79 public waters in the North Louisiana region — 16 lakes/reservoirs and 63 rivers. Every one is public water fishable on a Louisiana licence.
See every public fishing venue in Louisiana on the map, with boat ramps, camping, parking and full rules for each one.
Black Lake (14,286 acres) sits in Natchitoches, Cameron and Concordia Counties, Louisiana, managed by LDWF public boat launch. A small Louisiana state, parish or community lake — Largemouth Bass, sac-a-lait, Bluegill, chinquapin and Channel Catfish, usually with a boat launch and often electric-motor-only. Fished on the standard Louisiana licence.
In Natchitoches and Winn Counties, Louisiana, Saline Lake is a 5,504-acre lake, managed by Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries. A central-Louisiana lake (Kincaid, Vernon, Anacoco, Cotile, Nantachie, Iatt, Saline, Valentine, Indian Creek, Rodemacher, Bundicks) — many are Kisatchie National Forest or LDWF impoundments. Largemouth Bass, sac-a-lait, Bluegill and chinquapin, Warmouth (Goggle-Eye), and Channel Catfish, with clear water and standing timber in the forest lakes.
Cane River Lake at Natchitoches is a long, narrow oxbow of the Red River system that fishes like a hybrid of river and reservoir -- cypress trees, laydowns, riprap and subtle points concentrate largemouth bass, channel catfish, bluegill, crappie and bream throughout the year.
Sibley Lake in Natchitoches Parish (North Louisiana) spans 1,742 acres and is known for strong white crappie and hybrid striped bass populations. Largemouth bass, channel and blue catfish, plus bluegill and redear sunfish provide consistent action across seasons for this Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries-managed water.
In Cameron, Natchitoches, Caldwell and 1 more county in Louisiana, Brown Lake is a 920-acre lake, managed by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. A small Louisiana state, parish or community lake — Largemouth Bass, sac-a-lait, Bluegill, chinquapin and Channel Catfish, usually with a boat launch and often electric-motor-only. Fished on the standard Louisiana licence.
Morehouse, Ouachita, Caldwell and 3 more counties in Louisiana — Horseshoe Lake is a 725-acre lake, managed by LDWF public boat launch: A small Louisiana state, parish or community lake — Largemouth Bass, sac-a-lait, Bluegill, chinquapin and Channel Catfish, usually with a boat launch and often electric-motor-only. Fished on the standard Louisiana licence.
Clear Lake, a 392-acre lake in Bossier, Richland, Vermilion and 2 more counties in Louisiana, managed by LDWF public boat launch: A small Louisiana state, parish or community lake — Largemouth Bass, sac-a-lait, Bluegill, chinquapin and Channel Catfish, usually with a boat launch and often electric-motor-only. Fished on the standard Louisiana licence.
Boudreaux Lake, a 362-acre lake in Natchitoches County, Louisiana, managed by Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries: Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Hog Lake, a 200-acre lake in Vermilion, Rapides and Natchitoches Counties, Louisiana, managed by State Department of Natural Resources: A small Louisiana state, parish or community lake — Largemouth Bass, sac-a-lait, Bluegill, chinquapin and Channel Catfish, usually with a boat launch and often electric-motor-only. Fished on the standard Louisiana licence.
Concordia, Cameron and Natchitoches Counties, Louisiana — Blue Lake is a 154-acre lake, managed by State Department of Natural Resources: A small Louisiana state, parish or community lake — Largemouth Bass, sac-a-lait, Bluegill, chinquapin and Channel Catfish, usually with a boat launch and often electric-motor-only. Fished on the standard Louisiana licence.
In Natchitoches County, Louisiana, Murphys Lake is a 63-acre lake, managed by Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries. Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Jack Luke Lake, a 48-acre lake in Natchitoches County, Louisiana, managed by Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries: Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Natchitoches County, Louisiana — Passoit Lake is a 42-acre lake, managed by Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries: Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Natchitoches County, Louisiana — Chaplin Lake is a 40-acre lake, managed by State Park and Recreation: A small Louisiana state, parish or community lake — Largemouth Bass, sac-a-lait, Bluegill, chinquapin and Channel Catfish, usually with a boat launch and often electric-motor-only. Fished on the standard Louisiana licence.
In Natchitoches County, Louisiana, Chico Lake is a 29-acre lake, managed by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. A small Louisiana state, parish or community lake — Largemouth Bass, sac-a-lait, Bluegill, chinquapin and Channel Catfish, usually with a boat launch and often electric-motor-only. Fished on the standard Louisiana licence.
