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Henderson Lake, Louisiana
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Louisiana
32.70 degrees N, 92.18 degrees W - Union 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 - Henderson Lake
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Henderson Lake Stacks Up
- Ranks #7 for depth among the 27 natural lakes counted in Louisiana so far.
- Larger than 95% of the 664 lakes counted in Louisiana.
- About 92 miles from Shreveport, as the crow flies.
- 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blasingame Brake | Union | 3.2 mi | 118.13 acres |
| Hamilton Lake | Ouachita | 3.6 mi | 95.82 acres |
| Devils Hole | Ouachita | 4.5 mi | 132.54 acres |
| Pace Lake | Ouachita | 4.9 mi | 193.61 acres |
| Eagle Lake | Union | 5.1 mi | 50.43 acres |
| Francis Creek Lake | Union | 5.6 mi | 29.94 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Henderson Lake
How Big Is Henderson Lake?
Henderson Lake covers 5,000 acres in Union County, Louisiana.
How Deep Is Henderson Lake?
Henderson Lake reaches 30 ft at its deepest. Its average depth is 7 ft.
What Fish Are in Henderson Lake?
The LDWF lists Largemouth Bass, White Bass, Black Crappie, White Crappie, Bluegill, Redear Sunfish, Warmouth, Channel Catfish, Blue Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Black Bullhead, Yellow Bullhead, Freshwater Drum, Common Carp, Bowfin and Spotted Gar for Henderson Lake.
What Is the Largest Lake in Union County?
Bayou D'Arbonne Lake is the largest lake in Union County, at 13,005.44 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