TV channels & antenna towers in Bayou Gauche, Louisiana

Bayou Gauche has 35 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 22 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KNLD-LD, 16 miles to the ENE.

Open Bayou Gauche in the live finder

35TV transmitters within 70 miles

8networks over the air

16 mito the closest tower

2,071population

Network channels in Bayou Gauche

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
CBSWWL-TVCBS	4	24 mi	70° ENE	Strong	New Orleans, LA
CWWNOL-TVCW	38	30 mi	68° ENE	Good	New Orleans, LA
NBCWDSUNBC	6	30 mi	68° ENE	Good	New Orleans, LA
ABCWGNOABC	26	30 mi	68° ENE	Good	New Orleans, LA
FOXWVUE-DTFox	8	30 mi	67° ENE	Good	New Orleans, LA
IONWPXL-TVION	49	31 mi	64° ENE	Good	New Orleans, LA
TLMKGLA-DTTelemundo	42	31 mi	65° ENE	Good	Hammond, LA
TLMWLFT-CDTelemundo	30.2	56 mi	317° NW	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
ABCWBRZ-TVABC	2	58 mi	307° NW	Fair	Baton Rouge, LA
CBSWAFBCBS	9	62 mi	310° NW	Weak	Baton Rouge, LA
CWWGMB-TVCW	44.2	64 mi	306° NW	Fair	Baton Rouge, LA
CWWBRL-CDCW	21	64 mi	306° NW	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
NBCWVLA-TVNBC	33	64 mi	306° NW	Good	Baton Rouge, LA
MeTVWBXH-CDMeTV	39.2	65 mi	315° NW	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA

Over-the-air TV in Bayou Gauche

With roughly 2,070 residents, Bayou Gauche is a small community in Louisiana. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 35 licensed TV transmitters: 16 full-power, 11 Class A and 8 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 22 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 12 at good or strong strength.

7 of them are within 25 miles of Bayou Gauche, 11 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 17 are more than 45 miles out. Seven of the 14 network stations in range are licensed to Baton Rouge, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Baton Rouge's stations.

The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 26 (WGNO), CBS on channel 4 (WWL-TV), NBC on channel 6 (WDSU), Fox on channel 8 (WVUE-DT), CW on channel 38 (WNOL-TV), ION on channel 49 (WPXL-TV), Telemundo on channel 42 (KGLA-DT) and MeTV on channel 39.2 (WBXH-CD). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal). 5 full-power stations in range have no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.

Which way to point your antenna in Bayou Gauche

Point your antenna ENE, at about 68°. The main network towers for Bayou Gauche sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Five network stations, WNOL-TV, WDSU, WGNO, WVUE-DT and KGLA-DT, transmit from the same tower site about 30 miles east of Bayou Gauche (68° ENE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Bayou Gauche at fair strength or better, 40% arrive from the east; the rest are spread across two other directions.

All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Bayou Gauche, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Bayou Gauche

The farthest main network tower for Bayou Gauche is WVUE-DT (Fox), 30 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Bayou Gauche

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
KNLD-LDLow power	16 mi	57° ENE	Fair	New Orleans, LA
WQDT-LDLow power	16 mi	57° ENE	Fair	New, LA
WTNO-CDClass A	21 mi	51° NE	Fair	New Orleans, LA
KNOV-CDClass A	23 mi	61° ENE	Fair	New Orleans, LA
WUPLFull power	24 mi	70° ENE	Strong	Slidell, LA
WBXN-CDClass A	24 mi	70° ENE	Fair	New Orleans, LA
K20MM-DLow power	25 mi	68° ENE	Fair	New Orleans, LA
KFOL-CDClass A	26 mi	243° WSW	Fair	Houma, LA
WYES-TVFull power	30 mi	67° ENE	Good	New Orleans, LA
WLAE-TVFull power	31 mi	64° ENE	Good	New Orleans, LA
WHNOFull power	31 mi	64° ENE	Good	New Orleans, LA
KJUN-CDClass A	46 mi	267° W	Poor	Morgan City, LA
KWBJ-CDClass A	48 mi	265° W	Poor	Morgan City, LA
WRUG-LDLow power	56 mi	321° NW	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
W31EL-DLow power	58 mi	315° NW	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
WLPB-TVFull power	62 mi	311° NW	Fair	Baton Rouge, LA
KPBN-LDLow power	63 mi	317° NW	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
KZUP-CDClass A	64 mi	306° NW	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
K27NB-DLow power	64 mi	306° NW	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
K29LR-DLow power	64 mi	306° NW	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
KBTR-CDClass A	64 mi	314° NW	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA

How Bayou Gauche compares with the rest of Louisiana

With 22 stations at fair strength or better, Bayou Gauche ranks 6th of 283 places in Louisiana: more than the typical Louisiana town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 24 miles away, against a state median of 19 miles.

50% of Louisiana's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Kenner, 18 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Bayou Gauche: step by step

Mount the antenna in the attic or high on the wall facing the towers, keeping the cable to the TV as short as you can.
Point it toward 67° ENE, the direction of WVUE-DT (Fox), 30 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
Expect around 22 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is ABC in Bayou Gauche, LA?

ABC is on channel 26 from WGNO, broadcasting from 30 miles ENE of Bayou Gauche. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Bayou Gauche, LA?

CBS is on channel 4 from WWL-TV, broadcasting from 24 miles ENE of Bayou Gauche. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Bayou Gauche, LA?

NBC is on channel 6 from WDSU, broadcasting from 30 miles ENE of Bayou Gauche. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Bayou Gauche, LA?

Fox is on channel 8 from WVUE-DT, broadcasting from 30 miles ENE of Bayou Gauche. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Bayou Gauche, LA?

CW is on channel 38 from WNOL-TV, broadcasting from 30 miles ENE of Bayou Gauche. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Bayou Gauche?

35 transmitters within 70 miles of Bayou Gauche; around 22 of them are likely to be receivable with amplified indoor or attic antenna. Each station usually carries several subchannels, so the total channel count after a scan is higher.

Which direction should I point my TV antenna in Bayou Gauche?

Point your antenna ENE, at about 68°. The main network towers for Bayou Gauche sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Bayou Gauche?

Amplified indoor or attic antenna (25–45 miles). Towers are at medium range. An amplified indoor antenna can work; an attic-mounted antenna is the safer choice.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Bayou Gauche?

An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Bayou Gauche?

Yes. The free RCA Signal Finder app for iPhone and Android uses your phone's GPS and compass to show which way each tower is from where you stand.

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