Fishing in the North Louisiana Region

The inlet streams feeding Toledo Bend offer good fishing for the region's target species.

1. Toledo Bend Inlet (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Sac-a-lait, Bream)

Toledo Bend Inlet, Louisiana

The inlet streams feeding Toledo Bend 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)
• Crappie · Limit: 50 daily (100 possession) · Special waters: 25-30 daily
• Blue catfish · Limit: 100 daily aggregate catfish · Min 12 in

Boat Launch: Toledo Bend Inlet →

2. Lake Bistineau (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Sac-a-lait, Bream)

Lake Bistineau, Louisiana

Lake Bistineau offers excellent fishing in the North 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)
• Crappie · Limit: 50 daily (100 possession) · Special waters: 25-30 daily
• Blue catfish · Limit: 100 daily aggregate catfish · Min 12 in

Boat Launch: East Launch →

3. Caney Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Sac-a-lait, Bream)

Caney Lake, Louisiana

Caney Lake offers excellent fishing in the North 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)
• Crappie · Limit: 50 daily (100 possession) · Special waters: 25-30 daily
• Blue catfish · Limit: 100 daily aggregate catfish · Min 12 in

Boat Launch: Caney Lake →

4. Black Bayou (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Sac-a-lait, Bream)

Black Bayou, Louisiana

Black Bayou offers excellent fishing in the North 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)
• Crappie · Limit: 50 daily (100 possession) · Special waters: 25-30 daily
• Blue catfish · Limit: 100 daily aggregate catfish · Min 12 in

Boat Launch: Calcasieu Point Landing →

5. Lake K10 (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Sac-a-lait, Bream)

Lake K10, Louisiana

Lake K10 offers good fishing opportunities in the North 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)
• Crappie · Limit: 50 daily (100 possession) · Special waters: 25-30 daily
• Blue catfish · Limit: 100 daily aggregate catfish · Min 12 in

Boat Launch: East Launch →

6. Anacoco Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Sac-a-lait, Bream)

Anacoco Lake, Louisiana

Popular fishing lake in the North 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)
• Crappie · Limit: 50 daily (100 possession) · Special waters: 25-30 daily
• Blue catfish · Limit: 100 daily aggregate catfish · Min 12 in

Boat Launch: East Launch →

7. Black Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Sac-a-lait, Bream)

Black Lake, Louisiana

Popular fishing lake in the North 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)
• Crappie · Limit: 50 daily (100 possession) · Special waters: 25-30 daily
• Blue catfish · Limit: 100 daily aggregate catfish · Min 12 in

Boat Launch: East Launch →

8. Bundick Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Sac-a-lait, Bream)

Bundick Lake, Louisiana

Popular fishing lake in the North 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)
• Crappie · Limit: 50 daily (100 possession) · Special waters: 25-30 daily
• Blue catfish · Limit: 100 daily aggregate catfish · Min 12 in

Boat Launch: Bundick Lake →

9. Caddo Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Sac-a-lait, Bream)

Caddo Lake, Louisiana

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

• ⚠ This water: Crappie 25/day; white bass 25; catfish 50 aggregate (blue/channel no size, flathead 18 in/10 daily).
• 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)
• Crappie · Limit: 50 daily (100 possession) · Special waters: 25-30 daily
• Blue catfish · Limit: 100 daily aggregate catfish · Min 12 in

Boat Launch: East Launch →

10. Calcasieu Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Sac-a-lait, Bream)

Calcasieu Lake, Louisiana

Popular fishing lake in the North 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)
• Crappie · Limit: 50 daily (100 possession) · Special waters: 25-30 daily
• Blue catfish · Limit: 100 daily aggregate catfish · Min 12 in

Boat Launch: Hackberry Public Boat Launch →

11. Clear Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Sac-a-lait, Bream)

Clear Lake, Louisiana

Popular fishing lake in the North 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)
• Crappie · Limit: 50 daily (100 possession) · Special waters: 25-30 daily
• Blue catfish · Limit: 100 daily aggregate catfish · Min 12 in

Boat Launch: East Launch →

12. Cross Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Sac-a-lait, Bream)

Cross Lake, Louisiana

Popular fishing lake in the North 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)
• Crappie · Limit: 50 daily (100 possession) · Special waters: 25-30 daily
• Blue catfish · Limit: 100 daily aggregate catfish · Min 12 in

Boat Launch: East Launch →

13. Lake Claiborne (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Sac-a-lait, Bream)

Lake Claiborne, Louisiana

Popular fishing lake in the North 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)
• Crappie · Limit: 50 daily (100 possession) · Special waters: 25-30 daily
• Blue catfish · Limit: 100 daily aggregate catfish · Min 12 in

