New River Canal

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Louisiana, United States

6 catches

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Top fish species at New River Canal

Black crappie

Blue catfish

Bluegill

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New River Canal fishing reports

Blue catfish

22 in · 3 lb

Black crappie

length · weight

Spotted bass

length · weight

Bluegill

length · weight

Black crappie

length · weight

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Fishing regulations at New River 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.

Local laws and licenses

Louisiana fishing license

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Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round

Black crappie

Regulation boundaryLouisiana State Waters

Bag limit50

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.

Additional information

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.

Edibility

Excellent

Synonyms

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

Season open: year-round

Blue catfish

Regulation boundaryLouisiana State Waters

Bag limit100

Min size12" (Total Length)

No person shall harvest any individual fish less than the minimum size limit.

Total length means the straight line distance from the most forward point of the head with the mouth closed, to the farthest tip of the tail with the tail compressed or squeezed, while the fish is lying on its side.

Aggregate limit100

The maximum number of individual fish across an aggregate group of species legally harvested per harvester per day.

Additional information

An angler may possess up to 25 undersized catfish of the three species (blue catfish, channel catfish, flathead catfish) combined. The following waterbodies have modified size and bag limits for regulated catfish: Caddo Lake: no size limit; bag limit = 50 in aggregate (blue catfish + channel catfish) with no more than 5 over 30-inches; Sabine River: no size limit; bag limit = 50 in aggregate (blue catfish + channel catfish) with no more than 5 over 30-inches; Toledo Bend: no size limit; bag limit = 50 in aggregate (blue catfish + channel catfish) with no more than 5 over 30-inches;

Edibility

Very good

Synonyms

Ictalurus furcatus

Season open: year-round

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

Local laws and licenses

Louisiana fishing license

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FAQ about New River Canal fishing

📍 Where is New River Canal located?

New River Canal is a swamp located in Ascension Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is also intersecting with Livingston Parish, Louisiana. Its coordinates are:

30°11′20.6″N 90°44′57.2″W

🎣 Where on New River Canal is it best to fish?

Find the best fishing spots on New River 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 New River Canal?

The most common species in New River Canal are:

Black crappie - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
Blue catfish - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
Bluegill - 1 members reported to have caught this fish

📢 What are the latest New River Canal fishing reports?

The latest New River Canal fishing reports are:

@davidreese3063 reported a nice Blue catfish.
@RedneckCajunCoonazz reported a nice Black crappie.
@kolebaker reported a nice Spotted bass.
@kmolyneau reported a nice Bluegill.
@connorzito reported a nice Black crappie.

🗓️ What species are in season at New River Canal right now?

According to fishing regulations at New River 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 New River 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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New River Canal

Top fish species at New River Canal

New River Canal fishing reports

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Location

Fishing regulations at New River Canal, LA

Regulations for top species

Black crappie

Blue catfish

Bluegill

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Cities nearby

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