TV channels & antenna towers in Bayou Vista, Louisiana

Bayou Vista has 25 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, CW, Telemundo and MeTV. About 8 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KWBJ-CD, 4.5 miles to the ENE.

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25TV transmitters within 70 miles

6networks over the air

4.5 mito the closest tower

4,652population

Network channels in Bayou Vista

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
ABCWBRZ-TVABC	2	42 mi	6° N	Fair	Baton Rouge, LA
CWWGMB-TVCW	44.2	44 mi	360° N	Good	Baton Rouge, LA
CWWBRL-CDCW	21	44 mi	360° N	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
NBCWVLA-TVNBC	33	44 mi	360° N	Good	Baton Rouge, LA
CBSWAFBCBS	9	47 mi	4° N	Weak	Baton Rouge, LA
TLMWLFT-CDTelemundo	30.2	49 mi	15° NNE	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
MeTVWBXH-CDMeTV	39.2	52 mi	6° N	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
NBCKLAF-LDNBC	14	60 mi	308° NW	Poor	Lafayette, LA
TLMKLWBTelemundo	50.3	61 mi	318° NW	Fair	New Iberia, LA

Over-the-air TV in Bayou Vista

Bayou Vista is a town of about 4,650 people in Louisiana. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 25 licensed TV transmitters: 6 full-power, 10 Class A, 8 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 8 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 4 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 2 transmitters are within 25 miles, 8 between 25 and 45 miles, and 15 farther out. Seven of the 9 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 best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 2 (WBRZ-TV), CBS on channel 9 (WAFB), NBC on channel 33 (WVLA-TV), CW on channel 44.2 (WGMB-TV), Telemundo on channel 50.3 (KLWB) and MeTV on channel 39.2 (WBXH-CD). No Fox affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KADN-TV in Lafayette, LA, 73 miles to the northwest. Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (fair signal). 1 full-power station in range has no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.

Which way to point your antenna in Bayou Vista

Point your antenna N, at about 3°. The main network towers for Bayou Vista sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Three network stations, WGMB-TV, WBRL-CD and WVLA-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 44 miles north of Bayou Vista (360° N). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 4 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Bayou Vista at fair strength or better, 75% arrive from the north; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Bayou Vista

The farthest main network tower for Bayou Vista is WVLA-TV (NBC), 44 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.

WAFB (CBS), 47 miles north, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.

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 Vista

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
KWBJ-CDClass A	4.5 mi	61° ENE	Good	Morgan City, LA
KJUN-CDClass A	7.3 mi	53° NE	Fair	Morgan City, LA
KFOL-CDClass A	29 mi	100° E	Fair	Houma, LA
KZUP-CDClass A	44 mi	360° N	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
K27NB-DLow power	44 mi	360° N	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
K29LR-DLow power	44 mi	360° N	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
WLPB-TVFull power	47 mi	5° N	Good	Baton Rouge, LA
W31EL-DLow power	48 mi	12° NNE	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
KAJN-CDClass A	50 mi	300° WNW	Poor	Lafayette, LA
KBTR-CDClass A	52 mi	6° N	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
WRUG-LDLow power	53 mi	17° NNE	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
KPBN-LDLow power	53 mi	9° N	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
KDCG-CDClass A	61 mi	318° NW	Poor	Opelousas, LA
KXKW-LDTranslator	61 mi	318° NW	Poor	Lafayette, LA
KNLD-LDLow power	66 mi	76° ENE	Poor	New Orleans, LA
WQDT-LDLow power	66 mi	76° ENE	Poor	New, LA

How Bayou Vista compares with the rest of Louisiana

With 8 stations at fair strength or better, Bayou Vista ranks 261st of 283 places in Louisiana: fewer than the typical Louisiana town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 42 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 Houma, 34 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Bayou Vista: 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 360° N, the direction of WVLA-TV (NBC), 44 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 8 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 Vista, LA?

ABC is on channel 2 from WBRZ-TV, broadcasting from 42 miles N of Bayou Vista. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Bayou Vista, LA?

CBS is on channel 9 from WAFB, broadcasting from 47 miles N of Bayou Vista. Estimated signal: weak.

What channel is NBC in Bayou Vista, LA?

NBC is on channel 33 from WVLA-TV, broadcasting from 44 miles N of Bayou Vista. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Bayou Vista, LA?

CW is on channel 44.2 from WGMB-TV, broadcasting from 44 miles N of Bayou Vista. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Telemundo in Bayou Vista, LA?

Telemundo is on channel 50.3 from KLWB, broadcasting from 61 miles NW of Bayou Vista. Estimated signal: fair.

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

25 transmitters within 70 miles of Bayou Vista; around 8 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 Vista?

Point your antenna N, at about 3°. The main network towers for Bayou Vista sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Bayou Vista?

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. Picking up CBS from up to 47 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Bayou Vista?

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

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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