Little Trudo Lake (17 acres) sits in Natchitoches County, Louisiana, managed by Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries. Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
The Red River through Louisiana — the J. Bennett Johnston Waterway navigation pools below Shreveport (Lock & Dam 1-5) are a legitimately good largemouth and white-bass fishery, with stocked stripers and hybrids, sac-a-lait in the oxbows and cuts, and trophy blue and Flathead Catfish. Pool 5 hosted the 2012 Bassmaster Classic.
In Bienville, Natchitoches and Winn Counties, Louisiana, Saline Bayou is a 169 km river or creek. The Ouachita River in north Louisiana — the Felsenthal and Columbia pools hold largemouth and Spotted Bass, White Bass, sac-a-lait in the brakes and cuts, Bluegill, Bowfin and Gar, and blue, channel and Flathead Catfish. Backwater brakes and oxbows off the main river are the fishing.
Black Lake Bayou runs 19 km through Bienville, Natchitoches, Red River and 2 more counties in Louisiana: A Louisiana bayou or slow river (Teche, Lafourche, Macon, Boeuf, Tensas, D'Arbonne, Dorcheat, Tickfaw, Tangipahoa, Bartholomew) — largemouth and Spotted Bass, sac-a-lait, Bluegill, chinquapin and Goggle-Eye, channel and Flathead Catfish, choupique and Gar. Slow, tree-lined, tannin-stained water fished from the bank, a pirogue or a bass boat.
Kisatchie Bayou runs 50 km through Natchitoches and Sabine Counties, Louisiana: A Louisiana bayou or slow river (Teche, Lafourche, Macon, Boeuf, Tensas, D'Arbonne, Dorcheat, Tickfaw, Tangipahoa, Bartholomew) — largemouth and Spotted Bass, sac-a-lait, Bluegill, chinquapin and Goggle-Eye, channel and Flathead Catfish, choupique and Gar. Slow, tree-lined, tannin-stained water fished from the bank, a pirogue or a bass boat.
Cane River (109 km) flows through Natchitoches and Rapides Counties, Louisiana. A Louisiana bayou or slow river (Teche, Lafourche, Macon, Boeuf, Tensas, D'Arbonne, Dorcheat, Tickfaw, Tangipahoa, Bartholomew) — largemouth and Spotted Bass, sac-a-lait, Bluegill, chinquapin and Goggle-Eye, channel and Flathead Catfish, choupique and Gar. Slow, tree-lined, tannin-stained water fished from the bank, a pirogue or a bass boat.
In Winn, Grant and Natchitoches Counties, Louisiana, Nantachie Creek is a 27 km river or creek. A Louisiana bayou or slow river (Teche, Lafourche, Macon, Boeuf, Tensas, D'Arbonne, Dorcheat, Tickfaw, Tangipahoa, Bartholomew) — largemouth and Spotted Bass, sac-a-lait, Bluegill, chinquapin and Goggle-Eye, channel and Flathead Catfish, choupique and Gar. Slow, tree-lined, tannin-stained water fished from the bank, a pirogue or a bass boat.
Sabine and Natchitoches Counties, Louisiana — Middle Creek is a 20 km stream: A Louisiana bayou or slow river (Teche, Lafourche, Macon, Boeuf, Tensas, D'Arbonne, Dorcheat, Tickfaw, Tangipahoa, Bartholomew) — largemouth and Spotted Bass, sac-a-lait, Bluegill, chinquapin and Goggle-Eye, channel and Flathead Catfish, choupique and Gar. Slow, tree-lined, tannin-stained water fished from the bank, a pirogue or a bass boat.
Natchitoches County, Louisiana — Old River is a 47 km stream: A Louisiana bayou or slow river (Teche, Lafourche, Macon, Boeuf, Tensas, D'Arbonne, Dorcheat, Tickfaw, Tangipahoa, Bartholomew) — largemouth and Spotted Bass, sac-a-lait, Bluegill, chinquapin and Goggle-Eye, channel and Flathead Catfish, choupique and Gar. Slow, tree-lined, tannin-stained water fished from the bank, a pirogue or a bass boat.
Bayou Provencal runs 18 km through Natchitoches County, Louisiana: A Louisiana bayou or slow river (Teche, Lafourche, Macon, Boeuf, Tensas, D'Arbonne, Dorcheat, Tickfaw, Tangipahoa, Bartholomew) — largemouth and Spotted Bass, sac-a-lait, Bluegill, chinquapin and Goggle-Eye, channel and Flathead Catfish, choupique and Gar. Slow, tree-lined, tannin-stained water fished from the bank, a pirogue or a bass boat.
Couley Creek (18 km) flows through Winn and Natchitoches Counties, Louisiana. A Louisiana bayou or slow river (Teche, Lafourche, Macon, Boeuf, Tensas, D'Arbonne, Dorcheat, Tickfaw, Tangipahoa, Bartholomew) — largemouth and Spotted Bass, sac-a-lait, Bluegill, chinquapin and Goggle-Eye, channel and Flathead Catfish, choupique and Gar. Slow, tree-lined, tannin-stained water fished from the bank, a pirogue or a bass boat.
