Fishing Guides in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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What's Biting in Baton Rouge

29 species reported in the Baton Rouge area. Here's when they're most active throughout the year.

Month-by-Month Fishing in Baton Rouge, LA

Fishing in Baton Rouge in January

January is a slower stretch for fishing around Baton Rouge — see the peak months above for better timing.

Fishing in Baton Rouge in February

February is a slower stretch for fishing around Baton Rouge — see the peak months above for better timing.

Fishing in Baton Rouge in March

6 species are active in and around Baton Rouge in March: Carp, Catfish, White Catfish, White Crappie, White Bass, Bullhead Catfish. Book one of Baton Rouge's 6 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Baton Rouge in April

8 species are active in and around Baton Rouge in April: Carp, Catfish, Redfin Pickerel, White Catfish, White Crappie, Bluegill, White Bass, Bullhead Catfish. Book one of Baton Rouge's 6 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Baton Rouge in May

8 species are active in and around Baton Rouge in May: Carp, Catfish, Redfin Pickerel, White Catfish, White Crappie, Bluegill, White Bass, Bullhead Catfish. Book one of Baton Rouge's 6 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Baton Rouge in June

8 species are active in and around Baton Rouge in June: Carp, Catfish, Redfin Pickerel, White Catfish, White Crappie, Bluegill, White Bass, Bullhead Catfish. Book one of Baton Rouge's 6 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Baton Rouge in July

7 species are active in and around Baton Rouge in July: Carp, Catfish, Redfin Pickerel, White Catfish, White Crappie, Bluegill, Bullhead Catfish. Book one of Baton Rouge's 6 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Baton Rouge in August

6 species are active in and around Baton Rouge in August: Carp, Catfish, Redfin Pickerel, White Catfish, Bluegill, Bullhead Catfish. Book one of Baton Rouge's 6 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Baton Rouge in September

6 species are active in and around Baton Rouge in September: Carp, Catfish, White Catfish, Bluegill, White Bass, Bullhead Catfish. Book one of Baton Rouge's 6 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Baton Rouge in October

4 species are active in and around Baton Rouge in October: Carp, Catfish, Bluegill, White Bass. Book one of Baton Rouge's 6 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Baton Rouge in November

November is a slower stretch for fishing around Baton Rouge — see the peak months above for better timing.

Fishing in Baton Rouge in December

December is a slower stretch for fishing around Baton Rouge — see the peak months above for better timing.

Fishing in Baton Rouge

Baton Rouge, Louisiana offers freshwater, various, freshwater, brackish fishing with 29 species reported in the area and 6 local guides ready to take you out. The best months to fish are April, May, June, July.

Best Months

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Water Types

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What You Can Catch in Baton Rouge

Striped Bass

If you're heading to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in pursuit of Striped Bass, you'll primarily be focusing on the lower reaches of the Mississippi River and its associated waterways. While not as renowned as other striper destinations, the Mississippi offers a unique challenge.

Full striped bass guide for Baton Rouge

Channel Catfish

Baton Rouge offers diverse channel catfish fishing opportunities, primarily within the Mississippi River and its surrounding bayous and waterways. The warmer months, from late spring through summer, are typically the most productive.

Full channel catfish guide for Baton Rouge

Blue Catfish

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, provides fantastic access to blue catfish in the lower Mississippi River. This section of the river is a blue catfish paradise, known for its abundant forage and deep, slow-moving waters.

Full blue catfish guide for Baton Rouge

Bowfin

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, places you in the heart of bowfin country. The bayous and backwaters connected to the Mississippi River offer prime habitat for these prehistoric predators.

Full bowfin guide for Baton Rouge

Fisheries near Baton Rouge

The waters local charters actually fish — each page lists guides, access towns, and top species.

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Types of Fishing in Baton Rouge

Inshore

4 guides available

Offshore

2 guides available

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