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Covington Recreation Complex

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Louisiana, United States

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Bluegill

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Bluegill

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Largemouth bass

11 in · 1 lb

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Largemouth bass

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Green sunfish

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Largemouth bass

13 in · 1 lb 2 oz

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General info

Covington Recreation Complex is a water located in Saint Tammany Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Bluegill, and Green sunfish.

Location

30°29′31.2″N 90°06′47.3″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Covington Recreation Complex?

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Fishing regulations at Covington Recreation Complex, 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
Bluegill

Bluegill

Regulation boundaryLouisiana State Waters
Additional information
No size limit. No bag limit. All species of Lepomis are defined as freshwater "game fish".
Edibility
Catch, Clean, Cook Bluegill
Synonyms
Lepomis macrochirus
Season open: year-round
Green sunfish

Green sunfish

Regulation boundaryLouisiana State Waters
Additional information
No size limit. No bag limit. All species of Lepomis are defined as freshwater "game fish".
Edibility
Very good
Synonyms
Lepomis cyanellus
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FAQ about Covington Recreation Complex fishing

📍 Where is Covington Recreation Complex located?
Covington Recreation Complex is a water located in Saint Tammany Parish, Louisiana, United States. Its coordinates are:
30°29′31.2″N 90°06′47.3″W
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🎣 Where on Covington Recreation Complex is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Covington Recreation Complex 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 Covington Recreation Complex?
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📢 What are the latest Covington Recreation Complex fishing reports?
The latest Covington Recreation Complex fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at Covington Recreation Complex right now?
According to fishing regulations at Covington Recreation Complex, 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 Covington Recreation Complex?

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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