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Shell Canal

Louisiana, United States

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Alligator gar

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Blue swimmer crab

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Ladyfish

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Alligator gar

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Spotted gar

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General info

Shell Canal is a swamp located in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is most popular for fishing Alligator gar, Black drum, and Red drum.

Location

29Β°53β€²13.9β€³N 93Β°24β€²0.7β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Shell Canal, 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 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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FAQ about Shell Canal fishing

Shell Canal is a swamp located in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, United States. Its coordinates are:
29Β°53β€²13.9β€³N 93Β°24β€²0.7β€³W
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Find the best fishing spots on Shell Canal 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 Canal are:
  • Alligator gar - 6 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Black drum - 3 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Red drum - 3 members reported to have caught this fish
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