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Blue catfish

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20 in Β· 3 lb 5 oz

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7 years ago

Bowfin

20 in Β· 3 lb

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9 years ago

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Alligator gar

56 in Β· 50 lb

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Largemouth bass

15 in Β· 1 lb 2 oz

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General info

Big Bayou is a stream located in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is most popular for fishing Bowfin, Blue catfish, and Largemouth bass.

Location

30Β°08β€²31.9β€³N 93Β°41β€²18.6β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Big 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 May 7, 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 Big Bayou fishing

the Big Bayou is a stream located in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, United States. Its coordinates are:
30Β°08β€²31.9β€³N 93Β°41β€²18.6β€³W
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Find the best fishing spots on the Big 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 the Big Bayou are:
  • Bowfin - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Blue catfish - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Largemouth bass - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
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