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Fly Fishing in Louisiana

25 featured rivers, lakes and streams in Louisiana, each with target species, a hatch chart and a map of nearby access.

Amite River (Spotted Bass, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill)
Known for its gravel mining history, the river has created deep pits and varied currents that house large spotted bass.
Bayou Bartholomew (Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Warmouth)
Recognized as the longest bayou in the world, it features high biodiversity and excellent technical fishing for bass among cypress knees.
Bayou Cocodrie (Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Bowfin)
Part of a National Wildlife Refuge, this designated scenic river offers pristine swamp-like conditions and ancient hardwoods.
Bayou Macon (Bowfin, Largemouth Bass, Gar)
A slow-moving, turbid waterway that holds surprisingly large fish in the eddies and around fallen log jams.
Black Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Warmouth)
An old school Louisiana lake with massive cypress trees and thick vegetation, perfect for weedless fly patterns.
Bogue Chitto River (Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Striped Bass)
Features swift current and gravel bars, making it one of the few places in Louisiana where you can wade-fish for bass and large sunfish.
Bogue Lusa Creek (Spotted Bass, Longear Sunfish)
A small, sandy-bottomed creek with clear water and tight cover, requiring roll casts and stealthy approaches.
Bundick Creek (Redear Sunfish, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass)
A slow-moving stream below the Bundick Lake dam that offers quiet, intimate fly fishing for mixed sunfish species.
Cane River Lake (Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Redear Sunfish)
A 35-mile long oxbow lake with calm waters and beautiful historic surroundings, perfect for long-distance casting to bank-hugging bass.
Chicot Lake (Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Redear Sunfish)
A stunning cypress-studded lake within a state park, ideal for kayaking fly fishers targeting massive bluegill and trophy largemouth.
Comite River (Spotted Bass, Bluegill, Longear Sunfish)
A shallow, sandy river near Baton Rouge that provides accessible urban fly fishing for small bass and panfish.
Corney Lake (Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Chain Pickerel)
A scenic lake in the Kisatchie National Forest with clear water and abundant aquatic vegetation, perfect for topwater poppers.
Kisatchie Bayou (Spotted Bass, Longear Sunfish, Largemouth Bass)
A scenic, clear-running bayou with sandy bottoms and sandstone outcrops, offering excellent sight-fishing for spotted bass and longear sunfish.
Lake Bruin (Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Hybrid Striped Bass)
A clear-water oxbow lake that allows for deep-sinking fly lines and targeting bass along steep drop-offs and docks.
Lake D'Arbonne (Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass)
A massive reservoir with endless structure, famous for crappie on the fly and aggressive schooling bass in the fall.
Lake Fausse Pointe (Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Yellow Bass)
Deep in the Atchafalaya Basin, this lake offers a maze of cypress and tupelo trees with high concentrations of panfish.
Old River Raccourci (Alligator Gar, Bowfin, Largemouth Bass)
An isolated oxbow of the Mississippi River that holds massive gar and bowfin for the heavy-tackle fly enthusiast.
Ouachita River (Tailwater) (Hybrid Striped Bass, White Bass, Largemouth Bass)
Below the Columbia Lock and Dam, the tailwater provides unique oxygenated flow that attracts active predators during low water periods.
Pearl River (Middle) (Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Gar)
The braided channels of the middle Pearl offer secluded sandbars and diverse water types for the adventurous angler.
Puchapple Creek (Spotted Bass, Longear Sunfish)
A remote and narrow tributary of the Pearl River system that requires stealth and accurate short-range casting.
Six Mile Creek (Spotted Bass, Bluegill)
A pristine, cool-water tributary of the Whiskey Chitto known for its clarity and aggressive populations of 'Kentucky' spotted bass.
Tangipahoa River (Spotted Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
A winding river with deep pools and fallen timber, offering a challenging but rewarding experience for larger river-run bass.
Tchefuncte River (Upper) (Spotted Bass, Largemouth Bass, Warmouth)
The upper reaches offer a different experience from the brackish mouth, with overhanging hardwoods and tight technical casting.
Toledo Bend Reservoir (North) (Largemouth Bass, White Bass, Striped Bass)
The upper reaches offer shallow flats and flooded timber ideal for big hair frogs and streamer patterns.
Whiskey Chitto Creek (Spotted Bass, Redeye Bass, Largemouth Bass)
Renowned for its white sandbars and clear water, this is a premier destination for float-tripping fly anglers.

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