Fishing in the Central Louisiana Region

The inlet streams feeding Red River offer good fishing for the region's target species.

1. Red River Inlet (Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie, Bream)

Red River Inlet, Louisiana

The inlet streams feeding Red River offer good fishing for the region's target species.

• Largemouth bass · Limit: 10 daily · No size limit statewide; special waters have MLLs (Atchafalaya area 12 in/5 fish; Eagle Lake 16 in; Toledo Bend 14 in/8 fish)
• Blue catfish · Limit: 100 daily aggregate catfish · Min 12 in
• Crappie · Limit: 50 daily (100 possession) · Special waters: 25-30 daily

Boat Launch: Red River Inlet →

2. Lake Verret (Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie, Bream)

Lake Verret, Louisiana

Lake Verret offers excellent fishing in the Central Louisiana with good public access and scenic surroundings.

• ⚠ This water: Black bass 12 in min, 5/day (Atchafalaya area).
• Largemouth bass · Limit: 10 daily · No size limit statewide; special waters have MLLs (Atchafalaya area 12 in/5 fish; Eagle Lake 16 in; Toledo Bend 14 in/8 fish)
• Blue catfish · Limit: 100 daily aggregate catfish · Min 12 in
• Crappie · Limit: 50 daily (100 possession) · Special waters: 25-30 daily

Boat Launch: East Launch →

3. Grand Lake (Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie, Bream)

Grand Lake, Louisiana

Grand Lake offers excellent fishing in the Central Louisiana with good public access and scenic surroundings.

• Largemouth bass · Limit: 10 daily · No size limit statewide; special waters have MLLs (Atchafalaya area 12 in/5 fish; Eagle Lake 16 in; Toledo Bend 14 in/8 fish)
• Blue catfish · Limit: 100 daily aggregate catfish · Min 12 in
• Crappie · Limit: 50 daily (100 possession) · Special waters: 25-30 daily

Boat Launch: Hackberry Public Boat Launch →

4. Catahoula Lake (Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie, Bream)

Catahoula Lake, Louisiana

Catahoula Lake offers excellent fishing in the Central Louisiana with good public access and scenic surroundings.

• Largemouth bass · Limit: 10 daily · No size limit statewide; special waters have MLLs (Atchafalaya area 12 in/5 fish; Eagle Lake 16 in; Toledo Bend 14 in/8 fish)
• Blue catfish · Limit: 100 daily aggregate catfish · Min 12 in
• Crappie · Limit: 50 daily (100 possession) · Special waters: 25-30 daily

Boat Launch: East Launch →

5. Chicot Lake (Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie, Bream)

Chicot Lake, Louisiana

Chicot Lake offers excellent fishing in the Central Louisiana with good public access and scenic surroundings.

• Largemouth bass · Limit: 10 daily · No size limit statewide; special waters have MLLs (Atchafalaya area 12 in/5 fish; Eagle Lake 16 in; Toledo Bend 14 in/8 fish)
• Blue catfish · Limit: 100 daily aggregate catfish · Min 12 in
• Crappie · Limit: 50 daily (100 possession) · Special waters: 25-30 daily

Boat Launch: East Launch →

6. Lake L11 (Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie, Bream)

Lake L11, Louisiana

Lake L11 offers good fishing opportunities in the Central Louisiana of Louisiana with scenic natural surroundings.

• Largemouth bass · Limit: 10 daily · No size limit statewide; special waters have MLLs (Atchafalaya area 12 in/5 fish; Eagle Lake 16 in; Toledo Bend 14 in/8 fish)
• Blue catfish · Limit: 100 daily aggregate catfish · Min 12 in
• Crappie · Limit: 50 daily (100 possession) · Special waters: 25-30 daily

Boat Launch: East Launch →

7. Cocodrie Lake (Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie, Bream)

Cocodrie Lake, Louisiana

Popular fishing lake in the Central Louisiana Region region of Louisiana.

• Largemouth bass · Limit: 10 daily · No size limit statewide; special waters have MLLs (Atchafalaya area 12 in/5 fish; Eagle Lake 16 in; Toledo Bend 14 in/8 fish)
• Blue catfish · Limit: 100 daily aggregate catfish · Min 12 in
• Crappie · Limit: 50 daily (100 possession) · Special waters: 25-30 daily

Boat Launch: East Launch →

8. Cypress Lake (Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie, Bream)

Cypress Lake, Louisiana

Popular fishing lake in the Central Louisiana Region region of Louisiana.

