Today's Best Fishing Times for
Lafayette, United States ðŸ‡ºðŸ‡¸

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Planning your next fishing trip in Lafayette, 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 Lafayette, Louisiana centers around the rich bayous, coulees, and nearby Atchafalaya Basin, offering inland anglers exceptional access to bass, sac-a-lait (crappie), bream, catfish, and seasonal inshore saltwater runs. From neighborhood ponds to cypress-filled backwaters, Lafayette fishing combines classic South Louisiana marsh tactics with easy-drive access to world-class freshwater and brackish water hotspots. read more...

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 14:1 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.
  • Nautical Twilight begins:
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  • Visibility:
    19%
  • 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 Lafayette
New Moon
Tue, 14 Jul
Full Moon
Wed, 29 Jul

Solunar Bite Times

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    01:06 am - 03:06 am
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    08:22 am - 10:22 am
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    03:39 pm - 05:39 pm
  • major Time:
    08:47 pm - 10:47 pm
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 -36 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/Chicago • Fri, 10 Jul 20:10 • 30.224, -92.02
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Current Fishing Weather

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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 Lafayette

Fishing in Lafayette, Louisiana revolves around shallow bayous, coulees, neighborhood lakes, and quick runs to the Atchafalaya Basin and coastal marshes. Anglers here target largemouth bass, sac-a-lait (crappie), bream, catfish, and seasonal redfish and speckled trout in nearby brackish systems. The key is understanding how water levels, temperature, and clarity drive fish movements in this flat, swampy landscape.

Seasonal patterns around Lafayette follow classic South Louisiana timing. Late winter through early spring is prime for sac-a-lait and bream in canals, oxbows, and cypress sloughs; look for fish staging on the first drop or around wood before moving tight to shoreline cover to spawn. Bass fishing heats up from February through May as water temps climb into the 60s; concentrate on shallow wood, laydowns, and grass edges. Summer pushes fish to shade and deeper bayou bends where current undercuts the bank, making early morning topwater and late evening soft plastics especially productive. Fall brings another feeding push—shad and small baitfish move into creeks and dead-end canals, and both bass and panfish stack up around points, drains, and intersections.

Key habitats near Lafayette include slow-moving bayous, flooded timber, cypress swamps, borrow pits, and man-made ponds. In the Atchafalaya Basin backwaters, bass and sac-a-lait hold around cypress knees, stumps, and submerged brush. In clearer subdivision lakes and park ponds, focus on riprap, culverts, and any pipe inflow or fountain that creates slight current and oxygen. Bayou bends with visible eddies and slightly deeper holes are consistent catfish producers, especially when the water has some color.

Techniques and lures are tailored to stained, shallow water. For Lafayette bass, compact spinnerbaits in white or chartreuse, squarebill crankbaits, and Texas-rigged creature baits in junebug, black/blue, or green pumpkin catch fish year-round. Flip and pitch to visible wood, pier posts, and grass clumps, keeping presentations tight to cover. In very shallow marsh-style areas, weightless stick worms and frogs excel. For sac-a-lait, use small tube jigs or hair jigs under a slip cork; adjust depth until you tick the tops of brush or just above submerged limbs. Slow vertical presentations around cypress trees and barge pilings can be deadly.

Catfish tactics are straightforward but productive. Channel and blue catfish hold in deeper holes of Bayou Vermilion, Bayou Teche, and similar waterways. Anchor just upstream of a bend or ledge and soak cut shad, chicken liver, or prepared baits on slip-sinker rigs. Night fishing in summer often produces the best action. For bream, small worms or crickets under a fixed cork around grass edges, docks, and cypress knees provide constant bites and are perfect for kids.

Practical tips for Lafayette anglers include watching water levels and color—rapid rises from heavy rain push fish tight to new shoreline cover, while falling water pulls them to drains and deeper ditches that funnel bait. In the Basin, favor slightly clearer water pockets and any subtle current. Stealth matters in shallow ponds: keep casts long, stay off the bank edge, and work parallel to shoreline cover instead of straight at it. Local knowledge—bait shop reports, ramp conversations, and recent patterns—goes a long way in this dynamic, water-rich part of Louisiana.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Lafayette 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 11 beaches and bays in this area.

Bayou Saint Clair - 6.97961543705km , Bayou Tortue - 7.49102689018km , Bayou Capuein - 10.2432703446km , Bayou Magenta - 15.99599956498km , Bayou Pont Brule - 15.99599956498km , Bayou Teche - 18.72364746314km , Bayou Bourbeux - 18.97050243292km , Bayou Fusilier - 20.97457095997km , Bayou Sylvain - 25.10936730448km , Bayou Belleview - 25.54475977721km , Bayou Martin - 25.56093035034km

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 1 main harbours in this area.

Coulee Portage - 18.76496099055km

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Lafayette. 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.

Coulee des Poches - 3.27751007467km , Coulee Mine - 3.6423745333km , Charlo Lake - 5.10887488638km , Francois Coulee - 5.26894850755km , Coulee Crow - 5.75058285895km , Bayou Saint Clair - 6.97961543705km , Bayou Tortue - 7.49102689018km , Grenovilliers Swamp - 8.29727387081km , Grenovillieres Lake (historical) - 8.78987843918km , Bayou Capuein - 10.2432703446km , Lake la Pointe - 10.34963726385km , Lake Grande Marie - 10.52063285886km , Louisiana Noname 49 Dam - 11.13433249901km , Lake La Pointe Dam - 11.24176676293km , Coulee Ile des Cannes - 12.61249609488km , Coulee Cocodrie - 13.60857296238km , Coulee Datider - 14.58195135193km , Granges Coulee - 14.91319471261km , LaSalle Coulee - 15.49461582626km , Coulee Lantier - 15.61989107788km , Bayou Magenta - 15.99599956498km , Bayou Pont Brule - 15.99599956498km , Darby Coulee - 16.64050025056km , Anselm Coulee - 16.68262997389km , Coulee Croche - 16.90462495663km , Cypress Island Coulee - 17.49811642705km , Louisiana Noname 45 Dam - 17.55564114033km , Bayou Teche - 18.72364746314km , Coulee Portage - 18.76496099055km , Bayou Bourbeux - 18.97050243292km , Bayou Fusilier - 20.97457095997km , Louisiana Noname 48 Dam - 21.43653985795km , Louisiana Noname 44 Dam - 22.04287049466km , Coulee de Marks - 22.6343397442km , Long Pointe Couley - 23.02286934803km , Spanish Lake - 23.99193016486km , Keystone Lock and Dam - 25.01741635319km , Bayou Sylvain - 25.10936730448km , Bayou Belleview - 25.54475977721km , Bayou Martin - 25.56093035034km

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