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Blue catfish

24 in Β· 9 lb 8 oz

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Southern flounder

12 in Β· 1 lb

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Channel catfish

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Black drum

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Alligator gar

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General info

Bayou Saint John is a stream located in Orleans Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Black drum, and Red drum.

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30Β°00β€²53.8β€³N 90Β°05β€²4.1β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Bayou Saint John, 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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of May 13, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Bayou Saint John fishing

the Bayou Saint John is a stream located in Orleans Parish, Louisiana, United States. Its coordinates are:
30Β°00β€²53.8β€³N 90Β°05β€²4.1β€³W
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Find the best fishing spots on the Bayou Saint John 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 Navionics depth maps.
The most common species in the Bayou Saint John are:
  • Largemouth bass - 80 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Black drum - 30 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Red drum - 48 members reported to have caught this fish
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