Guide To Fishing At Anacoco Lake

AKA: Anacoco Reservoir

Located in western Louisiana, 5 miles west of Leesville, Anacoco Lake is a 2,400-acre lake that receives relatively little fishing pressure. Flooded trees and brush are scattered along much of the twenty-one miles of shoreline, making this a great home for crappie, bass and sunfish.

Available Fish Species
Amenities
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Campgrounds & RV Parks
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The lake also has healthy catfish populations of channel, blue and flathead cats. Big crappie here get top billing from local anglers. Areas for fishing from the bank can be found at boat landings, campgrounds and other areas with public access, but the ideal way to fish this lake is by boat. Boat launch ramps are open to the public at Methodist Landing Recreational Park and the Anacoco Lake Spillway Store and RV Park.

What to fish for...

Fishing for largemouth bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, blue catfish, black crappie, white crappie, bluegill and redear sunfish at Anacoco Lake in Louisiana.

Primary fish species residing in Anacoco Lake

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Anacoco Lake Amenities

Marina: NO
Boat Rental: NO
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: NEARBY

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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Methodist Landing Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northwest section of the lake, off Par Road 12, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Par Road 10 Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast section of the lake, off Par Road 10, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with docks and gravel parking.

Spillway Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest section of the lake, off Anacoco Lake Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with docks and gravel parking.

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