• Largemouth bass · Limit: 10 daily · No size limit statewide; special waters have MLLs (Atchafalaya area 12 in/5 fish; Eagle Lake 16 in; Toledo Bend 14 in/8 fish)
• Blue catfish · Limit: 100 daily aggregate catfish · Min 12 in
• Crappie · Limit: 50 daily (100 possession) · Special waters: 25-30 daily

Boat Launch: East Launch →

9. Lake Peigneur (Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie, Bream)

Lake Peigneur, Louisiana

Popular fishing lake in the Central Louisiana Region region of Louisiana.

• Largemouth bass · Limit: 10 daily · No size limit statewide; special waters have MLLs (Atchafalaya area 12 in/5 fish; Eagle Lake 16 in; Toledo Bend 14 in/8 fish)
• Blue catfish · Limit: 100 daily aggregate catfish · Min 12 in
• Crappie · Limit: 50 daily (100 possession) · Special waters: 25-30 daily

Boat Launch: East Launch →

10. Atchafalaya River (Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie, Bream)

Atchafalaya River, Louisiana

Popular river fishing in the Central Louisiana Region region of Louisiana.

• Largemouth bass · Limit: 10 daily · No size limit statewide; special waters have MLLs (Atchafalaya area 12 in/5 fish; Eagle Lake 16 in; Toledo Bend 14 in/8 fish)
• Blue catfish · Limit: 100 daily aggregate catfish · Min 12 in
• Crappie · Limit: 50 daily (100 possession) · Special waters: 25-30 daily

Boat Launch: East Launch →

11. Bayou Plaquemine (Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie, Bream)

Bayou Plaquemine, Louisiana

Popular river fishing in the Central Louisiana Region region of Louisiana.

• Largemouth bass · Limit: 10 daily · No size limit statewide; special waters have MLLs (Atchafalaya area 12 in/5 fish; Eagle Lake 16 in; Toledo Bend 14 in/8 fish)
• Blue catfish · Limit: 100 daily aggregate catfish · Min 12 in
• Crappie · Limit: 50 daily (100 possession) · Special waters: 25-30 daily

Boat Launch: East Launch →

12. Black River (Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie, Bream)

Black River, Louisiana

Popular river fishing in the Central Louisiana Region region of Louisiana.

• Largemouth bass · Limit: 10 daily · No size limit statewide; special waters have MLLs (Atchafalaya area 12 in/5 fish; Eagle Lake 16 in; Toledo Bend 14 in/8 fish)
• Blue catfish · Limit: 100 daily aggregate catfish · Min 12 in
• Crappie · Limit: 50 daily (100 possession) · Special waters: 25-30 daily

Boat Launch: Youngblood Landing Lake Larto →

13. Calcasieu River (Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie, Bream)

Calcasieu River, Louisiana

Popular river fishing in the Central Louisiana Region region of Louisiana.

• Largemouth bass · Limit: 10 daily · No size limit statewide; special waters have MLLs (Atchafalaya area 12 in/5 fish; Eagle Lake 16 in; Toledo Bend 14 in/8 fish)
• Blue catfish · Limit: 100 daily aggregate catfish · Min 12 in
• Crappie · Limit: 50 daily (100 possession) · Special waters: 25-30 daily

Boat Launch: Calcasieu River →

14. Little River (Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie, Bream)

Little River, Louisiana

Popular river fishing in the Central Louisiana Region region of Louisiana.

• Largemouth bass · Limit: 10 daily · No size limit statewide; special waters have MLLs (Atchafalaya area 12 in/5 fish; Eagle Lake 16 in; Toledo Bend 14 in/8 fish)
• Blue catfish · Limit: 100 daily aggregate catfish · Min 12 in
• Crappie · Limit: 50 daily (100 possession) · Special waters: 25-30 daily

Boat Launch: East Launch →

15. Mermentau River (Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie, Bream)

Mermentau River, Louisiana

Popular river fishing in the Central Louisiana Region region of Louisiana.

• Largemouth bass · Limit: 10 daily · No size limit statewide; special waters have MLLs (Atchafalaya area 12 in/5 fish; Eagle Lake 16 in; Toledo Bend 14 in/8 fish)
• Blue catfish · Limit: 100 daily aggregate catfish · Min 12 in
• Crappie · Limit: 50 daily (100 possession) · Special waters: 25-30 daily

Boat Launch: East Launch →

16. Sabine River (Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie, Bream)

Sabine River, Louisiana

Popular river fishing in the Central Louisiana Region region of Louisiana.

