Plan a Fishing Trip to Golden Meadow, LA

4 guidesBest months: April, May, June, July

What's Biting in Golden Meadow Right Now

Largemouth Bass
Excellentfreshwater
Spinning, Baitcasting, Fly Fishing
Channel Catfish
Goodfreshwater
Bottom Fishing, Jug Fishing, Bank Fishing
Bluegill
Fairfreshwater
Float Fishing, Fly Fishing, Bait Fishing

What to Bring

Check with Golden Meadow 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 / freshwater Fishing

  • Rain jacket or windbreaker
  • Layered clothing (it gets cooler offshore)
  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear
  • 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.