FISHING IN LOUISIANA
Louisiana offers some of the finest saltwater fishing in North America! In fact, the Louisiana Gulf Coast is known world over for providing a wide variety of saltwater fish and fishing experiences, the likes of which are hard to find anywhere else.
FIND FISHING SPOTS NEAR YOU
TOP FISHING SPOTS IN LOUISIANA
JIMMIE DAVIS STATE PARK
This Park offers two boat launches and a fishing pier that cater to the sportsmen looking for a prime freshwater fishing spot.
NEW ORLEANS CITY PARK
In the heart of New Orleans lies Big Lake, great for residents and visitors hoping to catch fish.
TOLEDO BEND RESERVOIR
GET A LOUISIANA FISHING LICENSE
COMMON CATCHES IN LOUISIANA
| GEAR TO USE | |
|---|---|
| Rod | 6.5 foot medium or medium-heavy action graphite spinning rod |
| Reel | Spinning reel |
| Line | 8-pound test monofilament fishing line |
| Lure | Spinnerbaits, Crankbaits, Frog & Toad Fishing Baits, Soft Plastic Baits, Topwater Fishing Baits |
CHANNEL CATFISH
FIND WHERE TO CATCH
The channel catfish is very highly regarded for its food and sports value.
| GEAR TO USE | |
|---|---|
| Rod | 6-7-foot, medium-heavy spinning rod |
| Reel | Spinning reel |
| Line | 14-pound or stronger abrasion-resistant monofilament line |
| Lure | Terminal tackle (circle or bait hooks, treble hooks, egg sinkers), live worms or minnows, cut-bait |
| GEAR TO USE | |
|---|---|
| Rod | Ultralight spinning or spincast combos |
| Reel | Spinning reel |
| Line | 4-10 pound test monofilament fishing line |
| Lure | Fishing Hooks, Jigs (various colors and weights), Spoons, Mini-Crankbaits (use bobbers or floats as well) |
FLOUNDER
FIND WHERE TO CATCH
The flounder is a rapid swimmer and a good light-tackle game fish. It is the most important flatfish of the Atlantic states.
| GEAR TO USE | |
|---|---|
| Rod | 7-foot, medium casting rod |
| Reel | Light to medium reel |
| Line | 10-12 pound test braid of fluorocarbon line, 20- pound fluorocarbon leader |
| Lure | Live Bait (Minnow, Mullet, Croakers, Shrimp), Artificial Bait (Red, Pink, White or Yellow Grub-Tailed Jigs), (use sinker as well) |
RED SNAPPER
FIND WHERE TO CATCH
The red snapper is one of the most valuable and heavily exploited snappers in American waters.
| GEAR TO USE | |
|---|---|
| Rod | 6-7 foot strong, fast-action spinning rod |
| Reel | Medium to heavy reel |
| Line | 20-30 pound test line |
| Lure | Vertical Jigs, Soft Plastics |
SPOTTED SEATROUT
FIND WHERE TO CATCH
Two large, recurvate canine teeth in the front of the upper jaw stand out noticeably on the spotted seatrout.
| GEAR TO USE | |
|---|---|
| Rod | 7 foot medium action graphite rod |
| Reel | Baitcasting or spinning reel |
| Line | 20-30 pound fluorocarbon line |
| Lure | Live Shrimp, Live Baitfish, Strips of cut Muleet or Pinfish, Bait-Tail Jigs, Swimming Plugs, Topwater Plugs |
LAKES & PONDS
Learn about the structures in lakes and ponds. Learn where to find fish, tips and more.
