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Lake Providence, Louisiana
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Louisiana
32.83 degrees N, 91.20 degrees W - East Carroll 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 Providence
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Lake Providence Stacks Up
- Ranks #5 for depth among the 27 natural lakes counted in Louisiana so far.
- Larger than 86% of the 664 lakes counted in Louisiana.
- About 150 miles from Shreveport, as the crow flies.
- 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round Lake | East Carroll | 1.7 mi | 48.88 acres |
| Stump Hole | East Carroll | 5.9 mi | 101.37 acres |
| Old River | East Carroll | 6.3 mi | 1,535.57 acres |
| Little Gassoway Lake | East Carroll | 8.9 mi | 36.03 acres |
| Doe Lake | East Carroll | 11 mi | 56.34 acres |
| Gassoway Lake | East Carroll | 11 mi | 779.93 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Lake Providence
How Big Is Lake Providence?
Lake Providence covers 1,380 acres in East Carroll County, Louisiana.
How Deep Is Lake Providence?
Lake Providence reaches 37 ft at its deepest. Its average depth is 12 ft.
What Fish Are in Lake Providence?
The LDWF lists Largemouth Bass, Florida Bass, Black Crappie, White Crappie, Bluegill, Longear Sunfish, Green Sunfish, Warmouth, Channel Catfish, Freshwater Drum, Smallmouth Buffalo, Bigmouth Buffalo, Black Buffalo, Common Carp, Bowfin, Spotted Gar, Gizzard Shad and Threadfin Shad for Lake Providence.
What Is the Largest Lake in East Carroll County?
Old River is the largest lake in East Carroll County, at 1,535.57 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