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Flathead catfish

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Black drum

30 in Β· 21 lb 4 oz

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5 years ago

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Southern stingray

14 in Β· 3 lb

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Alligator gar

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General info

Rich Bend is a stream located in Saint James Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is most popular for fishing Blue catfish, Flathead catfish, and Black drum.

Location

29Β°59β€²0.6β€³N 90Β°49β€²8.4β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Rich Bend, LA

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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 July 6, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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32.0 miles away

Kenner

33.8 miles away

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35.9 miles away

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36.7 miles away

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38.4 miles away

Central

41.8 miles away

Hammond

42.1 miles away

Marrero

42.8 miles away

Estelle

44.0 miles away

Harvey

45.5 miles away

Gretna

46.2 miles away

Terrytown

47.7 miles away

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the Rich Bend is a stream located in Saint James Parish, Louisiana, United States. Its coordinates are:
29Β°59β€²0.6β€³N 90Β°49β€²8.4β€³W
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