Top fish species at Lower Old River

Blue catfish
Blue catfish
White bass
White bass
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Blue catfish

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Blue catfish

42 in · 40 lb

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Blue catfish

30 in · 15 lb

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White bass

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General info

Lower Old River is a stream located in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is also intersecting with West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. It is most popular for fishing Blue catfish and White bass.

Location

31°00′44.9″N 91°40′33″W
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Fishing regulations at Lower Old River, 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
Blue catfish

Blue catfish

Regulation boundaryLouisiana State Waters
Bag limit100

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.

Min size12" (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.

Aggregate limit100

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

Additional information
An angler may possess up to 25 undersized catfish of the three species (blue catfish, channel catfish, flathead catfish) combined. The following waterbodies have modified size and bag limits for regulated catfish: Caddo Lake: no size limit; bag limit = 50 in aggregate (blue catfish + channel catfish) with no more than 5 over 30-inches; Sabine River: no size limit; bag limit = 50 in aggregate (blue catfish + channel catfish) with no more than 5 over 30-inches; Toledo Bend: no size limit; bag limit = 50 in aggregate (blue catfish + channel catfish) with no more than 5 over 30-inches;
Edibility
Very good
Synonyms
Ictalurus furcatus
Season open: year-round
White bass

White bass

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
No size limit. Bag limit is reduced to 25 white bass per person per day in Caddo Lake, Sabine River, and Toledo Bend Reservoir.
Edibility
Very good
Synonyms
Morone chrysops
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FAQ about Lower Old River fishing

📍 Where is the Lower Old River located?
the Lower Old River is a stream located in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is also intersecting with West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. Its coordinates are:
31°00′44.9″N 91°40′33″W
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🎣 Where on the Lower Old River is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Lower Old River 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 Lower Old River?
The most common species in the Lower Old River are:
  • Blue catfish - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
  • White bass - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
📢 What are the latest Lower Old River fishing reports?
The latest Lower Old River fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at the Lower Old River right now?
According to fishing regulations at the Lower Old River, 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 Lower Old River?

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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