Plan a Fishing Trip to Baton Rouge, LA

6 guidesBest months: April, May, June, July

What's Biting in Baton Rouge Right Now

Striped Bass
Excellentboth
Trolling, Casting, Live Bait Fishing
Crappie
Excellentfreshwater
Jigging, Live Bait Fishing, Casting
Carp
Excellentfreshwater
Bottom Fishing, Fly Fishing, Bait Fishing
White Crappie
ExcellentVarious
Tilapia
ExcellentVarious
White Perch
ExcellentVarious
Black Crappie
ExcellentVarious
Flathead Catfish
ExcellentVarious
Blue Catfish
Excellentfreshwater
Bottom Fishing, Drift Fishing, Jug Fishing
Channel Catfish
Excellentfreshwater
Bottom Fishing, Jug Fishing, Bank Fishing
Largemouth Bass
Excellentfreshwater
Spinning, Baitcasting, Fly Fishing
Catfish
Goodfreshwater
Bottom Fishing, Jug Fishing, Rod and Reel
White Bass
GoodVarious
Yellow Bass
GoodVarious
Bluegill
Goodfreshwater
Float Fishing, Fly Fishing, Bait Fishing
Hybrid Striped Bass
GoodVarious
Shortnose Gar
GoodVarious
Longnose Gar
GoodVarious
White Catfish
GoodVarious
Redbreast Sunfish
GoodVarious
Redear Sunfish
GoodVarious
Redfin Pickerel
GoodVarious
Rock Bass
GoodVarious
Freshwater Drum
GoodVarious
Green Sunfish
GoodVarious
Guadalupe Bass
GoodVarious
Bowfin
GoodVarious
Bullhead Catfish
GoodVarious
Chain Pickerel
GoodVarious

What to Bring

Check with Baton Rouge 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 Fishing

  • Rain jacket or windbreaker
  • Layered clothing (it gets cooler offshore)
  • Light rain jacket

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Things to Do in Baton Rouge

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.