In Natchitoches County, Louisiana, Bourbeaux Bayou is a 23 km river or creek. A Louisiana bayou or slow river (Teche, Lafourche, Macon, Boeuf, Tensas, D'Arbonne, Dorcheat, Tickfaw, Tangipahoa, Bartholomew) — largemouth and Spotted Bass, sac-a-lait, Bluegill, chinquapin and Goggle-Eye, channel and Flathead Catfish, choupique and Gar. Slow, tree-lined, tannin-stained water fished from the bank, a pirogue or a bass boat.
Bayou Terre Blanc (14 km) flows through Natchitoches and Sabine Counties, Louisiana. A Louisiana bayou or slow river (Teche, Lafourche, Macon, Boeuf, Tensas, D'Arbonne, Dorcheat, Tickfaw, Tangipahoa, Bartholomew) — largemouth and Spotted Bass, sac-a-lait, Bluegill, chinquapin and Goggle-Eye, channel and Flathead Catfish, choupique and Gar. Slow, tree-lined, tannin-stained water fished from the bank, a pirogue or a bass boat.
Natchitoches and Sabine Counties, Louisiana — Bayou Chori is a 13 km stream: A Louisiana bayou or slow river (Teche, Lafourche, Macon, Boeuf, Tensas, D'Arbonne, Dorcheat, Tickfaw, Tangipahoa, Bartholomew) — largemouth and Spotted Bass, sac-a-lait, Bluegill, chinquapin and Goggle-Eye, channel and Flathead Catfish, choupique and Gar. Slow, tree-lined, tannin-stained water fished from the bank, a pirogue or a bass boat.
Natchitoches County, Louisiana — Bayou L'Ivrogne is a 15 km stream: A Louisiana bayou or slow river (Teche, Lafourche, Macon, Boeuf, Tensas, D'Arbonne, Dorcheat, Tickfaw, Tangipahoa, Bartholomew) — largemouth and Spotted Bass, sac-a-lait, Bluegill, chinquapin and Goggle-Eye, channel and Flathead Catfish, choupique and Gar. Slow, tree-lined, tannin-stained water fished from the bank, a pirogue or a bass boat.
Demery Creek runs 14 km through Natchitoches County, Louisiana: A Louisiana bayou or slow river (Teche, Lafourche, Macon, Boeuf, Tensas, D'Arbonne, Dorcheat, Tickfaw, Tangipahoa, Bartholomew) — largemouth and Spotted Bass, sac-a-lait, Bluegill, chinquapin and Goggle-Eye, channel and Flathead Catfish, choupique and Gar. Slow, tree-lined, tannin-stained water fished from the bank, a pirogue or a bass boat.
In Natchitoches County, Louisiana, Little Kisatchie Bayou is a 14 km river or creek. A Louisiana bayou or slow river (Teche, Lafourche, Macon, Boeuf, Tensas, D'Arbonne, Dorcheat, Tickfaw, Tangipahoa, Bartholomew) — largemouth and Spotted Bass, sac-a-lait, Bluegill, chinquapin and Goggle-Eye, channel and Flathead Catfish, choupique and Gar. Slow, tree-lined, tannin-stained water fished from the bank, a pirogue or a bass boat.
Sabine and Natchitoches Counties, Louisiana — Little Middle Creek is a 12 km stream: A Louisiana bayou or slow river (Teche, Lafourche, Macon, Boeuf, Tensas, D'Arbonne, Dorcheat, Tickfaw, Tangipahoa, Bartholomew) — largemouth and Spotted Bass, sac-a-lait, Bluegill, chinquapin and Goggle-Eye, channel and Flathead Catfish, choupique and Gar. Slow, tree-lined, tannin-stained water fished from the bank, a pirogue or a bass boat.
Natchitoches and Sabine Counties, Louisiana — Santabarb Creek is a 13 km stream: A Louisiana bayou or slow river (Teche, Lafourche, Macon, Boeuf, Tensas, D'Arbonne, Dorcheat, Tickfaw, Tangipahoa, Bartholomew) — largemouth and Spotted Bass, sac-a-lait, Bluegill, chinquapin and Goggle-Eye, channel and Flathead Catfish, choupique and Gar. Slow, tree-lined, tannin-stained water fished from the bank, a pirogue or a bass boat.
Natchitoches and Sabine Counties, Louisiana — Bayou Santabarb is a 11 km stream: A Louisiana bayou or slow river (Teche, Lafourche, Macon, Boeuf, Tensas, D'Arbonne, Dorcheat, Tickfaw, Tangipahoa, Bartholomew) — largemouth and Spotted Bass, sac-a-lait, Bluegill, chinquapin and Goggle-Eye, channel and Flathead Catfish, choupique and Gar. Slow, tree-lined, tannin-stained water fished from the bank, a pirogue or a bass boat.
