Guide To Fishing At Caney Creek Reservoir

AKA: Caney Creek Lake

Lunker largemouth bass get a great deal of attention at Caney Creek Reservoir, but crappie are a favorite of locals. Crappie, often referred to as "sac-a-lait" or white perch are abundant and run above average in size.

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Amenities
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Good populations of catfish and sunfish also reside here. This 5,200-acre lake in the north-central part of the state has over fifty miles of shoreline. Excellent boat launch ramps are located at Jimmie Davis State Park mid-lake on the north side of the lake, and at Hooks Marina in the southwest corner of the lake, off Spillway Road. Access for fishing from the bank can be found at the state park, near boat landings and along some of the undeveloped shoreline.

What to fish for...

Fishing for largemouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, white crappie, bluegill, redear sunfish, white bass and yellow bass at Caney Creek Reservoir in Louisiana.

Primary fish species residing in Caney Creek Reservoir

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Caney Creek Reservoir Amenities

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

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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Brown's Landing Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northwest corner of the lake, west side, at the west end of the State Route 4 Bridge, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.

Jimmie Davis State Park East Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the north side of the lake, off Boggy Creek Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Jimmie Davis State Park West Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the north side of the lake, off State Park Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Spillway Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast corner of the lake, at the east end of the dam, off Spillway Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Par Road 446 Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northwest section of the lake, north side, off Par Road 446, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

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