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Planning your next fishing trip in Baton Rouge, United States ? Today is a good day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar tables, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, and a 7-day fishing calendar so you always know the best fishing times in your area. We analyse major and minor solunar bite times, rate each day on a five-star scale, and pair it with localized weather forecasts so you can quickly tell whether today is a good day to fish without juggling multiple tabs. Be sure to bookmark this page so you never miss a bite. view bite times...

  • Check our unique Solunar Clock for precise solunar tables and the best moon phases.
  • Use the forecast calendar section to sync bite times with major weather changes.
  • Analyze the forecasted weather conditions, such as wind, barometric pressure and rain to plan your fishing session.
  • Jump to the 7-Day Fishing Calendar for an extended fishing forecast, then explore nearby fishing spots on the interactive map.

Fishing in Baton Rouge, Louisiana centers around the productive Mississippi River, nearby oxbow lakes, and cypress-lined bayous that hold gamefish year-round. Anglers target largemouth bass, crappie, catfish, bream, striped bass, and seasonal coastal visitors by keying on water levels, current breaks, and flooded cover. From bank access along city waterways to quick drives to backwater swamps, Baton Rouge offers diverse freshwater fishing with a distinctly South Louisiana flavor. read more...

Some of the best fishing spots near Baton Rouge include: Mississippi River, False River, Lake Pontchartrain, Henderson Lake, Lake Maurepas, Amite River, University Lake, City Park Lake, Bayou Manchac, Lake Verret, etc. see full list

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 14:2 hours of daylight. For shallow water fishing the twilight periods are often the most productive fishing times, especially on days when a major or minor time will coincide with twilight. In low light conditions predators have better cover for their ambush and often hunt in shallow water.
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  • Waning Crescent - 19% illuminated Waning Crescent
Next New Moon in ~3 days on 14th July
  • Distance to earth:
    365,126 km
    Proximity:
    95.3 %
We can compare the current moon distance to it's minimum and maximum distance from earth and express that as proximity. A high proximity means the moon is closer to earth. At 50% it would be at it's mean distance. A high proximity causes big tides, currents and has a direct effect on increased bite times. A proximity greater than 90% indicates a super moon.
Moon Phases for Baton Rouge
New Moon
Tue, 14 Jul
Full Moon
Wed, 29 Jul

Solunar Bite Times

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All times are displayed in the America/Chicago timezone and are automatically adjusted to daylight savings. The current timezone offset is -5 hours. Green and yellow areas indicate the best fishing times (major and minor). The center shows the current moon phase which is a Waning Crescent at 19% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a good day for fishing, but you need to cross check this with the current weather forecast for a final decision. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -1 hour and -32 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/Chicago • Fri, 10 Jul 20:11 • 30.443, -91.187
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7 Day Fishing Weather

The weather plays an important role in fishing. Wind strenght and direction often determine where you can fish and where fish might be holding. Although high pressure is usually good for fishing, steep pressure changes often trigger feeding frenzies and are great times for fishing. Of course temperature has also a strong effect on fishing and comfort on the water. So make sure to cross check the weather forecast with the solunar fishing times to determine the best times to go fishing. The graph below shows you the 3 hourly weather progression over the next 7 days. Scroll the graph left or right to see more.
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7 Day Fishing Forecast Calendar
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*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Baton Rouge

Baton Rouge fishing revolves around the Mississippi River main stem, its backwaters, and nearby bayous like Bayou Manchac and the Amite/Comite systems. Water level and clarity drive almost every pattern here, so successful anglers watch river stages closely and adjust spots and presentations accordingly. When the Mississippi drops and clears a bit, current breaks and eddies around barge pilings, rock revetments, and wing dikes can be excellent for catfish, striped bass, and drum. During high water, focus shifts into flooded timber, backwater canals, and oxbow lakes just off the main river.

Largemouth bass are a prime target around Baton Rouge. In spring, look for spawning fish in protected backwaters with hard banks, cypress roots, and laydowns. Light Texas-rigged creature baits, wacky worms, and small spinnerbaits excel when water temps climb into the 60s. As summer heat sets in, bass hold tight to shade and current: work cypress knees, bridge pilings, and deep bends with jigs, Texas-rigged worms, and medium-diving crankbaits. Low-light hours are best; buzzbaits and walking topwaters can draw explosive strikes along weed edges and riprap before the sun gets high.

