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Eyetail bowfin

27 in · 11 lb

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Blue catfish

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Eyetail bowfin

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Eyetail bowfin

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Freshwater drum

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Alligator gar

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General info

Bayou du Lac is a water located in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is also intersecting with Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. It is most popular for fishing Eyetail bowfin, Alligator gar, and Longnose gar.

Location

31°04′30.4″N 92°13′47.3″W
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Fishing regulations at Bayou du Lac, 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 21st, 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°04′30.4″N 92°13′47.3″W
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Cities nearby

Echo

2.4 miles away

Fifth Ward

5.3 miles away

Cheneyville

5.7 miles away

Lecompte

10.1 miles away

Cottonport

12.1 miles away

Center Point

12.3 miles away

Forest Hill

17.6 miles away

Woodworth

17.7 miles away

Turkey Creek

17.8 miles away

Deville

19.1 miles away

Morrow

19.1 miles away

Alexandria

20.7 miles away

Pineville

21.2 miles away

McNary

21.5 miles away

Simmesport

25.4 miles away

Ville Platte

26.7 miles away

Oakdale

30.9 miles away

Palmetto

31.2 miles away

Pollock

31.8 miles away

Rock Hill

32.4 miles away

Washington

33.4 miles away

Boyce

33.9 miles away

Chataignier

35.3 miles away

Monterey

39.5 miles away

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FAQ about Bayou du Lac fishing

Bayou du Lac is a water located in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is also intersecting with Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. Its coordinates are:
31°04′30.4″N 92°13′47.3″W
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