Madison County · lake
Despair Lake
Despair Lake is a lake in Madison County, Louisiana. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Louisiana's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
93°
76°
8 mph
12%
Sat
Overcast
92°
77°
15 mph
19%
Sun
Overcast
92°
71°
12 mph
3%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Horseshoe Lake2.8 mi
- Lake One2.6 mi
- Panola Bayou3.0 mi
- Eagle Lake3.9 mi
- Judd Bayou3.8 mi
- Bayou Despair4.5 mi
- Dunlap Lake4.5 mi
- Willow Lake4.6 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official LA regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Despair Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Despair Lake?+
Yes — Louisiana requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Despair Lake?+
Despair Lake is a lake in Madison County, Louisiana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.