Spring Bayou

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Louisiana, United States

4.0·27 catches

Logged catches

4.0

Top fish species at Spring Bayou

Largemouth bass

Eyetail bowfin

White crappie

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Spring Bayou fishing reports

Largemouth bass

15 in · 3 lb

Eyetail bowfin

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Eyetail bowfin

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Largemouth bass

16 in · 2 lb

Largemouth bass

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Fishing regulations at Spring 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.

Local laws and licenses

Louisiana fishing license

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Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round

Largemouth bass

Regulation boundaryLouisiana State Waters

Bag limit10

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.

Aggregate limit10

The maximum number of individual fish across an aggregate group of species legally harvested per harvester per day.

Additional information

No size limit except as listed below for specified waters. The following waterbodies have modified size and bag limits for black bass (i.e., largemouth and spotted bass): Eagle Lake: 16-inch minimum total length; bag limit = 10 black bass; Poverty Point Reservoir Lake: 15-inch to 19-inch protected slot limit; bag limit = 8 black bass with no more than one over 19-inches total length; False River (Point Coupee Parish): 14-inch minimum total length; bag limit = 5 black bass; John K. Kelly - Grand Bayou Reservoir (Red River Parish): 14-inch to 17-inch protected slot limit; bag limit = 8 black bass with no more than four over 17-inches total length; Caddo Lake: 14-inch to 18-inch protected slot limit for largemouth bass (no size limit for spotted bass); bag limit = 8 black bass with no more than four over 18-inches total length; Toledo Bend Reservoir and the Sabine River above Toledo Bend to the point at which the entire river enters Texas: 14-inch minimum total length for largemouth bass (no size limit for spotted bass); bag limit = 8 black bass; Sabine River from Toledo Bend Dam to I-10: 12-inch minimum total length for largemouth bass (no size limit for spotted bass); bag limit = 8 black bass; Fish falling within a protected slot limit must be immediately released. A spotted bass is defined as a black bass with a tooth patch on the tongue.

Edibility

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Synonyms

Micropterus nigricans

Season open: year-round

Eyetail bowfin

Regulation boundaryLouisiana State Waters

Min size16" (Total Length)

No person shall harvest any individual fish less than the minimum size limit.

Total length means the straight line distance from the most forward point of the head with the mouth closed, to the farthest tip of the tail with the tail compressed or squeezed, while the fish is lying on its side.

Additional information

No bag limit.

Edibility

Poor

Synonyms

Amia calva, Mudfish, choupique

Season open: year-round

White crappie

Regulation boundaryLouisiana State Waters

Bag limit50

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

Local laws and licenses

Louisiana fishing license

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FAQ about Spring Bayou fishing

📍 Where is the Spring Bayou located?

the Spring Bayou is a stream located in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, United States. Its coordinates are:

31°09′6.9″N 92°02′37.7″W

🎣 Where on the Spring Bayou is it best to fish?

Find the best fishing spots on the Spring 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 Garmin® depth maps.

🐟 What species are in the Spring Bayou?

The most common species in the Spring Bayou are:

Largemouth bass - 12 members reported to have caught this fish
Eyetail bowfin - 3 members reported to have caught this fish
White crappie - 2 members reported to have caught this fish

📢 What are the latest Spring Bayou fishing reports?

The latest Spring Bayou fishing reports are:

@Colton.Guillory reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@cabez935 reported a nice Eyetail bowfin.
@rfishing7045 reported a nice Eyetail bowfin.
@nmorgan6952 reported a nice Largemouth bass.

🗓️ What species are in season at the Spring Bayou right now?

According to fishing regulations at the Spring Bayou, 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 the Spring Bayou?

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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Spring Bayou

Top fish species at Spring Bayou

Spring Bayou fishing reports

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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Spring Bayou?

Fishing regulations at Spring Bayou, LA

Regulations for top species

Largemouth bass

Eyetail bowfin

White crappie

Reviews of Spring Bayou

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Cities nearby

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