Blackfish Lake, Louisiana: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Blackfish Lake is listed under Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. The sea is 18 miles distant. At 379 acres this is proper open water rather than a pond. The margin runs to about 3.2 miles in total. On our Vermilion Parish list it sits near the top for size. The closest town, Gueydan, is 14 miles away. Lafayette sits 44 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Blackfish Lake

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. Salt and fresh mix here, and the mixing line is worth finding. Flats either side fish on the drop as bait is pushed off them. Public wildlife records from this area list black crappie and channel catfish. The records cover the area rather than this water alone. On Blackfish Lake the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 51°F in January and 82°F in July. The year runs unbroken and warm. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer squeezes it into the edges of the day. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. On Blackfish Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Failing this one, try Round Lake, 1.6 miles away. Where Blackfish Lake is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.