Guide To Fishing At Lake Maurepas

AKA: Lac Maurepas, Maurepas Lake

Home to bass, crappie, catfish and bream, Lake Maurepas is a 58,000-acre lake in the south central part of the state, at Maurepas, LA. This quality fishery is overlooked by many locals who prefer to fish for speckled trout and redfish in Lake Pontchartrain nearby.

Available Fish Species
Amenities
Today's Weather & Forecast
Boat Launch Ramps
Campgrounds & RV Parks
Map
Lake Video
Contact Info

For fishing enthusiasts that enjoy catching big slab crappie, plus quality bass, catfish and sunfish, Lake Maurepas is worth the trip. Over 40 miles of shoreline, lined with cypress trees and vegetation, await anglers. Pete's Landing Boat Launch and the Port Manchac boat ramp off Highway 15 are the two main boat launch ramps. Larger pleasure, pontoon and fishing boats are recommended for the main lake area, but kayaks, canoes and jon boats work well for fishing the shallows, rivers and bayous.

What to fish for...

Fishing for largemouth bass, spotted bass, channel catfish, black crappie, white crappie, bluegill, flier sunfish, green sunfish, longear sunfish, redear sunfish and warmouth at Lake Maurepas in Louisiana.

Primary fish species residing in Lake Maurepas

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Lake Maurepas Amenities

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

Today's Weather & Forecast

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Akers Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northeast section of the lake, off I-55, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Manchac Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northeast section of the lake, off I-55, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

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