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Black drum

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Black drum

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Bluegill

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Blue catfish

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Flathead catfish

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Bluegill

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General info

Main Outfall Canal is a stream located in Orleans Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is also intersecting with Saint Bernard Parish, Louisiana. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Black drum, and Channel catfish.

Location

29°59′4.7″N 89°59′52.6″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Main Outfall Canal?

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Fishing regulations at Main Outfall 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
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
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
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
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Cities nearby

Chalmette

3.4 miles away

Terrytown

6.0 miles away

Gretna

6.1 miles away

New Orleans

7.1 miles away

Harvey

7.9 miles away

Belle Chasse

9.5 miles away

Marrero

9.6 miles away

Poydras

10.7 miles away

Metairie

10.8 miles away

Estelle

11.5 miles away

River Ridge

13.4 miles away

Kenner

15.5 miles away

Jean Lafitte

17.4 miles away

Delacroix

19.7 miles away

Lafitte

20.9 miles away

Luling

22.0 miles away

Destrehan

22.2 miles away

Lacombe

23.1 miles away

Slidell

24.6 miles away

Mandeville

27.5 miles away

Bayou Gauche

28.1 miles away

Pearlington

29.8 miles away

Des Allemands

30.8 miles away

Pointe a la Hache

31.2 miles away

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FAQ about Main Outfall Canal fishing

📍 Where is the Main Outfall Canal located?
the Main Outfall Canal is a stream located in Orleans Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is also intersecting with Saint Bernard Parish, Louisiana. Its coordinates are:
29°59′4.7″N 89°59′52.6″W
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🎣 Where on the Main Outfall Canal is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Main Outfall 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 the Main Outfall Canal?
The most common species in the Main Outfall Canal are:
📢 What are the latest Main Outfall Canal fishing reports?
The latest Main Outfall Canal fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at the Main Outfall Canal right now?
According to fishing regulations at the Main Outfall 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 the Main Outfall 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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