Plan a Fishing Trip to Many, LA

4 guidesBest months: April, May, June, September

What's Biting in Many Right Now

Smallmouth Bass
Excellentfreshwater
Casting, Fly Fishing, Jigging
Bluegill
Excellentfreshwater
Float Fishing, Fly Fishing, Bait Fishing
Catfish
Excellentfreshwater
Bottom Fishing, Jug Fishing, Rod and Reel
White Bass
ExcellentVarious
Striped Bass
Goodboth
Trolling, Casting, Live Bait Fishing
Crappie
Goodfreshwater
Jigging, Live Bait Fishing, Casting
Spotted Bass
Goodfreshwater
Casting, Jigging, Trolling
Largemouth Bass
Goodfreshwater
Spinning, Baitcasting, Fly Fishing

What to Bring

Check with Many 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

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.