Top fish species at Pearl Bayou

White crappie
White crappie
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General info

Pearl Bayou is a stream located in Saint Tammany Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is most popular for fishing White crappie.

Location

30°24′25.5″N 89°44′3″W
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Fishing regulations at Pearl 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.

Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round
White crappie

White crappie

Regulation boundaryLouisiana State Waters
Bag limit50

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Additional information
100 fish possession limit. No size limit except as listed below for specified waters. The following waterbodies have modified size, bag, and possession limits for crappie (black and white): Caddo Lake: no size limit; bag limit = 25 per day; 50 fish possession limit; Eagle Lake: minimum size = 11-inch total length; bag limit = 30 per day; 30 fish possession limit; Poverty Point: no size limit; bag limit = 25 per day; 50 fish possession limit; Sabine River: no size limit; bag limit = 25 per day; 50 fish possession limit; Toledo Bend Reservoir: no size limit; bag limit = 25 per day; 100 fish possession limit.
Edibility
Excellent
Synonyms
Black Crappie, Pomoxis, Pomoxis annularis, Pomoxis nigromaculatus, White Crappie
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FAQ about Pearl Bayou fishing

📍 Where is the Pearl Bayou located?
the Pearl Bayou is a stream located in Saint Tammany Parish, Louisiana, United States. Its coordinates are:
30°24′25.5″N 89°44′3″W
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🎣 Where on the Pearl Bayou is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Pearl 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 Garmin® depth maps.
🐟 What species are in the Pearl Bayou?
The most common species in the Pearl Bayou are:
📢 What are the latest Pearl Bayou fishing reports?
The latest Pearl Bayou fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at the Pearl Bayou right now?
According to fishing regulations at the Pearl Bayou, some of the species in season this November include: Bonnethead shark, Red grouper, Gag grouper, Atlantic bluefin tuna, and Lane snapper. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at the Pearl Bayou?

Fishing in Louisiana requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Licenses include resident and non-resident, annual, short-term, and combination options, available online or at vendors statewide.

In Louisiana, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16. Residents 60 and older qualify for a discounted license. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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