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Black Bayou Lake

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Use caution — an official advisory is in effect

Use caution

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • A Heat Advisory is in effect for Sevier; Howard; Little River; Hempstead; Nevada; Miller; Lafayette; Columbia; Union; Caddo; Bossier; Webster and other areas.
Use cautionHot — visit early

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect

Use caution

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 07366472, as of Aug 22, 12:30 PM gauge-local time
  • A Heat Advisory is in effect for Sevier; Howard; Little River; Hempstead; Nevada; Miller; Lafayette; Columbia; Union; Caddo; Bossier; Webster and other areas. NWS Shreveport LA
Gage height
31.21 ft
water level

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Chauvin Bayou near Monroe, LA (3.6 mi away), as of Aug 22, 12:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Black Bayou Lake

H: 104° L: 71°
Sunny
Sunny
103°
|
Feels like 117°
Precipitation
6%
Humidity
40%
Wind
8 mph
UV Index
9.6
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🧴High UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Overcast
79°
3 AM
Overcast
77°
6 AM
Clear
71°
9 AM
Sunny
80°
12 PM
Sunny
102°
3 PM
Sunny
104°
6 PM
Sunny
100°
9 PM
Clear
88°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Black Bayou Lake?
Black Bayou Lake is a lake in Louisiana.
Can you swim at Black Bayou Lake?
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Black Bayou Lake rated?
Black Bayou Lake in Louisiana has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 20 reviews.

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  • Monitor water quality reports before swimming
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Location & Contact

Louisiana 71203

Louisiana 71203

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