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Lake Bistineau conditions today

Lake Bistineau, Louisiana
Photo: Billy Hathorn, CC BY-SA 3.0

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Water level

133.40ft

Down 0.17 ft this week

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

Outlook. Monday: ESE wind 3 to 4 kt, gusts to 7 kt, high near 80°F. Tuesday: SE wind 1 to 3 kt, gusts to 5 kt, high near 80°F.

7-day wind forecast

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Water level

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133.40ft NGVD29

-0.17 ft in 7 days
Sep 25Oct 10Oct 25

Reading from Oct 26, 2026.

Lake Bistineau was at 133.40 ft on October 26, falling 0.17 ft over the past week.

Lake facts

Type
Reservoir
State
Louisiana
Surface area
13,062 acres
USGS gauge
07349250, Lake Bistineau near Ringgold, LA
Coordinates
32.3264° N, 93.4261° W

About Lake Bistineau

Lake Bistineau is a 13,062-acre reservoir in Louisiana.

Water level on this page comes from USGS gauge 07349250 (Lake Bistineau near Ringgold, LA). Wind, gusts and rain come from the National Weather Service forecast grid that covers the water.

With this much open water, waves build quickly when the wind lines up with the long axis of the lake. Pick a launch on the upwind shore on breezy days and the ride home is easier. Reservoir levels move with releases and inflow, so ramps and beaches can change week to week. The water level page tracks that day by day.

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.

Lake Bistineau questions

Is it windy on Lake Bistineau today?

The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: ESE wind 3 to 4 kt, gusts to 7 kt, high near 80°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 Lake Bistineau right now?

Lake Bistineau was at 133.40 ft on October 26, falling 0.17 ft over the past week.

How big is Lake Bistineau?

Lake Bistineau covers about 13,062 acres (20 square miles) of surface water.

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