Guide To The Best Bass Fishing Lakes In Louisiana

All about fishing for spotted and largemouth bass in LA lakes.

Bass Lakes In Louisiana

Louisiana is covered with more places to catch bass than one can imagine. Visit the Bass Knowledge Center for valuable information about bass and bass fishing. There are more ponds, small lakes, rivers, creek and backwaters and the cast majority contain bass. The most consistent stringers continue to come from the major lakes including Anacoco Lake, Atchafalaya Basin, Black Bayou Lake, Caddo Lake, Caney Creek Reservoir, Cheniere Brake Lake, Cocodrie Lake, Cross Lake, Cypress Bayou Reservoir, Grand Lake, Lac des Allemands, Lake Bistineau, Lake Bruin, Lake Cataouatche, Lake Claiborne, Lake D’Arbonne, Lake Iatt, Lake Maurepas, Lake Palourde, Lake Rodemacher, Lake Salvador, Lake Verret, Saline Lake, Sibley Lake, Toledo Bend Reservoir, Turkey Creek Lake, Vernon Lake and Wallace Lake.

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Top 5 Bass Fishing Lures For Louisiana

When bass are shallow, spinnerbaits, crankbaits and top water lures are the most productive. As they move deeper, worms and jigs are among the top producers.

Louisiana State Record Bass

The state record largemouth bass was caught from Caney Lake.

The state record spotted bass was caught out of the Tickfaw River.

This is Brandon Waltz with a bass he caught, on a spinnerbait, in small stream leading to lake near Cypremort Pointe, LA.

Bass are one of the most sought after of all the game fish. Its appeal spans cultures, age groups and genders to tap on the heart strings of anglers everywhere. Join us in our endeavor to offer information about bass fishing on your favorite bass lake in Louisiana. Understanding the primary seasonal movements of largemouth bass is key to locating them on local lakes in the Pelican State.

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