St. George, LA Fishing Trip — October

Your St. George, LA Fishing Trip

October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 83°F / Low 63°F3.8" rain · 6 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in October

5 species
Spotted BassExcellent
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
Channel CatfishExcellent
Channel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Striped BassGood
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
CrappieGood
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Largemouth BassGood
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting

October Weather in St. George

83°F
Avg High
63°F
Avg Low
3.8"
Rainfall
6
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

11 Guides Near St. George

No guides are based in St. George, but these guides operate nearby.

$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.

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.

Buy License Online — Louisiana

Species Regulations

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.

Channel Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

No limit or size restrictions on catfish in Louisiana, but check local advisories for consumption.

Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:16-inch minimum

Only two striped bass in the daily creel may exceed 30 inches total length.

Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

None

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