Top fish species at West Prong Youngs Bayou

White crappie
White crappie
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White crappie

11 in · 1 lb

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General info

West Prong Youngs Bayou is a stream located in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is most popular for fishing White crappie.

Location

32°31′13.3″N 92°05′38.5″W
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Fishing regulations at West Prong Youngs 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 White crappie as of April 24th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

White crappie

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

50
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.
Excellent

Black Crappie, Pomoxis, Pomoxis annularis, Pomoxis nigromaculatus, White Crappie

Regulations for

32°31′13.3″N 92°05′38.5″W
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Ruston

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Winnsboro

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38.5 miles away

Bernice

39.1 miles away

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FAQ about West Prong Youngs Bayou fishing

the West Prong Youngs Bayou is a stream located in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, United States. Its coordinates are:
32°31′13.3″N 92°05′38.5″W
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