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Caney Creek Reservoir, Louisiana
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Louisiana
32.24 degrees N, 92.53 degrees W - Jackson 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 - Caney Creek Reservoir
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Caney Creek Reservoir Stacks Up
- Ranks #4 for depth among the 27 natural lakes counted in Louisiana so far.
- Larger than 94% of the 664 lakes counted in Louisiana.
- The largest lake in Jackson County among those counted.
- About 74 miles from Shreveport, as the crow flies.
Fish Species
Species recorded for this lake. Presence only - no abundance ratings.
Lakes Nearby
| Lake | County | Distance | Surface Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham Lake | Jackson | 6.5 mi | 105.69 acres |
| Black Pond | Jackson | 13 mi | 287.43 acres |
| Lake Lafitta | Ouachita | 24 mi | 171.91 acres |
| Pucketts Lake | Ouachita | 24 mi | 2,683.45 acres |
| Spillway Lake | Winn | 24 mi | 206.96 acres |
| McEnery Lake | Caldwell | 25 mi | 27.48 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Caney Creek Reservoir
How Big Is Caney Creek Reservoir?
Caney Creek Reservoir covers 4,738 acres in Jackson County, Louisiana.
How Deep Is Caney Creek Reservoir?
Caney Creek Reservoir reaches 43 ft at its deepest. Its average depth is 16 ft.
What Fish Are in Caney Creek Reservoir?
The LDWF lists Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie and Bluegill for Caney Creek Reservoir.
What Is the Largest Lake in Jackson County?
Caney Creek Reservoir is the largest lake in Jackson County, at 4,738 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