407,803.25 acres | - |
| 2 | Toledo Bend Reservoir | Sabine | 181,600 acres | 110 ft |
| 3 | Lake Maurepas | Livingston | 58,308.4 acres | - |
| 4 | Sabine Lake | Cameron | 56,867.74 acres | - |
| 5 | White Lake | Vermilion | 55,913.91 acres | - |
All 664 Louisiana lakes ranked by surface area