Fishing at Bordelon Lake, Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana

• Overview

  Bordelon Lake is set in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. The setting is dry hill on every side. It covers about 9 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. Most waters listed here for Avoyelles Parish are larger. Marksville lies 8.3 miles from the water. Beyond it, Mansura at 12 miles and Lecompte at 13 miles. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Bordelon Lake

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include blue catfish, channel catfish and striped bass. It reflects what has been logged, which depends on who was looking. Fish Bordelon Lake to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 82°F; the cold one sits at 48°F. Winter here means light layers, not lost months. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. That is the shape of the year on Bordelon Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Public data shows nothing built here, so treat the whole approach as informal. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. For a change of water, Cannon Lake is 0.7 miles distant. Confirm access to Bordelon Lake locally before you travel.