• ⚠ This water: Black bass 14 in minimum (above Toledo Bend), 8/day; crappie 25.
• Largemouth bass · Limit: 10 daily · No size limit statewide; special waters have MLLs (Atchafalaya area 12 in/5 fish; Eagle Lake 16 in; Toledo Bend 14 in/8 fish)
• Blue catfish · Limit: 100 daily aggregate catfish · Min 12 in
• Crappie · Limit: 50 daily (100 possession) · Special waters: 25-30 daily

Boat Launch: East Launch →

17. Upper Grand River (Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie, Bream)

Upper Grand River, Louisiana

Popular river fishing in the Central Louisiana Region region of Louisiana.

• Largemouth bass · Limit: 10 daily · No size limit statewide; special waters have MLLs (Atchafalaya area 12 in/5 fish; Eagle Lake 16 in; Toledo Bend 14 in/8 fish)
• Blue catfish · Limit: 100 daily aggregate catfish · Min 12 in
• Crappie · Limit: 50 daily (100 possession) · Special waters: 25-30 daily

Boat Launch: East Launch →

18. Vermilion River (Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie, Bream)

Vermilion River, Louisiana

Popular river fishing in the Central Louisiana Region region of Louisiana.

• Largemouth bass · Limit: 10 daily · No size limit statewide; special waters have MLLs (Atchafalaya area 12 in/5 fish; Eagle Lake 16 in; Toledo Bend 14 in/8 fish)
• Blue catfish · Limit: 100 daily aggregate catfish · Min 12 in
• Crappie · Limit: 50 daily (100 possession) · Special waters: 25-30 daily

Boat Launch: East Launch →

19. West Fork Calcasieu River (Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie, Bream)

West Fork Calcasieu River, Louisiana

Popular river fishing in the Central Louisiana Region region of Louisiana.

• Largemouth bass · Limit: 10 daily · No size limit statewide; special waters have MLLs (Atchafalaya area 12 in/5 fish; Eagle Lake 16 in; Toledo Bend 14 in/8 fish)
• Blue catfish · Limit: 100 daily aggregate catfish · Min 12 in
• Crappie · Limit: 50 daily (100 possession) · Special waters: 25-30 daily

Boat Launch: East Launch →

20. Stevenson Lake (Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie, Bream)

Stevenson Lake, Louisiana

Named lake in the Central Louisiana Region region of Louisiana.

• Largemouth bass · Limit: 10 daily · No size limit statewide; special waters have MLLs (Atchafalaya area 12 in/5 fish; Eagle Lake 16 in; Toledo Bend 14 in/8 fish)
• Blue catfish · Limit: 100 daily aggregate catfish · Min 12 in
• Crappie · Limit: 50 daily (100 possession) · Special waters: 25-30 daily

Boat Launch: East Launch →

21. Bayou des Allemands (Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie, Bream)

Bayou des Allemands, Louisiana

Named lake in the Central Louisiana Region region of Louisiana.

• Largemouth bass · Limit: 10 daily · No size limit statewide; special waters have MLLs (Atchafalaya area 12 in/5 fish; Eagle Lake 16 in; Toledo Bend 14 in/8 fish)
• Blue catfish · Limit: 100 daily aggregate catfish · Min 12 in
• Crappie · Limit: 50 daily (100 possession) · Special waters: 25-30 daily

Boat Launch: Spring Bayou Boat Launch →

22. Alligator Lake (Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie, Bream)

Alligator Lake, Louisiana

Named lake in the Central Louisiana Region region of Louisiana.

• Largemouth bass · Limit: 10 daily · No size limit statewide; special waters have MLLs (Atchafalaya area 12 in/5 fish; Eagle Lake 16 in; Toledo Bend 14 in/8 fish)
• Blue catfish · Limit: 100 daily aggregate catfish · Min 12 in
• Crappie · Limit: 50 daily (100 possession) · Special waters: 25-30 daily

Boat Launch: East Launch →

23. Lac Amelia (Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie, Bream)

Lac Amelia, Louisiana

Named lake in the Central Louisiana Region region of Louisiana.

• Largemouth bass · Limit: 10 daily · No size limit statewide; special waters have MLLs (Atchafalaya area 12 in/5 fish; Eagle Lake 16 in; Toledo Bend 14 in/8 fish)
• Blue catfish · Limit: 100 daily aggregate catfish · Min 12 in
• Crappie · Limit: 50 daily (100 possession) · Special waters: 25-30 daily

Boat Launch: Youngblood Landing Lake Larto →

24. Lake Arthur (Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie, Bream)

Lake Arthur, Louisiana

Named lake in the Central Louisiana Region region of Louisiana.

