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Fishing regulations at Saint James Canal, LA
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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 Eyetail bowfin as of March 31st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
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Amia calva, Mudfish, choupique
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FAQ about Saint James Canal fishing
- Eyetail bowfin - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
- Chain pickerel - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- Blue catfish - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- @Somosloninos reported a nice Blue catfish.
- @Somosloninos reported a nice Eyetail bowfin.
- @Somosloninos reported a nice Eyetail bowfin.
- @Somosloninos reported a nice Chain pickerel.
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