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Hardwater Lake, Louisiana
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Louisiana
31.52 degrees N, 92.29 degrees W - Grant 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 - Hardwater Lake
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Hardwater Lake Stacks Up
- Deeper than 3% of the 27 natural Louisiana lakes ranked by depth.
- Larger than 73% of the 664 lakes counted in Louisiana.
- A shallow lake - typical of most Louisiana lakes, which run under 20 ft at their deepest.
- About 91 miles from Lafayette, as the crow flies.
Fish Species
Species recorded for this lake. Presence only - no abundance ratings.
Lakes Nearby
| Lake | County | Distance | Surface Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lehman Lake | La Salle | 1.9 mi | 123.36 acres |
| Middle Prairie | Rapides | 5.2 mi | 81.93 acres |
| Catfish Prairie | Grant | 5.3 mi | 124.6 acres |
| Catahoula Lake | La Salle | 10 mi | 16,527.11 acres |
| Kisatchie Lake | Grant | 10 mi | 104.27 acres |
| Lake Buhlow | Rapides | 15 mi | 204.3 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Hardwater Lake
How Big Is Hardwater Lake?
Hardwater Lake covers 511 acres in Grant County, Louisiana.
How Deep Is Hardwater Lake?
Hardwater Lake reaches 11 ft at its deepest. Its average depth is 3.5 ft.
What Fish Are in Hardwater Lake?
The LDWF lists Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Freshwater Drum, Bigmouth Buffalo, Bowfin, Gizzard Shad and Chain Pickerel for Hardwater Lake.
What Is the Largest Lake in Grant County?
Lake Iatt is the largest lake in Grant County, at 6,603 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