Plan a Fishing Trip to Baton Rouge, LA

6 guidesBest months: April, May, June, July

What's Biting in Baton Rouge Right Now

Catfish
Excellentfreshwater
Bottom Fishing, Jug Fishing, Rod and Reel
Carp
Excellentfreshwater
Bottom Fishing, Fly Fishing, Bait Fishing
White Bass
ExcellentVarious
Yellow Bass
ExcellentVarious
Bluegill
Excellentfreshwater
Float Fishing, Fly Fishing, Bait Fishing
Tilapia
ExcellentVarious
Hybrid Striped Bass
ExcellentVarious
Shortnose Gar
ExcellentVarious
Longnose Gar
ExcellentVarious
White Catfish
ExcellentVarious
Black Crappie
ExcellentVarious
Redbreast Sunfish
ExcellentVarious
Redear Sunfish
ExcellentVarious
Redfin Pickerel
ExcellentVarious
Rock Bass
ExcellentVarious
Flathead Catfish
ExcellentVarious
Freshwater Drum
ExcellentVarious
Green Sunfish
ExcellentVarious
Guadalupe Bass
ExcellentVarious
Bowfin
ExcellentVarious
Bullhead Catfish
ExcellentVarious
Chain Pickerel
ExcellentVarious
Channel Catfish
Excellentfreshwater
Bottom Fishing, Jug Fishing, Bank Fishing
Striped Bass
Goodboth
Trolling, Casting, Live Bait Fishing
Crappie
Goodfreshwater
Jigging, Live Bait Fishing, Casting
White Crappie
GoodVarious
White Perch
GoodVarious
Blue Catfish
Goodfreshwater
Bottom Fishing, Drift Fishing, Jug Fishing
Largemouth Bass
Goodfreshwater
Spinning, Baitcasting, Fly Fishing

What to Bring

Check with Baton Rouge guides about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For offshore / inshore Fishing

  • Rain jacket or windbreaker
  • Layered clothing (it gets cooler offshore)
  • Light rain jacket

Louisiana Fishing License

License: Louisiana Fishing License

In Lake Ouachita and its tributaries, the daily take and possession limit for black bass (largemouth, spotted, smallmouth, and Guadalupe bass, singly or in combination) is 6, only one of which may exceed 17 inches total length.