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Lake Fausse Pointe, Louisiana
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Louisiana
29.99 degrees N, 91.61 degrees W - Iberia 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 Fausse Pointe
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Lake Fausse Pointe Stacks Up
- Deeper than 0% of the 27 natural Louisiana lakes ranked by depth.
- Larger than 98% of the 664 lakes counted in Louisiana.
- The largest lake in Iberia County among those counted.
- A shallow lake - typical of most Louisiana lakes, which run under 20 ft at their deepest.
Fish Species
Species recorded for this lake. Presence only - no abundance ratings.
Lakes Nearby
| Lake | County | Distance | Surface Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Cove | Iberia | 5.1 mi | 37.11 acres |
| Jackass Bay | St. Martin | 5.4 mi | 53.01 acres |
| Grand Avoille Cove | St. Mary | 6.0 mi | 137.95 acres |
| Crossing Cove | St. Martin | 10 mi | 109.43 acres |
| Bay Baron | St. Martin | 11 mi | 201.75 acres |
| Haha Bay | St. Martin | 11 mi | 48.05 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Lake Fausse Pointe
How Big Is Lake Fausse Pointe?
Lake Fausse Pointe covers 16,501 acres in Iberia County, Louisiana.
How Deep Is Lake Fausse Pointe?
Lake Fausse Pointe reaches 6 ft at its deepest. Its average depth is 5 ft.
What Fish Are in Lake Fausse Pointe?
The LDWF lists Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, White Crappie, Bluegill, Redear Sunfish, Warmouth, Channel Catfish, Blue Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Smallmouth Buffalo, Bigmouth Buffalo, Bowfin and Paddlefish for Lake Fausse Pointe.
What Is the Largest Lake in Iberia County?
Lake Fausse Pointe is the largest lake in Iberia County, at 16,501 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