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Nantachie Lake, Louisiana
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Louisiana
31.62 degrees N, 92.80 degrees W - Grant 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 - Nantachie Lake
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Nantachie Lake Stacks Up
- Deeper than 29% of the 27 natural Louisiana lakes ranked by depth.
- Larger than 86% of the 664 lakes counted in Louisiana.
- A shallow lake - typical of most Louisiana lakes, which run under 20 ft at their deepest.
- About 83 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chico Lake | Natchitoches | 4.1 mi | 28.88 acres |
| Brown Lake | Natchitoches | 5.2 mi | 37.35 acres |
| Lake Iatt | Grant | 8.5 mi | 6,603 acres |
| Dunn Lake | Grant | 9.8 mi | 130.01 acres |
| Saint Maurice Lake | Winn | 12 mi | 90.56 acres |
| Mill Pond | Rapides | 16 mi | 44.38 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Nantachie Lake
How Big Is Nantachie Lake?
Nantachie Lake covers 1,424 acres in Grant County, Louisiana.
How Deep Is Nantachie Lake?
Nantachie Lake reaches 17 ft at its deepest. Its average depth is 17 ft.
What Fish Are in Nantachie Lake?
The LDWF lists Largemouth Bass, Florida Bass, Black Crappie, White Crappie, Channel Catfish, Blue Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Freshwater Drum, Gizzard Shad and Threadfin Shad for Nantachie Lake.
What Is the Largest Lake in Grant County?
Lake Iatt is the largest lake in Grant County, at 6,603 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