Topy Creek (14 km) flows through Bienville and Natchitoches Counties, Louisiana. A Louisiana bayou or slow river (Teche, Lafourche, Macon, Boeuf, Tensas, D'Arbonne, Dorcheat, Tickfaw, Tangipahoa, Bartholomew) — largemouth and Spotted Bass, sac-a-lait, Bluegill, chinquapin and Goggle-Eye, channel and Flathead Catfish, choupique and Gar. Slow, tree-lined, tannin-stained water fished from the bank, a pirogue or a bass boat.
Ragan Creek runs 12 km through Natchitoches and Winn Counties, Louisiana: A Louisiana bayou or slow river (Teche, Lafourche, Macon, Boeuf, Tensas, D'Arbonne, Dorcheat, Tickfaw, Tangipahoa, Bartholomew) — largemouth and Spotted Bass, sac-a-lait, Bluegill, chinquapin and Goggle-Eye, channel and Flathead Catfish, choupique and Gar. Slow, tree-lined, tannin-stained water fished from the bank, a pirogue or a bass boat.
McKims Creek runs 13 km through Natchitoches County, Louisiana: A Louisiana bayou or slow river (Teche, Lafourche, Macon, Boeuf, Tensas, D'Arbonne, Dorcheat, Tickfaw, Tangipahoa, Bartholomew) — largemouth and Spotted Bass, sac-a-lait, Bluegill, chinquapin and Goggle-Eye, channel and Flathead Catfish, choupique and Gar. Slow, tree-lined, tannin-stained water fished from the bank, a pirogue or a bass boat.
Little Sandy Creek runs 13 km through Natchitoches, Sabine and Vernon Counties, Louisiana: A Louisiana bayou or slow river (Teche, Lafourche, Macon, Boeuf, Tensas, D'Arbonne, Dorcheat, Tickfaw, Tangipahoa, Bartholomew) — largemouth and Spotted Bass, sac-a-lait, Bluegill, chinquapin and Goggle-Eye, channel and Flathead Catfish, choupique and Gar. Slow, tree-lined, tannin-stained water fished from the bank, a pirogue or a bass boat.
Natchitoches and Winn Counties, Louisiana — Malaudos Creek is a 11 km stream: A Louisiana bayou or slow river (Teche, Lafourche, Macon, Boeuf, Tensas, D'Arbonne, Dorcheat, Tickfaw, Tangipahoa, Bartholomew) — largemouth and Spotted Bass, sac-a-lait, Bluegill, chinquapin and Goggle-Eye, channel and Flathead Catfish, choupique and Gar. Slow, tree-lined, tannin-stained water fished from the bank, a pirogue or a bass boat.
Natchitoches and Winn Counties, Louisiana — Big Fordoche Creek is a 10 km stream: A Louisiana bayou or slow river (Teche, Lafourche, Macon, Boeuf, Tensas, D'Arbonne, Dorcheat, Tickfaw, Tangipahoa, Bartholomew) — largemouth and Spotted Bass, sac-a-lait, Bluegill, chinquapin and Goggle-Eye, channel and Flathead Catfish, choupique and Gar. Slow, tree-lined, tannin-stained water fished from the bank, a pirogue or a bass boat.
In Natchitoches County, Louisiana, Sims Bayou is a 10 km river or creek. A Louisiana bayou or slow river (Teche, Lafourche, Macon, Boeuf, Tensas, D'Arbonne, Dorcheat, Tickfaw, Tangipahoa, Bartholomew) — largemouth and Spotted Bass, sac-a-lait, Bluegill, chinquapin and Goggle-Eye, channel and Flathead Catfish, choupique and Gar. Slow, tree-lined, tannin-stained water fished from the bank, a pirogue or a bass boat.
In Natchitoches County, Louisiana, Salt Creek is a 10 km river or creek. A Louisiana bayou or slow river (Teche, Lafourche, Macon, Boeuf, Tensas, D'Arbonne, Dorcheat, Tickfaw, Tangipahoa, Bartholomew) — largemouth and Spotted Bass, sac-a-lait, Bluegill, chinquapin and Goggle-Eye, channel and Flathead Catfish, choupique and Gar. Slow, tree-lined, tannin-stained water fished from the bank, a pirogue or a bass boat.
