Top fish species at Welsh Canal

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White crappie

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Common carp

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Alligator gar

54 in · 43 lb 8 oz

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General info

Welsh Canal is a canal located in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is most popular for fishing Alligator gar, Common carp, and White crappie.

Location

30°10′13.5″N 92°47′59.7″W
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Fishing regulations at Welsh 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.

Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round
Alligator gar

Alligator gar

Regulation boundaryLouisiana State Waters
Additional information
No size limit. No bag limit.
Edibility
Poor. Check out this monster alligator gar caught by BlueGabe!
Synonyms
Atractosteus spatula
Season open: year-round
Common carp

Common carp

Regulation boundaryLouisiana State Waters
Additional information
No size limit. No bag limit. You may not possess, sell, or transport into Louisiana the following species without written permission from LDWF: All species of tilapia Carp - except koi, common carp, and goldfish - If you catch any exotic species of Asian carp (silver, bighead, black, and grass) from state waters, you may not return it to the water or possess it alive. Freshwater electric eel Rudd Asian swamp eels Snakeheads Walking catfishes Pencil catfishes Piranha Rio Grande cichlid (If you catch a Rio Grande cichlid, you may not return it to the water or possess it alive.)
Edibility
Poor
Synonyms
Cyprinus carpio
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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Cities nearby

Welsh

4.6 miles away

Hayes

8.4 miles away

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12.9 miles away

Iowa

13.6 miles away

Fenton

15.1 miles away

Gueydan

20.0 miles away

Iota

21.1 miles away

Elton

22.3 miles away

Lake Charles

24.7 miles away

Crowley

25.6 miles away

Moss Bluff

25.9 miles away

Reeves

28.2 miles away

Eunice

31.7 miles away

Kaplan

32.9 miles away

Sulphur

33.5 miles away

Branch

33.5 miles away

Duson

36.5 miles away

Hackberry

38.1 miles away

Longville

39.6 miles away

Cameron

39.6 miles away

Chataignier

39.9 miles away

Maurice

40.8 miles away

DeQuincy

43.0 miles away

Oakdale

45.4 miles away

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FAQ about Welsh Canal fishing

📍 Where is Welsh Canal located?
Welsh Canal is a canal located in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana, United States. Its coordinates are:
30°10′13.5″N 92°47′59.7″W
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🎣 Where on Welsh Canal is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Welsh 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 Garmin® depth maps.
🐟 What species are in Welsh Canal?
The most common species in Welsh Canal are:
📢 What are the latest Welsh Canal fishing reports?
The latest Welsh Canal fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at Welsh Canal right now?
According to fishing regulations at Welsh Canal, 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 Welsh Canal?

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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