Louisiana has over 3,500 named lakes, reservoirs, and major inland waters, plus the Gulf of Mexico. From Toledo Bend's bass to the Atchafalaya Basin's catfish and Grand Isle's redfish, the Pelican State offers incredible freshwater and saltwater fishing.
Fishing Regulations
- Possession limit is TWICE the daily creel limit unless otherwise stated.
- Sturgeon: no legal harvest or possession.
- Paddlefish cannot be retained alive and cannot be harvested by snagging; 30-in max lower-jaw fork length.
- Anglers may have up to 3x daily bag limit of black bass below US 90 in coastal Louisiana if fish kept whole in separate labeled bags.
15 species limits are shown per spot in the CatchTales app.
Pick a region below to explore its fishing spots.
Central Louisiana Region
Red River Inlet, Lake Verret, Grand Lake, Catahoula Lake
40 spots
Coastal Louisiana & Gulf Region
Grand Isle Inlet, Venice, Port Fourchon, Gulf of Mexico
40 spots
North Louisiana Region
Toledo Bend Inlet, Lake Bistineau, Caney Lake, Black Bayou
40 spots
Southeastern Louisiana Region
Lake Pontchartrain Inlet, Maurepas, Pearl River, Honey Island
40 spots
Southwestern LA & Atchafalaya Region
Atchafalaya Basin Inlet, White Lake, Vermilion Bay, North Southwestern LA Lake
37 spots
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