Fishing Lac des Allemands

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Lac des Allemands, LA

Popular Fish Species Lac des Allemands, LA

Lac des Allemands Popular Fish - Channel Catfish

Channel Catfish Fishing

Lac des Allemands has held a dependable population of channel catfish for many years now. The typical fish are about 2 pounds, with larger ones caught frequently. For weekend anglers, most any rod and reel will work for catching channel catfish, as long as the line is strong enough. For serious catfish enthusiasts, using the right equipment enhances success, especially when you hook one of the big boys. A medium action, to medium-heavy action rod is ideal, in the 6' to 7' range. Use a slip sinker or Carolina rig with popular catfish baits on at least 10-pound line. Use sharp hooks with bait holders on the shank, or circle hooks for live bait. The state record channel catfish is over 30 pounds, and Lac des Allemands holds some pretty big ones. Flathead catfish and blue catfish also reside in the lake and fishing for them is often good as well. Night fishing for catfish often delivers better results than daytime fishing. Fishing for channel catfish is often most productive around any kind of structure in the area. In Spring channel catfish migrate toward incoming water, so stay up river away from the main lake. In early summer look for rocky banks, the bigger the rocks the better. In summer and winter deeper structure is where to look. The river end of the lake is often the area where the bigger catfish are caught. Road beds, creek channels and rocky points are all good places to begin.

Lac des Allemands Popular Fish - Black Crappie

Black Crappie Fishing

Lac des Allemands holds a plentiful population of black crappie, which are fat and healthy this year. Crappie fishing is easy and requires simple, basic gear. Any fishing pole, reasonably small line and crappie jigs or small hooks baited with live bait, creates the ideal setup. Add a bobber and you can set the depth you prefer the bait to maintain. White crappie, in smaller numbers, also make this lake their home. The best time to catch crappie tends to be at dawn and dusk. Live bait and small jigs are the most common method for crappie here. Because crappie always like cover and structure, so locate brush and vegetation. Using a fish finder can help locate schools of crappie, which tend to stack vertically around cover. 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 in deeper water.

Lac des Allemands Popular Fish - Largemouth Bass

Largemouth Bass Fishing

Lac des Allemands is considered one of the top bass fishing lakes in the region, as it has been for several years now. Anglers are catching bass in good numbers with largemouth bass in the 4 to 6-pound range showing up with some regularity. A history of careful fisheries management by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has helped to maintain a thriving bass fishery. Anglers can also catch spotted bass, which reside here in decent numbers. Recent results by bass fishing tournament participants, attest to the fact that fishing for largemouth bass has been quite rewarding, with an occasional bass over 6 pounds being weighed in. In Lac des Allemands, bass often move shallow and become fairly aggressive when they are in a feeding mood. If they seem disinterested in your presentations, try slowing down and use smaller, lighter baits. 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.

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r largemouth bass, spotted bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, blue catfish, black crappie, white crappie, bluegill, green sunfish, longear sunfish, redear sunfish and warmouth at Lac des Allemands in Louisiana.

A favorite of local "sac-a-lait" (crappie) fishermen, Lac des Allemands, also known as Lake of the Germans, is a 12,000-acre lake, at Des Allemands, LA. This giant bowl of a lake has about 50 miles of shoreline, lots of cypress trees and plenty of fish.

Largemouth and spotted bass are abundant in the lake, making it a popular spot for bass fishing enthusiasts. Crappie fishing is another favorite pastime on Lac des Allemands, with healthy populations of both black and white crappie. Channel catfish, flathead catfish, and blue catfish are also prevalent in Lac des Allemands, attracting catfish enthusiasts. For those who enjoy panfishing, Lac des Allemands is home to a thriving population of bluegill and sunfish.

Local LA fishing guides offer guided trips to enhance the chances of a successful fishing trip. There are areas with access to the shore for bank fishing, but a boat, kayak or canoe is a better approach for this lake. Several boat launch ramps are available on the main lake and tributaries. Spring and fall are ideal times to fish here, and in summer the weather can be hot - but so can the crappie fishing.

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Lac des Allemands Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: NEARBY
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
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Des Allemands Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast section of the lake, in Bayou des Allemands, at the east end of the US Highway 90 Bridge, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with paved parking.

Lakeside Bar & Marina Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off State Route 643, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Larousse Lane Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest corner of the lake, off Larousse Lane, this is a three-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.