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Bayou L'Ourse

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Louisiana, United States

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Blue catfish

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Channel catfish

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Black crappie

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General info

Bayou L'Ourse is a stream located in Assumption Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is also intersecting with Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana. It is most popular for fishing Blue catfish, Black crappie, and Channel catfish.

Location

29°41′39.2″N 91°03′3.8″W
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Fishing regulations at Bayou L'Ourse, 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
Black crappie

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
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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FAQ about Bayou L'Ourse fishing

📍 Where is the Bayou L'Ourse located?
the Bayou L'Ourse is a stream located in Assumption Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is also intersecting with Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana. Its coordinates are:
29°41′39.2″N 91°03′3.8″W
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🎣 Where on the Bayou L'Ourse is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Bayou L'Ourse 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 Bayou L'Ourse?
The most common species in the Bayou L'Ourse are:
📢 What are the latest Bayou L'Ourse fishing reports?
The latest Bayou L'Ourse fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at the Bayou L'Ourse right now?
According to fishing regulations at the Bayou L'Ourse, 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 Bayou L'Ourse?

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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