Crappie fishing is strong in area oxbows and canals. In late winter and early spring, target submerged brush, dock pilings, and cypress trunks in 4–8 feet of water with small tube jigs or live minnows under a slip cork. After the spawn, crappie slide to deeper standing timber and channel edges—slowly vertical-jig or tightline minnows around distinct pieces of cover rather than drifting aimlessly. Slightly stained water is your friend here; use chartreuse or glow colors when visibility is low.

Catfish are a staple on the Mississippi near Baton Rouge. Channel, blue, and flathead catfish all prowl the river’s deep holes, ledges, and scour pockets behind structure. For numbers of eating-size fish, set up on the upstream side of a hole or outside bend and cast cut shad, skipjack, or prepared stink baits right on the bottom with enough weight to hold in current. For trophy blues and flatheads, upsize to fresh cut bait or live sunfish and focus on sharper drops, big bends, and the downstream side of barges or bridge pilings, especially at night or on overcast days.

Multi-species action is available in the city’s smaller bayous and flood-control canals. Bluegill, warmouth, and other bream hang tight to culverts, riprap, and overhanging brush; a simple 1/32-oz jig, small Beetle Spin, or live worm under a float will keep the rod bent. Striped bass and hybrids, where present, roam areas with strong, funneled current—work heavy swimbaits, bucktail jigs, or lipless crankbaits through boils and seams, especially when baitfish are active near the surface.

Year-round, success around Baton Rouge comes from reading water conditions and fishing efficiently. Use electronics to find subtle drops and isolated cover in otherwise featureless channels. In muddy water, go louder and larger with bright colors and rattles; in clearer water, switch to more natural hues and quieter presentations. Keep an eye on floating debris and current speed for safety, and always bring multiple rod setups so you can quickly change from finesse presentations in backwaters to heavy rigs on the main river as conditions shift through the day.

The Best Fishing Spots around Baton Rouge

Mississippi River

Running along Baton Rouge, the Mississippi River offers big-water action for blue and channel catfish, freshwater drum, striped and white bass, and gar; spring and early summer bring strong current seams that concentrate bait and predators, while fall’s lower flows make wing dikes, eddies, and dock pilings prime targets for cut bait, spoons, and jigs from boat or accessible shorelines.

False River

This oxbow lake near New Roads is famous for sac-a-lait (crappie), largemouth bass, bream, and catfish; fish brushy docks and cypress edges in spring, work deep ledges and channels in summer, and target winter crappie around piers and artificial structure—boat ramps and numerous public bank spots make it easy to access.

Lake Pontchartrain

Within a day trip of Baton Rouge, vast Lake Pontchartrain produces speckled trout, redfish, sheepshead, and the occasional flounder, with bridges and riprap drawing bait and predators; spring and fall runs around the Causeway and trestles are renowned, and anglers score from boats or shore piers on moving tides in this brackish estuary linked to Lake Borgne and the Gulf of Mexico.

Henderson Lake

Bordering the Atchafalaya Basin near Henderson, Henderson Lake (a maze of canals and cypress flats) is a favorite for largemouth bass, sac-a-lait, bluegill, and catfish; flip cypress knees in spring, work grass lines with frogs at dawn in summer, and probe canals and deeper bayous in fall, with abundant boat launches and some bank-access pull-offs.

Lake Maurepas

This broad, shallow lake west of Lake Pontchartrain mixes fresh and brackish influences; anglers target redfish and speckled trout near passes and tidal drains, and chase largemouth, bowfin, and catfish in adjacent bayous—best on moving water in spring and fall, with boat access via Blind River and nearby marinas plus limited shoreline opportunities at bridge rights-of-way.

Amite River

Flowing along the east side of Baton Rouge, the Amite River holds spotted (Kentucky) and largemouth bass, bream, and catfish; expect topwater bites at first light around laydowns in late spring and summer, crankbaits on outside bends in fall, and slow presentations in deeper holes during winter—launches and several bridges offer both boat and bank access.

University Lake

Part of the LSU Lakes system in Baton Rouge, University Lake is a convenient urban fishery for largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, and channel catfish; fish shoreline vegetation and docks in spring, throw small swimbaits and topwaters at dawn in summer, and target deeper pockets and culverts in cooler months, with kayak launches and plenty of bank access.

