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LouisianaNatural lake, 2,526 acres, Catahoula Parish

Larto Lake conditions today

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35.97ft

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Wind and gusts0 to 30+ ktScoreGood, caution, stay ashoreNightBest windowArrows point where the wind blows to.

Outlook. Monday: ENE wind 1 to 4 kt, gusts to 7 kt, high near 78°F. Tuesday: ESE wind 1 to 3 kt, gusts to 6 kt, high near 81°F.

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Water level

35.97ft NGVD29

-0.08 ft in 7 days

0.89 ft below the October normal

Sep 26Oct 11Oct 26

Reading from Oct 26, 2026. Shaded band: range of October averages on record; dashed line is the typical level.

Larto Lake was at 35.97 ft on October 26, holding steady over the past week (-0.08 ft). That is well below normal for October: the typical October level is 36.86 ft, so the lake is 0.89 ft below its usual mark.

Lake facts

Type
Natural lake
State
Louisiana
County
Catahoula Parish
Surface area
2,526 acres
Level source
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Larto Lake @ Larto Lake, LA
Coordinates
31.3755° N, 91.9322° W

About Larto Lake

Larto Lake covers about 2,526 acres in Catahoula Parish, Louisiana and is classed as a natural lake.

Water level on this page comes from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reading at Larto Lake @ Larto Lake, LA, published through the Corps' CWMS data service. Wind, gusts and rain come from the National Weather Service forecast grid that covers the water.

Mid-sized lakes like this one tend to have shifty, gusty wind near shore and steadier pressure in the middle, which is why gust spread matters as much as average speed.

The go or no-go calls above are a starting point, not a guarantee. Read how we score conditions, and always check local rules and posted warnings before you launch.

Larto Lake questions

Is it windy on Larto Lake today?

The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: ENE wind 1 to 4 kt, gusts to 7 kt, high near 78°F. The panel at the top of this page refreshes the current wind, gusts and direction when you open it and turns them into a call for sailing, paddling, power boating and fishing.

What is the water level at Larto Lake right now?

Larto Lake was at 35.97 ft on October 26, holding steady over the past week (-0.08 ft). That is well below normal for October: the typical October level is 36.86 ft, so the lake is 0.89 ft below its usual mark.

How big is Larto Lake?

Larto Lake covers about 2,526 acres (3.9 square miles) of surface water.

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