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Muddy Bayou

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Louisiana, United States

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General info

Muddy Bayou is a stream located in La Salle Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is most popular for fishing Eyetail bowfin, Channel catfish, and Bluegill.

Location

31°25′49.5″N 92°03′23.8″W
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Fishing regulations at Muddy Bayou, 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 Eyetail bowfin as of April 1st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Eyetail bowfin

Seasons

Open

Min size

16"

Measurement

Total Length
No bag limit.
Poor

Amia calva, Mudfish, choupique

Regulations for

31°25′49.5″N 92°03′23.8″W
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Cities nearby

Pineville

21.7 miles away

Alexandria

26.2 miles away

Natchez

40.2 miles away

Opelousas

62.4 miles away

Natchitoches

64.7 miles away

Eunice

68.4 miles away

Zachary

74.8 miles away

West Monroe

74.9 miles away

Monroe

75.2 miles away

Claiborne

77.0 miles away

Baker

79.1 miles away

Breaux Bridge

79.8 miles away

Ruston

83.4 miles away

DeRidder

83.5 miles away

Lafayette

84.4 miles away

Central

85.2 miles away

Crowley

85.9 miles away

Baton Rouge

87.6 miles away

Broussard

89.4 miles away

Youngsville

92.2 miles away

Abbeville

100.6 miles away

Moss Bluff

103.4 miles away

Lake Charles

109.1 miles away

Sulphur

113.3 miles away

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FAQ about Muddy Bayou fishing

the Muddy Bayou is a stream located in La Salle Parish, Louisiana, United States. Its coordinates are:
31°25′49.5″N 92°03′23.8″W
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