Fishing in the Southeastern Louisiana Region

The inlet streams feeding Lake Pontchartrain offer good fishing for the region's target species.

1. Lake Pontchartrain Inlet (Redfish, Speckled Trout, Bass, Catfish, Crabs)

Lake Pontchartrain Inlet, Louisiana

The inlet streams feeding Lake Pontchartrain 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

Boat Launch: Pontchartrain Yacht Club →

2. Maurepas (Redfish, Speckled Trout, Bass, Catfish, Crabs)

Maurepas, Louisiana

Maurepas offers excellent fishing in the Southeastern 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

Boat Launch: Thickfall river launch boat →

3. Pearl River (Redfish, Speckled Trout, Bass, Catfish, Crabs)

Pearl River, Louisiana

Pearl River offers excellent fishing in the Southeastern 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

Boat Launch: WMA boat ramp →

4. Honey Island (Redfish, Speckled Trout, Bass, Catfish, Crabs)

Honey Island, Louisiana

Honey Island offers excellent fishing in the Southeastern 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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

5. Lake K10 (Redfish, Speckled Trout, Bass, Catfish, Crabs)

Lake K10, Louisiana

Lake K10 offers good fishing opportunities in the Southeastern 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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

6. Grassy Lake (Redfish, Speckled Trout, Bass, Catfish, Crabs)

Grassy Lake, Louisiana

Popular fishing lake in the Southeastern 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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

7. Lake Cataouatche (Redfish, Speckled Trout, Bass, Catfish, Crabs)

Lake Cataouatche, Louisiana

Popular fishing lake in the Southeastern 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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

8. Lake Maurepas (Redfish, Speckled Trout, Bass, Catfish, Crabs)

Lake Maurepas, Louisiana

Popular fishing lake in the Southeastern 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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

9. Lake Pontchartrain (Redfish, Speckled Trout, Bass, Catfish, Crabs)

Lake Pontchartrain, Louisiana

Popular fishing lake in the Southeastern 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

Boat Launch: Pontchartrain Yacht Club →

10. Lake Salvador (Redfish, Speckled Trout, Bass, Catfish, Crabs)

Lake Salvador, Louisiana

Popular fishing lake in the Southeastern 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

Boat Launch: Joe's Landing →

11. Abita River (Redfish, Speckled Trout, Bass, Catfish, Crabs)

Abita River, Louisiana

Popular river fishing in the Southeastern 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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

12. Amite River (Redfish, Speckled Trout, Bass, Catfish, Crabs)

Amite River, Louisiana

Popular river fishing in the Southeastern 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

Boat Launch: Amite River →

13. Bayou Lafourche (Redfish, Speckled Trout, Bass, Catfish, Crabs)

Bayou Lafourche, Louisiana

Popular river fishing in the Southeastern 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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

14. Belle River (Redfish, Speckled Trout, Bass, Catfish, Crabs)

Belle River, Louisiana

Popular river fishing in the Southeastern 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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

15. Blind River (Redfish, Speckled Trout, Bass, Catfish, Crabs)

Blind River, Louisiana

Popular river fishing in the Southeastern 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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

16. Blood River (Redfish, Speckled Trout, Bass, Catfish, Crabs)

Blood River, Louisiana

Popular river fishing in the Southeastern 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

Boat Launch: Thickfall river launch boat →

17. Bogue Chitto River (Redfish, Speckled Trout, Bass, Catfish, Crabs)

Bogue Chitto River, Louisiana

Popular river fishing in the Southeastern 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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

18. Coles Creek (Redfish, Speckled Trout, Bass, Catfish, Crabs)

Coles Creek, Louisiana

Popular river fishing in the Southeastern 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

Boat Launch: Thickfall river launch boat →

19. Comite River (Redfish, Speckled Trout, Bass, Catfish, Crabs)

Comite River, Louisiana

Popular river fishing in the Southeastern 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

