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

Fish for bluegill and crappie in the South’s largest artificial body of water.


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COMMON CATCHES IN LOUISIANA



LARGEMOUTH BASS

LARGEMOUTH BASS

FIND WHERE TO CATCH


The largemouth bass is the most popular freshwater game fish.

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

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


BLACK CRAPPIE

BLACK CRAPPIE

FIND WHERE TO CATCH

Crappies are members of the sunfish and the black bass family.

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

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

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

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

TYPES OF FISHING IN LOUISIANA



lakes and ponds

LAKES & PONDS

Learn about the structures in lakes and ponds. Learn where to find fish, tips and more.

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