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Sheepshead
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General info

Horsepower Canal is an estuary located in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is most popular for fishing Sheepshead.

Location

29°38′56.1″N 89°53′15.7″W
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Fishing regulations at Horsepower 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.

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FAQ about Horsepower Canal fishing

Horsepower Canal is an estuary located in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, United States. Its coordinates are:
29°38′56.1″N 89°53′15.7″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Horsepower 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.
The most common species in Horsepower Canal are:
  • Sheepshead - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
The latest Horsepower Canal fishing reports are:
According to fishing regulations at Horsepower Canal, some of the species in season this June include: Northern red snapper, Southern flounder, Bonnethead shark, Red grouper, and Gag grouper. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .

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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