Boat Launch: Lake Azalea Boat Ramp →

20. Lower Grand River (Redfish, Speckled Trout, Bass, Catfish, Crabs)

Lower Grand River, Louisiana

Popular river fishing in the Southeastern 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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

21. Natalbany River (Redfish, Speckled Trout, Bass, Catfish, Crabs)

Natalbany River, Louisiana

Popular river fishing in the Southeastern 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

Boat Launch: Thickfall river launch boat →

22. New River (Redfish, Speckled Trout, Bass, Catfish, Crabs)

New River, Louisiana

Popular river fishing in the Southeastern 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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

23. Petite Amite River (Redfish, Speckled Trout, Bass, Catfish, Crabs)

Petite Amite River, Louisiana

Popular river fishing in the Southeastern 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

Boat Launch: Thickfall river launch boat →

24. Tangipahoa River (Redfish, Speckled Trout, Bass, Catfish, Crabs)

Tangipahoa River, Louisiana

Popular river fishing in the Southeastern 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

Boat Launch: Lee's Landing Marina LLC →

25. Tchefuncte River (Redfish, Speckled Trout, Bass, Catfish, Crabs)

Tchefuncte River, Louisiana

Popular river fishing in the Southeastern 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

Boat Launch: Lee's Landing Marina LLC →

26. Tickfaw River (Redfish, Speckled Trout, Bass, Catfish, Crabs)

Tickfaw River, Louisiana

Popular river fishing in the Southeastern 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

Boat Launch: Thickfall river launch boat →

27. Spencer Mill Lake (Redfish, Speckled Trout, Bass, Catfish, Crabs)

Spencer Mill Lake, Louisiana

Named lake in the Southeastern 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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

28. Lac des Allemands (Redfish, Speckled Trout, Bass, Catfish, Crabs)

Lac des Allemands, Louisiana

Named lake in the Southeastern 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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

29. Lake Antoinne (Redfish, Speckled Trout, Bass, Catfish, Crabs)

Lake Antoinne, Louisiana

Named lake in the Southeastern 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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

30. Baie des Chactas (Redfish, Speckled Trout, Bass, Catfish, Crabs)

Baie des Chactas, Louisiana

Named lake in the Southeastern 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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

31. Baie du Cabanage (Redfish, Speckled Trout, Bass, Catfish, Crabs)

Baie du Cabanage, Louisiana

Named lake in the Southeastern 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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

32. Banks Lake (Redfish, Speckled Trout, Bass, Catfish, Crabs)

Banks Lake, Louisiana

Named lake in the Southeastern 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

Boat Launch: WMA boat ramp →

33. Bateman Lake (Redfish, Speckled Trout, Bass, Catfish, Crabs)

Bateman Lake, Louisiana

Named lake in the Southeastern 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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

34. Bay Wallace (Redfish, Speckled Trout, Bass, Catfish, Crabs)

Bay Wallace, Louisiana

Named lake in the Southeastern 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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

35. Bayou Des Amoreux (Redfish, Speckled Trout, Bass, Catfish, Crabs)

Bayou Des Amoreux, Louisiana

Named lake in the Southeastern 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

Boat Launch: Joe's Landing →

36. Becky Lake (Redfish, Speckled Trout, Bass, Catfish, Crabs)

Becky Lake, Louisiana

Named lake in the Southeastern 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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

37. Berry Lake (Redfish, Speckled Trout, Bass, Catfish, Crabs)

Berry Lake, Louisiana

Named lake in the Southeastern 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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

38. Big Eddy Lake (Redfish, Speckled Trout, Bass, Catfish, Crabs)

Big Eddy Lake, Louisiana

Named lake in the Southeastern 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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

39. Lake Bigeux (Redfish, Speckled Trout, Bass, Catfish, Crabs)

Lake Bigeux, Louisiana

Named lake in the Southeastern 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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

40. Bilbo Lake (Redfish, Speckled Trout, Bass, Catfish, Crabs)

Bilbo Lake, Louisiana

Named lake in the Southeastern 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

Boat Launch: WMA boat ramp →