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Old Canal

Louisiana, United States

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26 in Β· 28 lb

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Bigfin reef squid

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Black drum

39 in Β· 27 lb

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Red drum

40 in Β· 24 lb

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Black drum

37 in Β· 23 lb

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Black drum

42 in Β· 41 lb

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General info

Old Canal is a swamp located in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is most popular for fishing Black drum, Red drum, and Gafftopsail sea catfish.

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30Β°04β€²7.7β€³N 93Β°20β€²16.4β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Old 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 species as of July 4, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Old Canal is a swamp located in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, United States. Its coordinates are:
30Β°04β€²7.7β€³N 93Β°20β€²16.4β€³W
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