Avondale Boy Scout Lake in East Feliciana Parish: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, is where Avondale Boy Scout Lake sits. What surrounds it is oak and grass. It measures about 27 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. It is high ground by Louisiana standards. Clinton at 3.4 miles is the nearest place to stop. Further out sit Jackson (15 miles) and Centreville (17 miles). No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Avondale Boy Scout Lake

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Open occurrence data for the surrounding area lists largemouth bass, dollar sunfish, American eel and dusky darter. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. On Avondale Boy Scout Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 81°F and January reads 48°F. There is no frozen season to plan round. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. On Avondale Boy Scout Lake that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Avondale Scout Reservation covers ground next to the water; its rules will apply on that side. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. The nearest alternative is Devils Swamp Lake, 26 miles out. For Avondale Boy Scout Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.