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Shell Bayou fishing reports

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Largemouth bass

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6 years ago

Red drum

26 in Β· 6 lb 2 oz

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Red drum

31 in Β· 13 lb 3 oz

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Red drum

31 in Β· 13 lb 3 oz

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Sheepshead

21 in Β· 8 lb

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Shell Bayou is an estuary located in Louisiana, United States. It is most popular for fishing Red drum, Sheepshead, and Largemouth bass.

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Location

29Β°42β€²13.7β€³N 89Β°54β€²18.4β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Shell Bayou, LA

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 species as of April 5, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Shell Bayou fishing

Shell Bayou is an estuary located in Louisiana, United States. Its coordinates are:
29Β°42β€²13.7β€³N 89Β°54β€²18.4β€³W
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Find the best fishing spots on Shell Bayou by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Navionics depth maps.
The most common species in Shell Bayou are:
  • Red drum - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Sheepshead - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Largemouth bass - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
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