53 public waters in the North Louisiana region — 16 lakes/reservoirs and 37 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.
Morehouse and Union Counties, Louisiana — Haggerty Camp Lake is a 14,301-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.
Lake D'Arbonne (15,250 ac) near Farmerville — a classic cypress-and-brush north Louisiana lake and one of the best sac-a-lait (White Crappie) fisheries in the South, with a strong largemouth population, bull Bluegill and chinquapin, Chain Pickerel, and channel, blue and Flathead Catfish. Lake D'Arbonne State Park is on the south shore.
In Madison, Terrebonne and Union Counties, Louisiana, Eagle Lake is a 4,863-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.
Big Lake, a 724-acre lake in Tensas, Union, Rapides and 3 more counties in Louisiana, 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.
In Union County, Louisiana, Finch Lake is a 586-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.
Fish Lake (456 acres) sits in Union, Ouachita, Caddo and 1 more county in Louisiana, 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.
Bayou D'Arbonne (379 acres) sits in Union 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.
Jim Nolan Brake, a 223-acre lake in Union 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.
In Ouachita and Union Counties, Louisiana, Hamilton Lake is a 190-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.
In Union County, Louisiana, Blasingame Brake is a 122-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.
DeLoutre Basin, a 61-acre lake in Union 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.
Harrell Lake, a 47-acre lake in Union 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.
Union County, Louisiana — Francis Creek Lake is a 30-acre lake, managed by State Fish and Wildlife: 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 Union County, Louisiana, Phillips Lake is a 22-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.
Terral Lake, a 20-acre lake in Union 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.
Ditched-off Lake (15 acres) sits in Union and Morehouse Counties, Louisiana, managed by State Fish and Wildlife. 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 Ouachita, Caldwell, Catahoula and 2 more counties in Louisiana, Ouachita River is a 287 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.
Bayou D'Arbonne (44 km) flows through Union, Claiborne, Lincoln and 1 more county in Louisiana. 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.
Corney Bayou (55 km) flows through Union and Claiborne Counties, Louisiana. 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.
Middle Fork Bayou D'Arbonne runs 46 km through Claiborne, Union and Lincoln Counties, Louisiana: 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.
Union County, Louisiana — Bayou de Loutre is a 49 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 Morehouse and Union Counties, Louisiana, Bayou de Butte is a 24 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.
Stowe Creek runs 26 km through Lincoln and Union 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.
Bayou Choudrant (18 km) flows through Ouachita, Union and Lincoln 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.
Union County, Louisiana — Cecil Creek is a 18 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.
Union County, Louisiana — Big Cane Creek is a 18 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.
Union County, Louisiana — Little Bayou de Loutre is a 16 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 Union County, Louisiana, Rock Creek is a 12 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.
Francis Creek (13 km) flows through Union 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.
Frank Lapere Creek (12 km) flows through Union 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.
Union County, Louisiana — Glaze 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.
In Union County, Louisiana, Meridian Creek is a 12 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.
Horse Trough Creek runs 12 km through Union 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.
Cook Creek (12 km) flows through Union and Morehouse 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.
Hollman Creek runs 7 km through Union 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.
Tenmile Creek runs 11 km through Union 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.
Village Creek (8 km) flows through Union 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 Union County, Louisiana, South Fork Frank Lapere Creek 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.
Union County, Louisiana — Camp Creek 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.
Union County, Louisiana — Lion Creek 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.
Little Cornie Bayou runs 8 km through Union 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.
Union and Claiborne Counties, Louisiana — Lynn 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.
Ouachita, Lincoln and Union Counties, Louisiana — Cockerel Creek 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.
Papaw Bayou runs 9 km through Morehouse and Union 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.
Lowery Creek runs 6 km through Union 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 Union County, Louisiana, Tick 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.
Union County, Louisiana — Potter Creek 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.
Steep Bank Creek (8 km) flows through Union 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 Union County, Louisiana, Edwards Creek 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.
In Union County, Louisiana, Redden Creek is a 8 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 Union County, Louisiana, Hammock Creek is a 5 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 Union County, Louisiana, Horse Pen Creek 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.
In Union County, Louisiana, Mark Beach Bayou 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.
Across its mapped waters, Union Parish holds 15 species on PiscaMaps, including Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Black Crappie, Redear Sunfish, White Crappie, Flathead Catfish and Spotted Bass.
Ramps, put-ins and species for every water — plus the carp layer no other US app has.
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