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Cypress Bayou Reservoir, Louisiana
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Louisiana
32.68 degrees N, 93.67 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 - Cypress Bayou Reservoir
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Cypress Bayou Reservoir Stacks Up
- Deeper than 44% of the 27 natural Louisiana lakes ranked by depth.
- Larger than 82% of the 664 lakes counted in Louisiana.
- A shallow lake - typical of most Louisiana lakes, which run under 20 ft at their deepest.
- About 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Bayou Reservoir | Bossier | 2.5 mi | 170 acres |
| Cat Island Lake | Bossier | 4.8 mi | 33.61 acres |
| Bodcau Lake | Bossier | 5.8 mi | 134.54 acres |
| Clear Lake | Bossier | 5.9 mi | 105.15 acres |
| Swan Lake | Bossier | 6.2 mi | 118 acres |
| Cypress Lake | Bossier | 6.4 mi | 58.81 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Cypress Bayou Reservoir
How Big Is Cypress Bayou Reservoir?
Cypress Bayou Reservoir covers 1,050 acres in Bossier County, Louisiana.
How Deep Is Cypress Bayou Reservoir?
Cypress Bayou Reservoir reaches 20 ft at its deepest. Its average depth is 8.3 ft.
What Fish Are in Cypress Bayou Reservoir?
The LDWF lists Largemouth Bass, Florida Bass, Black Crappie, White Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Blue Catfish and Threadfin Shad for Cypress 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