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Bull shark

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Gannon Canal is a canal located in Orleans Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass and Bull shark.

Location

30°03′1.4″N 89°56′54.1″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Gannon Canal?

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Fishing regulations at Gannon 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
Largemouth bass

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
Bull shark

Bull shark

Regulation boundaryLouisiana State Waters
Required licenses
Recreational Offshore Landing Permit and Atlantic HMS Angling Permit
Additional information
Recreational anglers may keep any size and quantity of Blacktip and Bull Shark as of January 20, 2025 per the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF). The new regulations for Blacktip and Bull Sharks only apply in State waters, and anglers should be aware that regulations differ in Federal waters.
Synonyms
Carcharhinus leucas
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Metairie

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Marrero

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Estelle

16.9 miles away

River Ridge

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Lacombe

18.2 miles away

Kenner

18.5 miles away

Slidell

19.2 miles away

Delacroix

21.9 miles away

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22.8 miles away

Mandeville

24.0 miles away

Pearlington

24.7 miles away

Destrehan

25.8 miles away

Lafitte

26.1 miles away

Luling

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Laplace

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Bayou Gauche

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FAQ about Gannon Canal fishing

📍 Where is Gannon Canal located?
Gannon Canal is a canal located in Orleans Parish, Louisiana, United States. Its coordinates are:
30°03′1.4″N 89°56′54.1″W
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🎣 Where on Gannon Canal is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Gannon 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 Gannon Canal?
The most common species in Gannon Canal are:
📢 What are the latest Gannon Canal fishing reports?
The latest Gannon Canal fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at Gannon Canal right now?
According to fishing regulations at Gannon 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 Gannon 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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