Lakes / Louisiana / Rapides County / Cotile Lake
Cotile Lake, Louisiana
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Louisiana
31.32 degrees N, 92.74 degrees W - Rapides 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 - Cotile Lake
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Cotile Lake Stacks Up
- Ranks #8 for depth among the 27 natural lakes counted in Louisiana so far.
- Larger than 87% of the 664 lakes counted in Louisiana.
- About 81 miles from Lake Charles, as the crow flies.
- 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Rodemacher | Rapides | 4.8 mi | 2,938 acres |
| Valentine Lake | Rapides | 6.0 mi | 43.62 acres |
| Mill Pond | Rapides | 7.1 mi | 44.38 acres |
| Kincaid Reservoir | Rapides | 7.2 mi | 1,789 acres |
| Oden Lake | Rapides | 16 mi | 125.86 acres |
| Lake Buhlow | Rapides | 17 mi | 204.3 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Cotile Lake
How Big Is Cotile Lake?
Cotile Lake covers 1,604 acres in Rapides County, Louisiana.
How Deep Is Cotile Lake?
Cotile Lake reaches 28 ft at its deepest. Its average depth is 10 ft.
What Fish Are in Cotile Lake?
The LDWF lists Largemouth Bass, Florida Bass, Black Crappie, White Crappie, Channel Catfish, Blue Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Spotted Gar and Gizzard Shad for Cotile Lake.
What Is the Largest Lake in Rapides County?
Lake Rodemacher is the largest lake in Rapides County, at 2,938 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