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Vernon Lake, Louisiana
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Louisiana
31.23 degrees N, 93.33 degrees W - Vernon 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 - Vernon Lake
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Vernon Lake Stacks Up
- Ranks #2 for depth among the 27 natural lakes counted in Louisiana so far.
- Larger than 0% of the 664 lakes counted in Louisiana.
- Its average depth of 23 ft is more than 2 times a typical shallow Louisiana lake, which averages under 10 ft.
- About 70 miles from Lake Charles, as the crow flies.
Fish Species
Species recorded for this lake. Presence only - no abundance ratings.
Lakes Nearby
| Lake | County | Distance | Surface Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anacoco Lake | Vernon | 8.7 mi | 2,199 acres |
| Cross Bayou Lake | Vernon | 15 mi | 122.56 acres |
| Labar Lake | Vernon | 17 mi | 28.5 acres |
| Engineer Lake | Vernon | 17 mi | 39.78 acres |
| Loring Lake | Sabine | 30 mi | 62.41 acres |
| Toledo Bend Reservoir | Sabine | 30 mi | 181,600 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Vernon Lake
How Big Is Vernon Lake?
Vernon Lake covers 6 acres in Vernon County, Louisiana.
How Deep Is Vernon Lake?
Vernon Lake reaches 53 ft at its deepest. Its average depth is 23 ft.
What Fish Are in Vernon Lake?
The LDWF lists Largemouth Bass, Florida Bass, Spotted Bass, Black Crappie, White Crappie, Bluegill, Longear Sunfish, Warmouth, Channel Catfish, Blue Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Gizzard Shad and Threadfin Shad for Vernon Lake.
What Is the Largest Lake in Vernon County?
Anacoco Lake is the largest lake in Vernon County, at 2,199 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