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Cocodrie Lake, Louisiana
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Louisiana
31.00 degrees N, 92.38 degrees W - Evangeline 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 - Cocodrie Lake
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Cocodrie Lake Stacks Up
- Deeper than 14% of the 27 natural Louisiana lakes ranked by depth.
- Larger than 95% of the 664 lakes counted in Louisiana.
- The largest lake in Evangeline County among those counted.
- A shallow lake - typical of most Louisiana lakes, which run under 20 ft at their deepest.
Fish Species
Species recorded for this lake. Presence only - no abundance ratings.
Lakes Nearby
| Lake | County | Distance | Surface Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiger Lake | Evangeline | 6.1 mi | 217.88 acres |
| Indian Creek Reservoir | Rapides | 9.3 mi | 1,742 acres |
| Mountain Bayou Lake | Evangeline | 11 mi | 572.67 acres |
| Dossman Lake | Evangeline | 12 mi | 77.36 acres |
| Crooked Creek Reservoir | Evangeline | 12 mi | 396.5 acres |
| Lyle Lake | Avoyelles | 13 mi | 27.57 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Cocodrie Lake
How Big Is Cocodrie Lake?
Cocodrie Lake covers 6,100 acres in Evangeline County, Louisiana.
How Deep Is Cocodrie Lake?
Cocodrie Lake reaches 12 ft at its deepest. Its average depth is 6 ft.
What Fish Are in Cocodrie Lake?
The LDWF lists Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, White Crappie, Bluegill, Green Sunfish, Warmouth, Flathead Catfish, Yellow Bullhead, Freshwater Drum, Smallmouth Buffalo, Bigmouth Buffalo, Black Buffalo, Common Carp, Bowfin, Shortnose Gar, Spotted Gar, Gizzard Shad and Chain Pickerel for Cocodrie Lake.
What Is the Largest Lake in Evangeline County?
Cocodrie Lake is the largest lake in Evangeline County, at 6,100 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