• Largemouth bass · Limit: 10 daily · No size limit statewide; special waters have MLLs (Atchafalaya area 12 in/5 fish; Eagle Lake 16 in; Toledo Bend 14 in/8 fish)
• Blue catfish · Limit: 100 daily aggregate catfish · Min 12 in
• Crappie · Limit: 50 daily (100 possession) · Special waters: 25-30 daily

Boat Launch: East Launch →

25. Babays Lake (Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie, Bream)

Babays Lake, Louisiana

Named lake in the Central Louisiana Region region of Louisiana.

• Largemouth bass · Limit: 10 daily · No size limit statewide; special waters have MLLs (Atchafalaya area 12 in/5 fish; Eagle Lake 16 in; Toledo Bend 14 in/8 fish)
• Blue catfish · Limit: 100 daily aggregate catfish · Min 12 in
• Crappie · Limit: 50 daily (100 possession) · Special waters: 25-30 daily

Boat Launch: Youngblood Landing Lake Larto →

26. Bay Baron (Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie, Bream)

Bay Baron, Louisiana

Named lake in the Central Louisiana Region region of Louisiana.

• Largemouth bass · Limit: 10 daily · No size limit statewide; special waters have MLLs (Atchafalaya area 12 in/5 fish; Eagle Lake 16 in; Toledo Bend 14 in/8 fish)
• Blue catfish · Limit: 100 daily aggregate catfish · Min 12 in
• Crappie · Limit: 50 daily (100 possession) · Special waters: 25-30 daily

Boat Launch: East Launch →

27. Bay Lake (Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie, Bream)

Bay Lake, Louisiana

Named lake in the Central Louisiana Region region of Louisiana.

• Largemouth bass · Limit: 10 daily · No size limit statewide; special waters have MLLs (Atchafalaya area 12 in/5 fish; Eagle Lake 16 in; Toledo Bend 14 in/8 fish)
• Blue catfish · Limit: 100 daily aggregate catfish · Min 12 in
• Crappie · Limit: 50 daily (100 possession) · Special waters: 25-30 daily

Boat Launch: East Launch →

28. Bay Toni (Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie, Bream)

Bay Toni, Louisiana

Named lake in the Central Louisiana Region region of Louisiana.

• Largemouth bass · Limit: 10 daily · No size limit statewide; special waters have MLLs (Atchafalaya area 12 in/5 fish; Eagle Lake 16 in; Toledo Bend 14 in/8 fish)
• Blue catfish · Limit: 100 daily aggregate catfish · Min 12 in
• Crappie · Limit: 50 daily (100 possession) · Special waters: 25-30 daily

Boat Launch: East Launch →

29. Bayou du Lac (Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie, Bream)

Bayou du Lac, Louisiana

Named lake in the Central Louisiana Region region of Louisiana.

• Largemouth bass · Limit: 10 daily · No size limit statewide; special waters have MLLs (Atchafalaya area 12 in/5 fish; Eagle Lake 16 in; Toledo Bend 14 in/8 fish)
• Blue catfish · Limit: 100 daily aggregate catfish · Min 12 in
• Crappie · Limit: 50 daily (100 possession) · Special waters: 25-30 daily

Boat Launch: Spring Bayou Boat Launch →

30. Begnard Bay (Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie, Bream)

Begnard Bay, Louisiana

Named lake in the Central Louisiana Region region of Louisiana.

• Largemouth bass · Limit: 10 daily · No size limit statewide; special waters have MLLs (Atchafalaya area 12 in/5 fish; Eagle Lake 16 in; Toledo Bend 14 in/8 fish)
• Blue catfish · Limit: 100 daily aggregate catfish · Min 12 in
• Crappie · Limit: 50 daily (100 possession) · Special waters: 25-30 daily

Boat Launch: East Launch →

31. Belson Lake (Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie, Bream)

Belson Lake, Louisiana

Named lake in the Central Louisiana Region region of Louisiana.

• Largemouth bass · Limit: 10 daily · No size limit statewide; special waters have MLLs (Atchafalaya area 12 in/5 fish; Eagle Lake 16 in; Toledo Bend 14 in/8 fish)
• Blue catfish · Limit: 100 daily aggregate catfish · Min 12 in
• Crappie · Limit: 50 daily (100 possession) · Special waters: 25-30 daily

Boat Launch: East Launch →

32. Ben Lake (Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie, Bream)

Ben Lake, Louisiana

Named lake in the Central Louisiana Region region of Louisiana.

• Largemouth bass · Limit: 10 daily · No size limit statewide; special waters have MLLs (Atchafalaya area 12 in/5 fish; Eagle Lake 16 in; Toledo Bend 14 in/8 fish)
• Blue catfish · Limit: 100 daily aggregate catfish · Min 12 in
• Crappie · Limit: 50 daily (100 possession) · Special waters: 25-30 daily

Boat Launch: East Launch →

33. Bench Slough (Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie, Bream)

Bench Slough, Louisiana

Named lake in the Central Louisiana Region region of Louisiana.

