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Lake Chicot, Louisiana
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Louisiana
30.81 degrees N, 92.27 degrees W - Evangeline 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 - Lake Chicot
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Lake Chicot Stacks Up
- Deeper than 22% of the 27 natural Louisiana lakes ranked by depth.
- Larger than 84% of the 664 lakes counted in Louisiana.
- A shallow lake - typical of most Louisiana lakes, which run under 20 ft at their deepest.
- About 43 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Negro Lake | Evangeline | 1.6 mi | 74.99 acres |
| Indian Lake | Evangeline | 2.5 mi | 104.62 acres |
| Dossman Lake | Evangeline | 3.1 mi | 77.36 acres |
| Mountain Bayou Lake | Evangeline | 3.8 mi | 572.67 acres |
| Millers Lake | Evangeline | 6.9 mi | 1,014.15 acres |
| Tiger Lake | Evangeline | 8.5 mi | 217.88 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Lake Chicot
How Big Is Lake Chicot?
Lake Chicot covers 1,159 acres in Evangeline County, Louisiana.
How Deep Is Lake Chicot?
Lake Chicot reaches 16 ft at its deepest. Its average depth is 7 ft.
What Fish Are in Lake Chicot?
The LDWF lists Largemouth Bass, Hybrid Striped Bass, Black Crappie, White Crappie, Bluegill, Redear Sunfish, Longear Sunfish, Green Sunfish, Warmouth, Channel Catfish, Black Bullhead, Yellow Bullhead, Freshwater Drum, Bigmouth Buffalo, Common Carp, Bowfin, Spotted Gar, Gizzard Shad, Threadfin Shad and Chain Pickerel for Lake Chicot.
What Is the Largest Lake in Evangeline County?
Cocodrie Lake is the largest lake in Evangeline County, at 6,100 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