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Turkey Creek Lake, Louisiana
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Louisiana
31.98 degrees N, 91.75 degrees W - Franklin 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 - Turkey Creek Lake
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Turkey Creek Lake Stacks Up
- Deeper than 55% of the 27 natural Louisiana lakes ranked by depth.
- Larger than 92% of the 664 lakes counted in Louisiana.
- The largest lake in Franklin County among those counted.
- About 111 miles from Baton Rouge, as the crow flies.
Fish Species
Species recorded for this lake. Presence only - no abundance ratings.
Lakes Nearby
| Lake | County | Distance | Surface Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Brake | Franklin | 5.5 mi | 105.3 acres |
| Cypress Lake | Franklin | 6.1 mi | 27.07 acres |
| Rock Lake | Catahoula | 6.4 mi | 57.29 acres |
| Dailey Lake | Franklin | 6.5 mi | 154.69 acres |
| Brush Lake | Catahoula | 7.4 mi | 30.89 acres |
| Big Lake | Catahoula | 7.7 mi | 75.93 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Turkey Creek Lake
How Big Is Turkey Creek Lake?
Turkey Creek Lake covers 3,080 acres in Franklin County, Louisiana.
How Deep Is Turkey Creek Lake?
Turkey Creek Lake reaches 22 ft at its deepest. Its average depth is 8 ft.
What Fish Are in Turkey Creek Lake?
The LDWF lists Largemouth Bass, Florida Bass, White Crappie, Bluegill, Redear Sunfish, Longear Sunfish, Warmouth, Channel Catfish, Freshwater Drum and Gizzard Shad for Turkey Creek Lake.
What Is the Largest Lake in Franklin County?
Turkey Creek Lake is the largest lake in Franklin County, at 3,080 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