• Largemouth bass · Limit: 10 daily · No size limit statewide; special waters have MLLs (Atchafalaya area 12 in/5 fish; Eagle Lake 16 in; Toledo Bend 14 in/8 fish)
• Blue catfish · Limit: 100 daily aggregate catfish · Min 12 in
• Crappie · Limit: 50 daily (100 possession) · Special waters: 25-30 daily

Boat Launch: East Launch →

34. Big Buttonwood Lake (Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie, Bream)

Big Buttonwood Lake, Louisiana

Named lake in the Central Louisiana Region region of Louisiana.

• Largemouth bass · Limit: 10 daily · No size limit statewide; special waters have MLLs (Atchafalaya area 12 in/5 fish; Eagle Lake 16 in; Toledo Bend 14 in/8 fish)
• Blue catfish · Limit: 100 daily aggregate catfish · Min 12 in
• Crappie · Limit: 50 daily (100 possession) · Special waters: 25-30 daily

Boat Launch: East Launch →

35. Big Constance Lake (Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie, Bream)

Big Constance Lake, Louisiana

Named lake in the Central Louisiana Region region of Louisiana.

• Largemouth bass · Limit: 10 daily · No size limit statewide; special waters have MLLs (Atchafalaya area 12 in/5 fish; Eagle Lake 16 in; Toledo Bend 14 in/8 fish)
• Blue catfish · Limit: 100 daily aggregate catfish · Min 12 in
• Crappie · Limit: 50 daily (100 possession) · Special waters: 25-30 daily

Boat Launch: East Launch →

36. Big Eddy Lake (Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie, Bream)

Big Eddy Lake, Louisiana

Named lake in the Central Louisiana Region region of Louisiana.

• Largemouth bass · Limit: 10 daily · No size limit statewide; special waters have MLLs (Atchafalaya area 12 in/5 fish; Eagle Lake 16 in; Toledo Bend 14 in/8 fish)
• Blue catfish · Limit: 100 daily aggregate catfish · Min 12 in
• Crappie · Limit: 50 daily (100 possession) · Special waters: 25-30 daily

Boat Launch: East Launch →

37. Big Hole (Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie, Bream)

Big Hole, Louisiana

Named lake in the Central Louisiana Region region of Louisiana.

• Largemouth bass · Limit: 10 daily · No size limit statewide; special waters have MLLs (Atchafalaya area 12 in/5 fish; Eagle Lake 16 in; Toledo Bend 14 in/8 fish)
• Blue catfish · Limit: 100 daily aggregate catfish · Min 12 in
• Crappie · Limit: 50 daily (100 possession) · Special waters: 25-30 daily

Boat Launch: Youngblood Landing Lake Larto →

38. Big Lake (Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie, Bream)

Big Lake, Louisiana

Named lake in the Central Louisiana Region region of Louisiana.

• Largemouth bass · Limit: 10 daily · No size limit statewide; special waters have MLLs (Atchafalaya area 12 in/5 fish; Eagle Lake 16 in; Toledo Bend 14 in/8 fish)
• Blue catfish · Limit: 100 daily aggregate catfish · Min 12 in
• Crappie · Limit: 50 daily (100 possession) · Special waters: 25-30 daily

Boat Launch: East Launch →

39. Big Lake Moreau (Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie, Bream)

Big Lake Moreau, Louisiana

Named lake in the Central Louisiana Region region of Louisiana.

• Largemouth bass · Limit: 10 daily · No size limit statewide; special waters have MLLs (Atchafalaya area 12 in/5 fish; Eagle Lake 16 in; Toledo Bend 14 in/8 fish)
• Blue catfish · Limit: 100 daily aggregate catfish · Min 12 in
• Crappie · Limit: 50 daily (100 possession) · Special waters: 25-30 daily

Boat Launch: East Launch →

40. Big Trudo Lake (Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie, Bream)

Big Trudo Lake, Louisiana

Named lake in the Central Louisiana Region region of Louisiana.

• Largemouth bass · Limit: 10 daily · No size limit statewide; special waters have MLLs (Atchafalaya area 12 in/5 fish; Eagle Lake 16 in; Toledo Bend 14 in/8 fish)
• Blue catfish · Limit: 100 daily aggregate catfish · Min 12 in
• Crappie · Limit: 50 daily (100 possession) · Special waters: 25-30 daily

Boat Launch: East Launch →