Natchitoches County, Louisiana — Antoine Creek is a 10 km stream: A Louisiana bayou or slow river (Teche, Lafourche, Macon, Boeuf, Tensas, D'Arbonne, Dorcheat, Tickfaw, Tangipahoa, Bartholomew) — largemouth and Spotted Bass, sac-a-lait, Bluegill, chinquapin and Goggle-Eye, channel and Flathead Catfish, choupique and Gar. Slow, tree-lined, tannin-stained water fished from the bank, a pirogue or a bass boat.
Bayou Cypre runs 10 km through Natchitoches County, Louisiana: A Louisiana bayou or slow river (Teche, Lafourche, Macon, Boeuf, Tensas, D'Arbonne, Dorcheat, Tickfaw, Tangipahoa, Bartholomew) — largemouth and Spotted Bass, sac-a-lait, Bluegill, chinquapin and Goggle-Eye, channel and Flathead Catfish, choupique and Gar. Slow, tree-lined, tannin-stained water fished from the bank, a pirogue or a bass boat.
Natchitoches County, Louisiana — Cabin Creek is a 8 km stream: A Louisiana bayou or slow river (Teche, Lafourche, Macon, Boeuf, Tensas, D'Arbonne, Dorcheat, Tickfaw, Tangipahoa, Bartholomew) — largemouth and Spotted Bass, sac-a-lait, Bluegill, chinquapin and Goggle-Eye, channel and Flathead Catfish, choupique and Gar. Slow, tree-lined, tannin-stained water fished from the bank, a pirogue or a bass boat.
Lyles Creek runs 9 km through Sabine and Natchitoches Counties, Louisiana: A Louisiana bayou or slow river (Teche, Lafourche, Macon, Boeuf, Tensas, D'Arbonne, Dorcheat, Tickfaw, Tangipahoa, Bartholomew) — largemouth and Spotted Bass, sac-a-lait, Bluegill, chinquapin and Goggle-Eye, channel and Flathead Catfish, choupique and Gar. Slow, tree-lined, tannin-stained water fished from the bank, a pirogue or a bass boat.
Magason Branch (8 km) flows through Natchitoches County, Louisiana. A Louisiana bayou or slow river (Teche, Lafourche, Macon, Boeuf, Tensas, D'Arbonne, Dorcheat, Tickfaw, Tangipahoa, Bartholomew) — largemouth and Spotted Bass, sac-a-lait, Bluegill, chinquapin and Goggle-Eye, channel and Flathead Catfish, choupique and Gar. Slow, tree-lined, tannin-stained water fished from the bank, a pirogue or a bass boat.
Natchitoches County, Louisiana — Bayou Luce is a 9 km stream: A Louisiana bayou or slow river (Teche, Lafourche, Macon, Boeuf, Tensas, D'Arbonne, Dorcheat, Tickfaw, Tangipahoa, Bartholomew) — largemouth and Spotted Bass, sac-a-lait, Bluegill, chinquapin and Goggle-Eye, channel and Flathead Catfish, choupique and Gar. Slow, tree-lined, tannin-stained water fished from the bank, a pirogue or a bass boat.
Rocks Creek (7 km) flows through Natchitoches and Sabine Counties, Louisiana. A Louisiana bayou or slow river (Teche, Lafourche, Macon, Boeuf, Tensas, D'Arbonne, Dorcheat, Tickfaw, Tangipahoa, Bartholomew) — largemouth and Spotted Bass, sac-a-lait, Bluegill, chinquapin and Goggle-Eye, channel and Flathead Catfish, choupique and Gar. Slow, tree-lined, tannin-stained water fished from the bank, a pirogue or a bass boat.
Horsehead Creek (8 km) flows through Natchitoches County, Louisiana. A Louisiana bayou or slow river (Teche, Lafourche, Macon, Boeuf, Tensas, D'Arbonne, Dorcheat, Tickfaw, Tangipahoa, Bartholomew) — largemouth and Spotted Bass, sac-a-lait, Bluegill, chinquapin and Goggle-Eye, channel and Flathead Catfish, choupique and Gar. Slow, tree-lined, tannin-stained water fished from the bank, a pirogue or a bass boat.
In Natchitoches County, Louisiana, Horsepen Creek is a 9 km river or creek. A Louisiana bayou or slow river (Teche, Lafourche, Macon, Boeuf, Tensas, D'Arbonne, Dorcheat, Tickfaw, Tangipahoa, Bartholomew) — largemouth and Spotted Bass, sac-a-lait, Bluegill, chinquapin and Goggle-Eye, channel and Flathead Catfish, choupique and Gar. Slow, tree-lined, tannin-stained water fished from the bank, a pirogue or a bass boat.
In Red River and Natchitoches Counties, Louisiana, Stanley Creek is a 9 km river or creek. A Louisiana bayou or slow river (Teche, Lafourche, Macon, Boeuf, Tensas, D'Arbonne, Dorcheat, Tickfaw, Tangipahoa, Bartholomew) — largemouth and Spotted Bass, sac-a-lait, Bluegill, chinquapin and Goggle-Eye, channel and Flathead Catfish, choupique and Gar. Slow, tree-lined, tannin-stained water fished from the bank, a pirogue or a bass boat.
