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Fishing regulations at Joes Bayou, 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 Freshwater drum as of April 22nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
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Aplodinotus grunnieus, Sheephead
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FAQ about Joes Bayou fishing
- Freshwater drum - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- Channel catfish - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- Alligator gar - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- @TheSwartz reported a nice Freshwater drum.
- @TheSwartz reported a nice Freshwater drum.
- @TheSwartz reported a nice Smallmouth buffalo.
- @TheSwartz reported a nice Channel catfish.
- @fatandslim reported a nice Alligator gar.
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