Lakes / Louisiana / Bossier County / Ivan Lake
Ivan Lake, Louisiana
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Louisiana
32.83 degrees N, 93.51 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 - Ivan Lake
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Ivan Lake Stacks Up
- Deeper than 40% of the 27 natural Louisiana lakes ranked by depth.
- Larger than 62% of the 664 lakes counted in Louisiana.
- A shallow lake - typical of most Louisiana lakes, which run under 20 ft at their deepest.
- About 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper Mill Pond | Webster | 7.9 mi | 258.44 acres |
| Williams Lake | Webster | 10 mi | 160.58 acres |
| Bodcau Lake | Bossier | 13 mi | 134.54 acres |
| Lake Dogwood | Bossier | 14 mi | 85.21 acres |
| Lake Plain Dealing | Bossier | 14 mi | 113.61 acres |
| Cypress Bayou Reservoir | Bossier | 14 mi | 1,050 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Ivan Lake
How Big Is Ivan Lake?
Ivan Lake covers 284 acres in Bossier County, Louisiana.
How Deep Is Ivan Lake?
Ivan Lake reaches 20 ft at its deepest. Its average depth is 6.46 ft.
What Fish Are in Ivan Lake?
The LDWF lists Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill and Threadfin Shad for Ivan Lake.
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