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Channel catfish

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Spotted seatrout

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Turning Basin is an estuary located in Orleans Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Sheepshead, and Black drum.

Location

29°59′20.8″N 90°01′11.3″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Turning Basin?

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Fishing regulations at Turning Basin, 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.

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Cities nearby

Chalmette

4.5 miles away

Gretna

5.8 miles away

Terrytown

6.1 miles away

Harvey

7.6 miles away

New Orleans

7.7 miles away

Marrero

9.0 miles away

Metairie

9.5 miles away

Belle Chasse

9.8 miles away

Estelle

11.1 miles away

River Ridge

12.2 miles away

Kenner

14.1 miles away

Luling

20.8 miles away

Destrehan

20.9 miles away

Slidell

25.0 miles away

Mandeville

27.0 miles away

Laplace

27.9 miles away

Gramercy

40.6 miles away

Picayune

42.9 miles away

Hammond

44.2 miles away

Bay St. Louis

45.0 miles away

Bayou Blue

46.2 miles away

Thibodaux

49.6 miles away

Houma

49.9 miles away

Bayou Cane

50.6 miles away

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FAQ about Turning Basin fishing

Turning Basin is an estuary located in Orleans Parish, Louisiana, United States. Its coordinates are:
29°59′20.8″N 90°01′11.3″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Turning Basin 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.
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