Bryant Creek runs 8 km through Natchitoches County, Louisiana: A Louisiana bayou or slow river (Teche, Lafourche, Macon, Boeuf, Tensas, D'Arbonne, Dorcheat, Tickfaw, Tangipahoa, Bartholomew) — largemouth and Spotted Bass, sac-a-lait, Bluegill, chinquapin and Goggle-Eye, channel and Flathead Catfish, choupique and Gar. Slow, tree-lined, tannin-stained water fished from the bank, a pirogue or a bass boat.
Natchitoches County, Louisiana — Bayou de Muse is a 8 km stream: A Louisiana bayou or slow river (Teche, Lafourche, Macon, Boeuf, Tensas, D'Arbonne, Dorcheat, Tickfaw, Tangipahoa, Bartholomew) — largemouth and Spotted Bass, sac-a-lait, Bluegill, chinquapin and Goggle-Eye, channel and Flathead Catfish, choupique and Gar. Slow, tree-lined, tannin-stained water fished from the bank, a pirogue or a bass boat.
Little Fordoche Creek runs 7 km through Natchitoches County, Louisiana: A Louisiana bayou or slow river (Teche, Lafourche, Macon, Boeuf, Tensas, D'Arbonne, Dorcheat, Tickfaw, Tangipahoa, Bartholomew) — largemouth and Spotted Bass, sac-a-lait, Bluegill, chinquapin and Goggle-Eye, channel and Flathead Catfish, choupique and Gar. Slow, tree-lined, tannin-stained water fished from the bank, a pirogue or a bass boat.
Hollis Creek runs 7 km through Natchitoches and Sabine Counties, Louisiana: A Louisiana bayou or slow river (Teche, Lafourche, Macon, Boeuf, Tensas, D'Arbonne, Dorcheat, Tickfaw, Tangipahoa, Bartholomew) — largemouth and Spotted Bass, sac-a-lait, Bluegill, chinquapin and Goggle-Eye, channel and Flathead Catfish, choupique and Gar. Slow, tree-lined, tannin-stained water fished from the bank, a pirogue or a bass boat.
Cheechee Creek (9 km) flows through Natchitoches County, Louisiana. A Louisiana bayou or slow river (Teche, Lafourche, Macon, Boeuf, Tensas, D'Arbonne, Dorcheat, Tickfaw, Tangipahoa, Bartholomew) — largemouth and Spotted Bass, sac-a-lait, Bluegill, chinquapin and Goggle-Eye, channel and Flathead Catfish, choupique and Gar. Slow, tree-lined, tannin-stained water fished from the bank, a pirogue or a bass boat.
Natchitoches County, Louisiana — Luster Branch is a 8 km stream: A Louisiana bayou or slow river (Teche, Lafourche, Macon, Boeuf, Tensas, D'Arbonne, Dorcheat, Tickfaw, Tangipahoa, Bartholomew) — largemouth and Spotted Bass, sac-a-lait, Bluegill, chinquapin and Goggle-Eye, channel and Flathead Catfish, choupique and Gar. Slow, tree-lined, tannin-stained water fished from the bank, a pirogue or a bass boat.
Thomas Creek (6 km) flows through Sabine and Natchitoches Counties, Louisiana. A Louisiana bayou or slow river (Teche, Lafourche, Macon, Boeuf, Tensas, D'Arbonne, Dorcheat, Tickfaw, Tangipahoa, Bartholomew) — largemouth and Spotted Bass, sac-a-lait, Bluegill, chinquapin and Goggle-Eye, channel and Flathead Catfish, choupique and Gar. Slow, tree-lined, tannin-stained water fished from the bank, a pirogue or a bass boat.
Flat Bayou runs 8 km through Natchitoches and Red River Counties, Louisiana: A Louisiana bayou or slow river (Teche, Lafourche, Macon, Boeuf, Tensas, D'Arbonne, Dorcheat, Tickfaw, Tangipahoa, Bartholomew) — largemouth and Spotted Bass, sac-a-lait, Bluegill, chinquapin and Goggle-Eye, channel and Flathead Catfish, choupique and Gar. Slow, tree-lined, tannin-stained water fished from the bank, a pirogue or a bass boat.
In Natchitoches County, Louisiana, Sand Creek is a 9 km river or creek. A Louisiana bayou or slow river (Teche, Lafourche, Macon, Boeuf, Tensas, D'Arbonne, Dorcheat, Tickfaw, Tangipahoa, Bartholomew) — largemouth and Spotted Bass, sac-a-lait, Bluegill, chinquapin and Goggle-Eye, channel and Flathead Catfish, choupique and Gar. Slow, tree-lined, tannin-stained water fished from the bank, a pirogue or a bass boat.
