Lakes / Louisiana / Claiborne County / Spring Lake
Spring Lake, Louisiana
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Louisiana
32.74 degrees N, 93.06 degrees W - Claiborne 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 - Spring Lake
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Spring Lake Stacks Up
- Deeper than 7% of the 27 natural Louisiana lakes ranked by depth.
- Larger than 0% 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 Shreveport, as the crow flies.
Fish Species
Species recorded for this lake. Presence only - no abundance ratings.
Lakes Nearby
| Lake | County | Distance | Surface Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Claiborne | Claiborne | 5.7 mi | 5,774 acres |
| Goodwin Lake | Claiborne | 13 mi | 30.39 acres |
| Lake Foursome | Lincoln | 14 mi | 54.17 acres |
| Upper Caney Lake | Webster | 14 mi | 141.76 acres |
| Caney Lakes | Webster | 15 mi | 219.54 acres |
| Ivan Lake | Bossier | 27 mi | 284 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Spring Lake
How Big Is Spring Lake?
Spring Lake covers 2 acres in Claiborne County, Louisiana.
How Deep Is Spring Lake?
Spring Lake reaches 12 ft at its deepest. Its average depth is 12 ft.
What Fish Are in Spring Lake?
The LDWF lists Largemouth Bass, White Bass, Black Crappie, White Crappie, Bluegill, Redear Sunfish, Longear Sunfish, Warmouth, Channel Catfish, Blue Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Freshwater Drum, Smallmouth Buffalo, Bigmouth Buffalo, Common Carp, Bowfin, Spotted Gar, Alligator Gar, Gizzard Shad and Threadfin Shad for Spring Lake.
What Is the Largest Lake in Claiborne County?
Lake Claiborne is the largest lake in Claiborne County, at 5,774 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