Boat Launch: East Launch →

14. Lake D'Arbonne (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Sac-a-lait, Bream)

Lake D'Arbonne, Louisiana

Popular fishing lake in the North 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)
• Crappie · Limit: 50 daily (100 possession) · Special waters: 25-30 daily
• Blue catfish · Limit: 100 daily aggregate catfish · Min 12 in

Boat Launch: D'Arbonne Village East Boat Ramp →

15. Lake Iatt (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Sac-a-lait, Bream)

Lake Iatt, Louisiana

Popular fishing lake in the North 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)
• Crappie · Limit: 50 daily (100 possession) · Special waters: 25-30 daily
• Blue catfish · Limit: 100 daily aggregate catfish · Min 12 in

Boat Launch: East Launch →

16. Sabine Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Sac-a-lait, Bream)

Sabine Lake, Louisiana

Popular fishing lake in the North 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)
• Crappie · Limit: 50 daily (100 possession) · Special waters: 25-30 daily
• Blue catfish · Limit: 100 daily aggregate catfish · Min 12 in

Boat Launch: East Launch →

17. Saline Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Sac-a-lait, Bream)

Saline Lake, Louisiana

Popular fishing lake in the North 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)
• Crappie · Limit: 50 daily (100 possession) · Special waters: 25-30 daily
• Blue catfish · Limit: 100 daily aggregate catfish · Min 12 in

Boat Launch: East Launch →

18. Toledo Bend Reservoir (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Sac-a-lait, Bream)

Toledo Bend Reservoir, Louisiana

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

• ⚠ This water: Black bass 14 in minimum, 8/day; crappie 25/day; white bass 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)
• Crappie · Limit: 50 daily (100 possession) · Special waters: 25-30 daily
• Blue catfish · Limit: 100 daily aggregate catfish · Min 12 in

Boat Launch: Harborlight Marina and Resort →

19. Vernon lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Sac-a-lait, Bream)

Vernon lake, Louisiana

Popular fishing lake in the North 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)
• Crappie · Limit: 50 daily (100 possession) · Special waters: 25-30 daily
• Blue catfish · Limit: 100 daily aggregate catfish · Min 12 in

Boat Launch: East Launch →

20. Bodcau Creek (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Sac-a-lait, Bream)

Bodcau Creek, Louisiana

Popular river fishing in the North 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)
• Crappie · Limit: 50 daily (100 possession) · Special waters: 25-30 daily
• Blue catfish · Limit: 100 daily aggregate catfish · Min 12 in

Boat Launch: East Launch →

21. Cane River (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Sac-a-lait, Bream)

Cane River, Louisiana

Popular river fishing in the North 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)
• Crappie · Limit: 50 daily (100 possession) · Special waters: 25-30 daily
• Blue catfish · Limit: 100 daily aggregate catfish · Min 12 in

Boat Launch: East Launch →

22. Castor Creek (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Sac-a-lait, Bream)

Castor Creek, Louisiana

Popular river fishing in the North 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)
• Crappie · Limit: 50 daily (100 possession) · Special waters: 25-30 daily
• Blue catfish · Limit: 100 daily aggregate catfish · Min 12 in

Boat Launch: East Launch →

23. Flat River (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Sac-a-lait, Bream)

Flat River, Louisiana

Popular river fishing in the North 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)
• Crappie · Limit: 50 daily (100 possession) · Special waters: 25-30 daily
• Blue catfish · Limit: 100 daily aggregate catfish · Min 12 in

Boat Launch: East Launch →

24. Houston River (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Sac-a-lait, Bream)

Houston River, Louisiana

Popular river fishing in the North 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)
• Crappie · Limit: 50 daily (100 possession) · Special waters: 25-30 daily
• Blue catfish · Limit: 100 daily aggregate catfish · Min 12 in

Boat Launch: East Launch →

25. Old River (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Sac-a-lait, Bream)

Old River, Louisiana

Popular river fishing in the North 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)
• Crappie · Limit: 50 daily (100 possession) · Special waters: 25-30 daily
• Blue catfish · Limit: 100 daily aggregate catfish · Min 12 in

Boat Launch: East Launch →

26. Ouachita River (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Sac-a-lait, Bream)

Ouachita River, Louisiana

Popular river fishing in the North 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)
• Crappie · Limit: 50 daily (100 possession) · Special waters: 25-30 daily
• Blue catfish · Limit: 100 daily aggregate catfish · Min 12 in

