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Wilkinson Bayou

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Louisiana, United States

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Black drum

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Red drum

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Black drum

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Atlantic stingray

21 in · 8 lb

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Gafftopsail sea catfish

16 in · 4 lb 5 oz

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Gafftopsail sea catfish

14 in · 3 lb

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General info

Wilkinson Bayou is an estuary located in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is most popular for fishing Gafftopsail sea catfish, Black drum, and Spotted seatrout.

Location

29°31′17″N 89°54′12.7″W
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Fishing regulations at Wilkinson 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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Gafftopsail sea catfish as of March 27th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Gafftopsail sea catfish

Seasons

Open
No established bag limit or size limit.
Good

Bagre marinus

Regulations for

29°31′17″N 89°54′12.7″W
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FAQ about Wilkinson Bayou fishing

Wilkinson Bayou is an estuary located in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, United States. Its coordinates are:
29°31′17″N 89°54′12.7″W
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