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Largemouth bass

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Blue catfish

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Largemouth bass

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Blue catfish

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General info

Bayou Berard Canal is a canal located in Saint Martin Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is also intersecting with Saint Landry Parish, Louisiana. It is most popular for fishing Blue catfish, Channel catfish, and Freshwater drum.

Location

30°18′39.7″N 91°47′8.1″W
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Fishing regulations at Bayou Berard 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
Blue catfish

Blue catfish

Regulation boundaryLouisiana State Waters
Bag limit100

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 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
Channel catfish

Channel catfish

Regulation boundaryLouisiana State Waters
Bag limit100

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 size11" (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 Catch, Clean, Cook Channel Catfish by BlueGabe
Synonyms
Ictalurus punctatus
Season open: year-round
Freshwater drum

Freshwater drum

Regulation boundaryLouisiana State Waters
Bag limit25

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 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.

Edibility
Good
Synonyms
Aplodinotus grunnieus, Sheephead
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Cities nearby

Henderson

1.3 miles away

Parks

6.9 miles away

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Catahoula

8.1 miles away

Arnaudville

10.8 miles away

St. Martinville

13.1 miles away

Carencro

15.1 miles away

Krotz Springs

15.4 miles away

Broussard

15.5 miles away

Lafayette

16.3 miles away

Grand Coteau

17.1 miles away

Loreauville

17.6 miles away

Youngsville

19.4 miles away

Cankton

19.7 miles away

Port Barre

19.8 miles away

Maringouin

20.2 miles away

New Iberia

21.2 miles away

Grosse Tete

21.8 miles away

Fordoche

22.0 miles away

Opelousas

23.3 miles away

Maurice

24.6 miles away

Duson

24.8 miles away

Washington

26.6 miles away

Delcambre

27.7 miles away

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FAQ about Bayou Berard Canal fishing

📍 Where is Bayou Berard Canal located?
Bayou Berard Canal is a canal located in Saint Martin Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is also intersecting with Saint Landry Parish, Louisiana. Its coordinates are:
30°18′39.7″N 91°47′8.1″W
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🎣 Where on Bayou Berard Canal is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Bayou Berard 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 Bayou Berard Canal?
The most common species in Bayou Berard Canal are:
📢 What are the latest Bayou Berard Canal fishing reports?
The latest Bayou Berard Canal fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at Bayou Berard Canal right now?
According to fishing regulations at Bayou Berard 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 Bayou Berard 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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