Where is Indigo Bayou?

Indigo Bayou is a river in Louisiana.

Updated June 13, 2026

Indigo Bayou

River

Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live 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 caution

Live 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 07383360, as of Aug 22, 7:30 AM gauge-local time

Gage height

41.65 ft

water level

No official beach-advisory feed for Louisiana yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Little River at Boggy Bayou Rd e of Marksville, LA (13.7 mi away), as of Aug 22, 7:30 AM gauge-local time.

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Weather at Indigo Bayou

H: 105° L: 74°

Mist

74°

Feels like 80°

Precipitation

38%

Humidity

94%

Wind

4 mph

UV Index

Water Conditions:

🏊Cool but swimmable

12 AM

76°

3 AM

75°

6 AM

74°

9 AM

81°

12 PM

93°

3 PM

97°

6 PM

101°

9 PM

78°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Indigo Bayou?: Indigo Bayou is a river in Louisiana.
Can you swim at Indigo Bayou?: Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.

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Location & Contact

Louisiana

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