Plaucheville, LA Fishing Trip — August

Your Plaucheville, LA Fishing Trip

August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 92°F / Low 75°F2.4" rain · 10 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

What’s Biting in August

5 species
Flathead CatfishGood
Flathead Catfish
Various
BluegillGood
Bluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
Blue CatfishGood
Blue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
Spotted BassFair
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting

August Weather in Plaucheville

92°F
Avg High
75°F
Avg Low
2.4"
Rainfall
10
Rainy Days

Hot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

15 Guides Near Plaucheville

No guides are based in Plaucheville, but these guides operate nearby.

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$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

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What to Bring

Check with your guide 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 Cost
Resident$9.50
Non-Resident$60
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Basic freshwater license. Saltwater license additional.

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Species Regulations

Flathead Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Bluegill
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
Blue Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

Anglers are encouraged to harvest blue catfish to help control the population.

Spotted Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:10 per day in aggregate with Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass
Size Limit:No size limit

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.

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