Davis Pond Fishing in Saint Charles Parish, Louisiana

• Overview

  Look for Davis Pond in Saint Charles Parish, Louisiana. Salt water lies 9.6 miles off. At roughly 6 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It is a small entry by Saint Charles Parish standards. Saint Rose is the closest place, 1.5 miles off. For a city, Metairie Terrace is 11 miles off. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Davis Pond

  We hold no depth figure for this one. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Biodiversity records within roughly six miles include bowfin, rainbow trout and sauger. Local agencies keep the authoritative list for each water. The near bank of Davis Pond is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 82°F in July and bottoms out near 52°F in January. Winter is simply the pleasant end of an unbroken season. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. The season on Davis Pond follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. The car has to stay half a mile away, which shapes how much tackle you bring. A pier or jetty stands half a mile away, which helps on a crowded bank. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. For a change of water, Lake Cataouatche is 8.8 miles distant. Signs at Davis Pond carry more weight than any list.