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Lake Martin, Louisiana
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Louisiana
30.29 degrees N, 90.83 degrees W - Ascension 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 Martin
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Lake Martin Stacks Up
- Deeper than 11% of the 27 natural Louisiana lakes ranked by depth.
- Larger than 13% of the 664 lakes counted in Louisiana.
- The largest lake in Ascension 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat Lake | Ascension | 1.0 mi | 37.07 acres |
| Spanish Lake | Iberville | 12 mi | 213.25 acres |
| Lake Maurepas | Livingston | 20 mi | 58,308.4 acres |
| University Lake | East Baton Rouge | 22 mi | 195.71 acres |
| City Park Lake | East Baton Rouge | 22 mi | 52.39 acres |
| Capitol Lake | East Baton Rouge | 24 mi | 47.94 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Lake Martin
How Big Is Lake Martin?
Lake Martin covers 42 acres in Ascension County, Louisiana.
How Deep Is Lake Martin?
Lake Martin reaches 12 ft at its deepest. Its average depth is 4.5 ft.
What Fish Are in Lake Martin?
The LDWF lists Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Redear Sunfish, Warmouth, Channel Catfish, Blue Catfish, Freshwater Drum, Smallmouth Buffalo, Bowfin, Gizzard Shad, Threadfin Shad and American Eel for Lake Martin.
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