Boat Launch: East Launch →

27. Davis Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Sac-a-lait, Bream)

Davis Lake, Louisiana

Named lake in the North 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)
• Crappie · Limit: 50 daily (100 possession) · Special waters: 25-30 daily
• Blue catfish · Limit: 100 daily aggregate catfish · Min 12 in

Boat Launch: East Launch →

28. Saint Maurice Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Sac-a-lait, Bream)

Saint Maurice Lake, Louisiana

Named lake in the North 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)
• Crappie · Limit: 50 daily (100 possession) · Special waters: 25-30 daily
• Blue catfish · Limit: 100 daily aggregate catfish · Min 12 in

Boat Launch: East Launch →

29. Alligator Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Sac-a-lait, Bream)

Alligator Lake, Louisiana

Named lake in the North 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)
• Crappie · Limit: 50 daily (100 possession) · Special waters: 25-30 daily
• Blue catfish · Limit: 100 daily aggregate catfish · Min 12 in

Boat Launch: Alligator Lake →

30. Armor Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Sac-a-lait, Bream)

Armor Lake, Louisiana

Named lake in the North 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)
• Crappie · Limit: 50 daily (100 possession) · Special waters: 25-30 daily
• Blue catfish · Limit: 100 daily aggregate catfish · Min 12 in

Boat Launch: Armor Lake →

31. Artillery Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Sac-a-lait, Bream)

Artillery Lake, Louisiana

Named lake in the North 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)
• Crappie · Limit: 50 daily (100 possession) · Special waters: 25-30 daily
• Blue catfish · Limit: 100 daily aggregate catfish · Min 12 in

Boat Launch: Artillery Lake →

32. Bayou Athao (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Sac-a-lait, Bream)

Bayou Athao, Louisiana

Named lake in the North 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)
• Crappie · Limit: 50 daily (100 possession) · Special waters: 25-30 daily
• Blue catfish · Limit: 100 daily aggregate catfish · Min 12 in

Boat Launch: East Launch →

33. Bar Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Sac-a-lait, Bream)

Bar Lake, Louisiana

Named lake in the North 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)
• Crappie · Limit: 50 daily (100 possession) · Special waters: 25-30 daily
• Blue catfish · Limit: 100 daily aggregate catfish · Min 12 in

Boat Launch: Six Mile Public Boat Ramp →

34. Barnes Lake (historical) (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Sac-a-lait, Bream)

Barnes Lake (historical), Louisiana

Named lake in the North 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)
• Crappie · Limit: 50 daily (100 possession) · Special waters: 25-30 daily
• Blue catfish · Limit: 100 daily aggregate catfish · Min 12 in

Boat Launch: Grand Bayou Boat Launch →

35. Bayou Maria Basin (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Sac-a-lait, Bream)

Bayou Maria Basin, Louisiana

Named lake in the North 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)
• Crappie · Limit: 50 daily (100 possession) · Special waters: 25-30 daily
• Blue catfish · Limit: 100 daily aggregate catfish · Min 12 in

Boat Launch: East Launch →

36. Bayou Pierre Lake (historical) (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Sac-a-lait, Bream)

Bayou Pierre Lake (historical), Louisiana

Named lake in the North 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)
• Crappie · Limit: 50 daily (100 possession) · Special waters: 25-30 daily
• Blue catfish · Limit: 100 daily aggregate catfish · Min 12 in

Boat Launch: East Launch →

37. Bayou des Glaizes (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Sac-a-lait, Bream)

Bayou des Glaizes, Louisiana

Named lake in the North 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)
• Crappie · Limit: 50 daily (100 possession) · Special waters: 25-30 daily
• Blue catfish · Limit: 100 daily aggregate catfish · Min 12 in

Boat Launch: East Launch →

38. Beard Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Sac-a-lait, Bream)

Beard Lake, Louisiana

Named lake in the North 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)
• Crappie · Limit: 50 daily (100 possession) · Special waters: 25-30 daily
• Blue catfish · Limit: 100 daily aggregate catfish · Min 12 in

Boat Launch: Grand Bayou Boat Launch →

39. Beaver Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Sac-a-lait, Bream)

Beaver Lake, Louisiana

Named lake in the North 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)
• Crappie · Limit: 50 daily (100 possession) · Special waters: 25-30 daily
• Blue catfish · Limit: 100 daily aggregate catfish · Min 12 in

Boat Launch: East Launch →

40. Bee Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Sac-a-lait, Bream)

Bee Lake, Louisiana

Named lake in the North 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)
• Crappie · Limit: 50 daily (100 possession) · Special waters: 25-30 daily
• Blue catfish · Limit: 100 daily aggregate catfish · Min 12 in

Boat Launch: East Launch →