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Bayou Rouge
River · Cottonport, Louisiana
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Use cautionLive flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
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Live flow only — judge the water in person
Use cautionLive flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 07383510, as of Aug 23, 7:30 AM gauge-local time
No official beach-advisory feed for Louisiana yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Bayou Des Glaises Div Ch nr Moreauville, LA. (5 mi away), as of Aug 23, 7:30 AM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bayou Rouge?
- Bayou Rouge is a river in Cottonport, Louisiana.
- Can you swim at Bayou Rouge?
- Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 23, 2026.
- How is Bayou Rouge rated?
- Bayou Rouge in Cottonport, Louisiana has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 4 reviews.
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