Frost Pond near Mansfield: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Louisiana holds Frost Pond, in De Soto Parish. It stands 351 feet above sea level. The water covers some 33 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. Of the waters listed here in De Soto Parish, this is the largest. Mansfield at 2.2 miles is the nearest place to stop. For a city, Shreveport is 35 miles off. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Frost Pond

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. The near bank of Frost Pond is often the one people ignore. Steep banks give depth at your feet and save a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 81°F, with January the cold end at about 46°F. The surface stays open the year round. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. Frost Pond runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Logan Pond sits 0.5 miles off and takes the overflow. Check the position on Frost Pond before loading the car.