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Back Levee Canal

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Louisiana, United States

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Southern flounder

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Bull shark

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Alligator gar

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Red drum

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Largemouth bass

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Black drum

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General info

Back Levee Canal is an inshore water located in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is most popular for fishing Black drum, Bull shark, and Southern flounder.

Location

29°34′29.3″N 89°46′18.8″W
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Fishing regulations at Back Levee 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.

Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round
Black drum

Black drum

Regulation boundaryLouisiana State Waters
Bag limit5

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.

Min size16" (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.

Max size27" (Total Length)

No person shall harvest any individual fish greater than the maximum size except as permitted.

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.

Memorable / trophy limits1 > 27

The maximum number of trophy individuals legally harvested per harvester per day. A trophy is any individual of a length greater than the max size limit. Trophy individuals are included in the daily bag limit unless stated otherwise.

Edibility
Good
Synonyms
Pogonias cromis
Season open: year-round
Bull shark

Bull shark

Regulation boundaryLouisiana State Waters
Required licenses
Recreational Offshore Landing Permit and Atlantic HMS Angling Permit
Additional information
Recreational anglers may keep any size and quantity of Blacktip and Bull Shark as of January 20, 2025 per the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF). The new regulations for Blacktip and Bull Sharks only apply in State waters, and anglers should be aware that regulations differ in Federal waters.
Synonyms
Carcharhinus leucas
Season closed: October 15 - November 30
Southern flounder

Southern flounder

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.

Additional information
No size limit. An annual closed season for the recreational and commercial harvest of Southern Flounder from October 15 through November 30 of each year has been finalized. This statewide closure for Southern Flounder is for all sectors and all gear types, including any flounder caught as bycatch in any other fishery. 
Edibility
Excellent
Synonyms
Paralichthys lethostigma
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Metairie

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FAQ about Back Levee Canal fishing

📍 Where is Back Levee Canal located?
Back Levee Canal is an inshore water located in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, United States. Its coordinates are:
29°34′29.3″N 89°46′18.8″W
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🎣 Where on Back Levee Canal is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Back Levee 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 Back Levee Canal?
The most common species in Back Levee Canal are:
📢 What are the latest Back Levee Canal fishing reports?
The latest Back Levee Canal fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at Back Levee Canal right now?
According to fishing regulations at Back Levee 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 Back Levee 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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