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Fishing in Benton, LA

Louisiana, United States

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Top fish species in Benton

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Bluegill
Bluegill
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Black crappie
Black crappie
White crappie
White crappie

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Largemouth bass

Marie and Charles Hamel Park

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Largemouth bass

Flag Lake

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Largemouth bass

Flag Lake

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Largemouth bass

Harmon Lake

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Largemouth bass

Flag Lake

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Largemouth bass

Flag Lake

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Flag Lake

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Warmouth

Caddo Lake

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Largemouth bass

Black Bayou Reservoir

21 in · 5 lb

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Largemouth bass

Black Bayou Reservoir

20 in · 4 lb 3 oz

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About Benton fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Benton, Louisiana. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 4,394 catches for Largemouth bass, 534 catches for Bluegill, and 404 catches for Channel catfish.

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Fishing regulations in Benton

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Louisiana can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Largemouth bass as of May 6th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

10

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No size limit except as listed below for specified waters.
The following waterbodies have modified size and bag limits for black bass (i.e., largemouth and spotted bass):
Eagle Lake: 16-inch minimum total length; bag limit = 10 black bass;
Poverty Point Reservoir Lake: 15-inch to 19-inch protected slot limit; bag limit = 8 black bass with no more than one over 19-inches total length;
False River (Point Coupee Parish): 14-inch minimum total length; bag limit = 5 black bass;
John K. Kelly - Grand Bayou Reservoir (Red River Parish): 14-inch to 17-inch protected slot limit; bag limit = 8 black bass with no more than four over 17-inches total length;
Caddo Lake: 14-inch to 18-inch protected slot limit for largemouth bass (no size limit for spotted bass); bag limit = 8 black bass with no more than four over 18-inches total length;
Toledo Bend Reservoir and the Sabine River above Toledo Bend to the point at which the entire river enters Texas: 14-inch minimum total length for largemouth bass (no size limit for spotted bass); bag limit = 8 black bass;
Sabine River from Toledo Bend Dam to I-10: 12-inch minimum total length for largemouth bass (no size limit for spotted bass); bag limit = 8 black bass;
Fish falling within a protected slot limit must be immediately released.
A spotted bass is defined as a black bass with a tooth patch on the tongue.

Micropterus nigricans

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32°41′26.5″N 93°44′24.4″W
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FAQ about Benton fishing

Anglers in Benton, LA recommend these top fishing spots: Flag Lake, Caddo Lake, Cross Lake, Red River, and Cypress Bayou Reservoir.
Most commonly caught species around Benton, LA:
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The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Benton, LA was a 7 ft / 17.6 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @beanpole at Bayou Dorcheat on April 2, 2015.
The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Benton, LA was a 2 ft / 2.3 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @coonrod at Lake Bistineau on May 8, 2016.
The biggest Channel catfish (by length) reported in Benton, LA was a 4 ft / 100.6 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @rnorwood009 at Cross Lake on June 14, 2021.

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