Lake Pontchartrain

A brackish estuary called Lake Pontchartrain can be found in southeast Louisiana in the United States. It has a surface size of 630 square miles (1,600 km2) and a depth of 12 to 14 feet on average (3.7 to 4.3 m). Dredging keeps some shipping channels deeper. About 40 miles (64 km) from west to east and 24 miles (39 km) from south to north, it has an oval form.

Red drum spotted seatrout, and Atlantic croaker is among the most sought-after fish species in Lake Pontchartrain, according to anglers. Additionally, flounder, shrimp, crab, and bull sharks reside in the lake's waters. Eight boat launches, many piers, and plenty of beachfront access are available in Lake Pontchartrain for swimming and fishing.

Pelicans, eagles, ospreys, otters, manatees, gulls, terns, herons, egrets, rails, black skimmers, and many other species of birds and animals find refuge in the lake and the adjacent marsh area. Around the lake, there are places to camp and stay overnight for long weekends of fun. Visitors should also travel across the second-largest saltwater lake in the United States on the longest continuous bridge over water in the world.

Location: Southeastern Louisiana

Surface Area: 403,000 acres
Max Depth: 65 Feet