Fishing Lake Bistineau

AKA: Loggy Bayou Lake

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Lake Bistineau, LA

Popular Fish Species Lake Bistineau, LA

Lake Bistineau Popular Fish - Largemouth Bass

Largemouth Bass Fishing

As a popular bass fishing tournament lake, Lake Bistineau is well known to locals and anglers in the region as a good bass lake. Both weekend and tournament anglers have been catching bass in good numbers, and fish over 4 pounds are not uncommon. Fishing for largemouth bass can be quite rewarding, with an occasional bass over 6 pounds being caught. In Lake Bistineau, bass often move shallow and become fairly aggressive when they are in a feeding mood. Use shallow crankbaits around rip rap. Around grass, use worms, jigs, topwater and spinnerbaits. In deeper water, drop shot rigs, big worms, jigs and spoons are good options. In winter, spend your time fishing deeper structure where the bass spend much of their time.

Crappie Fishing

Lake Bistineau is home to both black and white crappie, with black crappie dominating. When fishing for crappie, light line and small hooks are key when fishing live or prepared baits. Crappie jigs are also productive her in a wide variety of colors. With a history of good crappie fishing, Lake Bistineau continues to deliver good quantities of nice, fat slabs. The lake has healthy populations of both white crappie and black crappie. These two species typically tend to school separately. However, once located around cover, you may find that you catch both species, due to the fact they often share the same cover. Crappie fishing can be found in varying size schools, hanging around brush, vegetation, wood or other cover. Using a fish finder any time of year can help locate these crappie schools, which tend to stack vertically around cover. Live bait and small jigs are the most common method for crappie here. In spring and fall focus on the 8 to 12 foot range. As the crappie move deep in summer and winter, follow points out deep, as well as find ledges near channels, especially areas with brush or timber in deeper water. The best time to catch crappie tends to be at dawn and dusk.

Lake Bistineau Popular Fish - Flathead Catfish

Flathead Catfish Fishing

This year good populations of flathead catfish can be found in Lake Bistineau. The state record flathead catfish is over 65 pounds. Fishing for flathead catfish is most often productive in the river end of the lake around any kind of structure. Road beds, creek channels and rocky points are all good places to begin. Use a slip sinker or Carolina rig with popular catfish baits. Other catfish in the lake include channel and blue catfish.

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Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, white crappie, bluegill, redear sunfish and yellow bass at Lake Bistineau in Louisiana.

If you enjoy catching big sac-a-lait and monster bass, you'll appreciate the options available at Lake Bistineau, a 15,500-acre lake in the north-central part of the state, 5 miles northwest of Ringgold. Giant bass and fat crappies swim in this reservoir where cypress and tupelo trees line well over 50 miles of shoreline.

Among the most sought-after fish species in Lake Bistineau is the largemouth bass. Channel catfish is another popular species in Lake Bistineau, attracting both seasoned and novice anglers. The lake also offers opportunities to catch black crappie and white crappie, which are sought-after panfish species in the region. Additionally, bluegill and redear sunfish can be found in good numbers, providing a fun and family-friendly fishing experience. Yellow bass, a species that closely resembles white bass, can also be found in Lake Bistineau.

For the boating public, there are two marinas and half a dozen boat launch ramps for easy boat boat access, gas and marina supplies and services. Camping, lodging, bait, convenience stores and dining are all easy access from the lake.

Primary fish species residing in Lake Bistineau

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Lake Bistineau Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

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Lake Bistineau State Park Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off State Park Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Parish Camp Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest section of the lake, off Pub Camp Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with gravel parking.

Plum Orchard Park Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off Mid Lake Marina Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Port O Bisteneau State Park Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northeast section of the lake, off Yellow Pine Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.