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Woolen Lake, Louisiana
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Louisiana
32.20 degrees N, 91.97 degrees W - Richland 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 - Woolen Lake
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Woolen Lake Stacks Up
- Deeper than 18% of the 27 natural Louisiana lakes ranked by depth.
- Larger than 61% of the 664 lakes counted in Louisiana.
- The largest lake in Richland County among those counted.
- A shallow lake - typical of most Louisiana lakes, which run under 20 ft at their deepest.
Fish Species
Species recorded for this lake. Presence only - no abundance ratings.
Lakes Nearby
| Lake | County | Distance | Surface Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hewitt Lake | Franklin | 7.1 mi | 36.27 acres |
| Crew Lake | Caldwell | 7.4 mi | 40.88 acres |
| Davis Lake | Caldwell | 7.7 mi | 147.51 acres |
| Thompson Brake | Caldwell | 8.1 mi | 67.96 acres |
| Brushy Lake | Caldwell | 8.3 mi | 81.14 acres |
| Brown Lake | Caldwell | 8.4 mi | 38.72 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Woolen Lake
How Big Is Woolen Lake?
Woolen Lake covers 275 acres in Richland County, Louisiana.
How Deep Is Woolen Lake?
Woolen Lake reaches 15 ft at its deepest. Its average depth is 5 ft.
What Fish Are in Woolen Lake?
The LDWF lists Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, White Crappie, Bluegill, Redear Sunfish, Longear Sunfish, Warmouth, Channel Catfish, Blue Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Freshwater Drum, Smallmouth Buffalo, Bigmouth Buffalo and Spotted Gar for Woolen Lake.
What Is the Largest Lake in Richland County?
Woolen Lake is the largest lake in Richland County, at 275 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