Gum Bayou runs 6 km through Natchitoches County, Louisiana: A Louisiana bayou or slow river (Teche, Lafourche, Macon, Boeuf, Tensas, D'Arbonne, Dorcheat, Tickfaw, Tangipahoa, Bartholomew) — largemouth and Spotted Bass, sac-a-lait, Bluegill, chinquapin and Goggle-Eye, channel and Flathead Catfish, choupique and Gar. Slow, tree-lined, tannin-stained water fished from the bank, a pirogue or a bass boat.
In Natchitoches and Rapides Counties, Louisiana, Bayou Maurice is a 7 km river or creek. A Louisiana bayou or slow river (Teche, Lafourche, Macon, Boeuf, Tensas, D'Arbonne, Dorcheat, Tickfaw, Tangipahoa, Bartholomew) — largemouth and Spotted Bass, sac-a-lait, Bluegill, chinquapin and Goggle-Eye, channel and Flathead Catfish, choupique and Gar. Slow, tree-lined, tannin-stained water fished from the bank, a pirogue or a bass boat.
Natchitoches County, Louisiana — Bayou Brevelle is a 9 km stream: A Louisiana bayou or slow river (Teche, Lafourche, Macon, Boeuf, Tensas, D'Arbonne, Dorcheat, Tickfaw, Tangipahoa, Bartholomew) — largemouth and Spotted Bass, sac-a-lait, Bluegill, chinquapin and Goggle-Eye, channel and Flathead Catfish, choupique and Gar. Slow, tree-lined, tannin-stained water fished from the bank, a pirogue or a bass boat.
In Natchitoches County, Louisiana, Dry Choctaw Creek is a 9 km river or creek. A Louisiana bayou or slow river (Teche, Lafourche, Macon, Boeuf, Tensas, D'Arbonne, Dorcheat, Tickfaw, Tangipahoa, Bartholomew) — largemouth and Spotted Bass, sac-a-lait, Bluegill, chinquapin and Goggle-Eye, channel and Flathead Catfish, choupique and Gar. Slow, tree-lined, tannin-stained water fished from the bank, a pirogue or a bass boat.
Little Natches Bayou (9 km) flows through Winn and Natchitoches Counties, Louisiana. A Louisiana bayou or slow river (Teche, Lafourche, Macon, Boeuf, Tensas, D'Arbonne, Dorcheat, Tickfaw, Tangipahoa, Bartholomew) — largemouth and Spotted Bass, sac-a-lait, Bluegill, chinquapin and Goggle-Eye, channel and Flathead Catfish, choupique and Gar. Slow, tree-lined, tannin-stained water fished from the bank, a pirogue or a bass boat.
Eightmile Creek runs 7 km through Natchitoches and Winn Counties, Louisiana: A Louisiana bayou or slow river (Teche, Lafourche, Macon, Boeuf, Tensas, D'Arbonne, Dorcheat, Tickfaw, Tangipahoa, Bartholomew) — largemouth and Spotted Bass, sac-a-lait, Bluegill, chinquapin and Goggle-Eye, channel and Flathead Catfish, choupique and Gar. Slow, tree-lined, tannin-stained water fished from the bank, a pirogue or a bass boat.
In Natchitoches and Vernon Counties, Louisiana, Odom Creek is a 6 km river or creek. A Louisiana bayou or slow river (Teche, Lafourche, Macon, Boeuf, Tensas, D'Arbonne, Dorcheat, Tickfaw, Tangipahoa, Bartholomew) — largemouth and Spotted Bass, sac-a-lait, Bluegill, chinquapin and Goggle-Eye, channel and Flathead Catfish, choupique and Gar. Slow, tree-lined, tannin-stained water fished from the bank, a pirogue or a bass boat.
Natchitoches County, Louisiana — Laird Branch is a 7 km stream: A Louisiana bayou or slow river (Teche, Lafourche, Macon, Boeuf, Tensas, D'Arbonne, Dorcheat, Tickfaw, Tangipahoa, Bartholomew) — largemouth and Spotted Bass, sac-a-lait, Bluegill, chinquapin and Goggle-Eye, channel and Flathead Catfish, choupique and Gar. Slow, tree-lined, tannin-stained water fished from the bank, a pirogue or a bass boat.
Bayou Grande runs 7 km through Natchitoches County, Louisiana: A Louisiana bayou or slow river (Teche, Lafourche, Macon, Boeuf, Tensas, D'Arbonne, Dorcheat, Tickfaw, Tangipahoa, Bartholomew) — largemouth and Spotted Bass, sac-a-lait, Bluegill, chinquapin and Goggle-Eye, channel and Flathead Catfish, choupique and Gar. Slow, tree-lined, tannin-stained water fished from the bank, a pirogue or a bass boat.
