Plan a Fishing Trip to Mandeville, LA

3 guidesBest months: March, April, May, June

What's Biting in Mandeville Right Now

Largemouth Bass
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Spinning, Baitcasting, Fly Fishing
Spotted Bass
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Casting, Jigging, Trolling
Blue Catfish
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Bottom Fishing, Drift Fishing, Jug Fishing

What to Bring

Check with Mandeville 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 inshore / freshwater Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear
  • Light rain jacket

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Prepare for Your Trip

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Things to Do in Mandeville

Activities for your non-fishing days

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.