Freeman Lake Fishing near Lecompte, Louisiana

• Overview

  Freeman Lake is one of the Rapides Parish listings for Louisiana. It stands 85 feet above sea level. For supplies, Lecompte is 3.5 miles out. Lafayette sits 61 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. Others within reach: Mathews Brake 1.1 miles away, 3.1 miles away is Cocodrie Lake, Weems Lake 3.4 miles away, 3.9 miles away is Hardy Lake and Bayou Sans 4.2 miles away. A county boundary sits nearby, which can matter for local access rules.

• Where to Fish on Freeman Lake

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Documented catches and surveys in the area cover gizzard shad. Reported species tell you what lives around here, nothing more. On Freeman Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 82°F in July and bottom out at 48°F in January. The year never really closes; it just gets uncomfortable in summer. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. Freeman Lake runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. One rod, a handful of hooks and floats, and a few small lures are enough for this water. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. The nearest alternative is Mathews Brake, 1.1 miles out. Treat access at Freeman Lake as something to verify.