City Park Lake

Adjacent to downtown Baton Rouge, City Park Lake offers easy bank and small-craft fishing for bass, crappie, bluegill, and catfish; look for bass around seawalls and overhanging trees at sunrise, panfish along riprap and piers, and catfish near deeper pockets and drains, making it a productive after-work spot year-round.

Bayou Manchac

Winding along the south edge of Baton Rouge into the Lake Maurepas system, Bayou Manchac offers quiet-water action for largemouth bass, crappie, bream, bowfin, and occasional brackish visitors; spring brings bass to wood and grass, summer favors shaded bends and culverts, and fall crappie stack on submerged timber—accessible by small boat, kayak, and select bridge banks.

Lake Verret

South of Pierre Part in the Atchafalaya Basin, Lake Verret is a classic cypress-studded lake known for consistent sac-a-lait, largemouth bass, bream, and catfish; flip tree rows during the spring spawn, work shell and grass edges with spinnerbaits in summer wind, and jig canal mouths in fall—several public launches and marinas support both boat and limited shore access.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Baton Rouge area

Beaches and Bays are ideal places for land-based fishing. If the beach is shallow and the water is clear then twilight times are usually the best times, especially when they coincide with a major or minor fishing time. Often the points on either side of a beach are the best spots. Or if the beach is large then look for irregularities in the breaking waves, indicating sandbanks and holes. We found 17 beaches and bays in this area.

Campus Lake - 4.07608681812km , Broussard Bayou - 5.08658001609km , Monte Sano Bayou - 6.73341109912km , Bayou Duplantier - 7.94154960861km , Elbow Bayou - 8.8228484917km , Bayou Baton Rouge - 9.32900108765km , Blackwater Bayou - 13.16038835003km , Lively Bayou - 13.95067883042km , White Bayou - 14.09388780767km , Jacks Bayou - 15.93044021367km , Whisky Bay - 16.32071934201km , Selene Bayou - 16.53989239264km , Beaver Bayou - 16.62567008459km , Blind Choctaw Bayou - 18.16519721785km , Erwin Bayou - 18.51433897928km , Bull Bay - 18.9154862617km , Bayou Bourbeaux - 18.97281426339km

Harbours and Marinas can often times be productive fishing spots for land based fishing as their sheltered environment attracts a wide variety of bait fish. Similar to river mouths, harbour entrances are also great places to fish as lots of fish will move in and out with the rising and falling tides. There are 3 main harbours in this area.

Greater Baton Rouge Port - 1.65597703912km, Port Allen Lock - 2.38894221831km, Baton Rouge Harbor - 11.63740456579km

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Baton Rouge. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.

Greater Baton Rouge Port - 1.65597703912km , Capitol Lake - 1.91671626513km , Capitol Lake Dam - 1.98614803264km , Port Allen Lock - 2.38894221831km , City Park Lake - 2.86768044857km , Lake Crest - 2.89747347849km , University Lake - 3.78238406196km , Campus Lake - 4.07608681812km , College Lake - 4.3908977947km , University Lake Dam - 4.41566640101km , Broussard Bayou - 5.08658001609km , Monte Sano Bayou - 6.73341109912km , Bayou Duplantier - 7.94154960861km , Elbow Bayou - 8.8228484917km , Bayou Baton Rouge - 9.32900108765km , North Branch Ward Creek - 10.2870078134km , Baton Rouge Harbor - 11.63740456579km , Dawson Creek - 12.79381230581km , Blackwater Bayou - 13.16038835003km , Gar Pond - 13.78486719512km , Lively Bayou - 13.95067883042km , White Bayou - 14.09388780767km , Weiner Creek - 14.85510934354km , Jacks Bayou - 15.93044021367km , Whisky Bay - 16.32071934201km , Profit Island Chute - 16.35334307882km , Selene Bayou - 16.53989239264km , Beaver Bayou - 16.62567008459km , Highland Lakes Dam - 17.22295407823km , Brown Heights Pond Dam - 17.22538452949km , Plaquemine Lock - 17.32648804888km , Brooks Lake - 17.42376637168km , Knox Branch - 17.80081969281km , Blind Choctaw Bayou - 18.16519721785km , Draughan Creek - 18.19211931641km , Erwin Bayou - 18.51433897928km , Bull Bay - 18.9154862617km , Bayou Bourbeaux - 18.97281426339km , Ward Creek - 19.1075406121km , Comite River - 19.21783082615km

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