Natchitoches, Vernon and Rapides Counties, Louisiana — Spring Branch is a 7 km stream: A Louisiana bayou or slow river (Teche, Lafourche, Macon, Boeuf, Tensas, D'Arbonne, Dorcheat, Tickfaw, Tangipahoa, Bartholomew) — largemouth and Spotted Bass, sac-a-lait, Bluegill, chinquapin and Goggle-Eye, channel and Flathead Catfish, choupique and Gar. Slow, tree-lined, tannin-stained water fished from the bank, a pirogue or a bass boat.
In Natchitoches County, Louisiana, Sheard Branch is a 7 km river or creek. A Louisiana bayou or slow river (Teche, Lafourche, Macon, Boeuf, Tensas, D'Arbonne, Dorcheat, Tickfaw, Tangipahoa, Bartholomew) — largemouth and Spotted Bass, sac-a-lait, Bluegill, chinquapin and Goggle-Eye, channel and Flathead Catfish, choupique and Gar. Slow, tree-lined, tannin-stained water fished from the bank, a pirogue or a bass boat.
Dry Bayou runs 5 km through Natchitoches County, Louisiana: A Louisiana bayou or slow river (Teche, Lafourche, Macon, Boeuf, Tensas, D'Arbonne, Dorcheat, Tickfaw, Tangipahoa, Bartholomew) — largemouth and Spotted Bass, sac-a-lait, Bluegill, chinquapin and Goggle-Eye, channel and Flathead Catfish, choupique and Gar. Slow, tree-lined, tannin-stained water fished from the bank, a pirogue or a bass boat.
In Natchitoches and Vernon Counties, Louisiana, Rocky Branch is a 4 km river or creek. A Louisiana bayou or slow river (Teche, Lafourche, Macon, Boeuf, Tensas, D'Arbonne, Dorcheat, Tickfaw, Tangipahoa, Bartholomew) — largemouth and Spotted Bass, sac-a-lait, Bluegill, chinquapin and Goggle-Eye, channel and Flathead Catfish, choupique and Gar. Slow, tree-lined, tannin-stained water fished from the bank, a pirogue or a bass boat.
Buck Branch runs 7 km through Vernon and Natchitoches Counties, Louisiana: A Louisiana bayou or slow river (Teche, Lafourche, Macon, Boeuf, Tensas, D'Arbonne, Dorcheat, Tickfaw, Tangipahoa, Bartholomew) — largemouth and Spotted Bass, sac-a-lait, Bluegill, chinquapin and Goggle-Eye, channel and Flathead Catfish, choupique and Gar. Slow, tree-lined, tannin-stained water fished from the bank, a pirogue or a bass boat.
In Natchitoches County, Louisiana, Edmund Bayou is a 6 km river or creek. A Louisiana bayou or slow river (Teche, Lafourche, Macon, Boeuf, Tensas, D'Arbonne, Dorcheat, Tickfaw, Tangipahoa, Bartholomew) — largemouth and Spotted Bass, sac-a-lait, Bluegill, chinquapin and Goggle-Eye, channel and Flathead Catfish, choupique and Gar. Slow, tree-lined, tannin-stained water fished from the bank, a pirogue or a bass boat.
In Natchitoches County, Louisiana, Steep Hill Creek is a 6 km river or creek. A Louisiana bayou or slow river (Teche, Lafourche, Macon, Boeuf, Tensas, D'Arbonne, Dorcheat, Tickfaw, Tangipahoa, Bartholomew) — largemouth and Spotted Bass, sac-a-lait, Bluegill, chinquapin and Goggle-Eye, channel and Flathead Catfish, choupique and Gar. Slow, tree-lined, tannin-stained water fished from the bank, a pirogue or a bass boat.
Bucket Creek runs 5 km through Natchitoches and Bienville Counties, Louisiana: A Louisiana bayou or slow river (Teche, Lafourche, Macon, Boeuf, Tensas, D'Arbonne, Dorcheat, Tickfaw, Tangipahoa, Bartholomew) — largemouth and Spotted Bass, sac-a-lait, Bluegill, chinquapin and Goggle-Eye, channel and Flathead Catfish, choupique and Gar. Slow, tree-lined, tannin-stained water fished from the bank, a pirogue or a bass boat.
Across its mapped waters, Natchitoches Parish holds 24 species on PiscaMaps, including Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Black Crappie, Redear Sunfish, White Crappie, Flathead Catfish and Bowfin.
Ramps, put-ins and species for every water — plus the carp layer no other US app has.
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