🐟 What fish can you catch in New Orleans?

Most commonly caught species around New Orleans , LA : Largemouth bass - 7,856 reported catches Red drum - 2,345 reported catches Spotted seatrout - 1,061 reported catches Bluegill - 984 reported catches Black drum - 965 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest New Orleans fishing reports?

The latest New Orleans , LA fishing reports are: @joerohaley reported a nice Red drum at Lake Pontchartrain . @jacobjohnson7844 reported a nice Greengill hybrid . @d1.kaden_12 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Bayou Metairie . @jacobjohnson7844 reported a nice Greengill hybrid . @zacharythomas5386 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Bayou Metairie . .

Fishing in New Orleans, LA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in New Orleans, Louisiana?

Anglers in New Orleans , LA recommend these top fishing spots: City park , Orleans Avenue Canal , Bayou Saint John , Inner Harbor Navigation Canal , Lake Pontchartrain .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in New Orleans?

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Louisiana, United States

Top fish species in New Orleans

Latest New Orleans fishing reports

Red drum

Lake Pontchartrain

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Greengill hybrid

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Largemouth bass

Bayou Metairie

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Greengill hybrid

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Largemouth bass

Bayou Metairie

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Southern flounder

Lake Pontchartrain

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Southern stingray

Lake Pontchartrain

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Black drum

Lake Pontchartrain

35 in · 20 lb

Largemouth bass

Bayou Metairie

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Hardhead sea catfish

Inner Harbor Navigation Canal

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FAQ about New Orleans fishing

Anglers in New Orleans, LA recommend these top fishing spots: City park, Orleans Avenue Canal, Bayou Saint John, Inner Harbor Navigation Canal, and Lake Pontchartrain.

Most commonly caught species around New Orleans, LA:

Largemouth bass - 7,856 reported catches
Red drum - 2,345 reported catches
Spotted seatrout - 1,061 reported catches
Bluegill - 984 reported catches
Black drum - 965 reported catches

The latest New Orleans, LA fishing reports are:

@joerohaley reported a nice Red drum at Lake Pontchartrain.
@jacobjohnson7844 reported a nice Greengill hybrid.
@d1.kaden_12 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Bayou Metairie.
@jacobjohnson7844 reported a nice Greengill hybrid.
@zacharythomas5386 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Bayou Metairie.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for New Orleans, LA. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: