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Black Bayou Reservoir, Louisiana
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Louisiana
32.65 degrees N, 93.69 degrees W - Bossier 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 - Black Bayou Reservoir
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Black Bayou Reservoir Stacks Up
- Deeper than 48% of the 27 natural Louisiana lakes ranked by depth.
- Larger than 51% of the 664 lakes counted in Louisiana.
- About 9 miles from Shreveport, as the crow flies.
- 13 fish species on the LDWF list for this lake.
Fish Species
Species recorded for this lake. Presence only - no abundance ratings.
Lakes Nearby
| Lake | County | Distance | Surface Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Bayou Reservoir | Bossier | 2.5 mi | 1,050 acres |
| Cat Island Lake | Bossier | 3.6 mi | 33.61 acres |
| Swan Lake | Bossier | 4.1 mi | 118 acres |
| Green Lake | Bossier | 4.3 mi | 34.23 acres |
| Gold Point Lake | Caddo | 5.0 mi | 291.16 acres |
| Clear Lake | Bossier | 5.3 mi | 105.15 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Black Bayou Reservoir
How Big Is Black Bayou Reservoir?
Black Bayou Reservoir covers 170 acres in Bossier County, Louisiana.
How Deep Is Black Bayou Reservoir?
Black Bayou Reservoir reaches 22 ft at its deepest. Its average depth is 9.9 ft.
What Fish Are in Black Bayou Reservoir?
The LDWF lists Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, White Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Blue Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Freshwater Drum, Common Carp, Bowfin, Spotted Gar, Gizzard Shad and Threadfin Shad for Black Bayou Reservoir.
What Is the Largest Lake in Bossier County?
Lake Bistineau is the largest lake in Bossier County, at 13,062.35 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