Hibbs Lake Fishing Guide, Catahoula Parish, Louisiana

• Overview

  Hibbs Lake sits within Catahoula Parish in Louisiana. It sits at 56 feet above sea level. This is a pocket water of some 16 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. The nearest place of any size is Jonesville, 5.8 miles away. Then Jena, 17 miles, and Midway, 18 miles. Also worth knowing: Elm Lake just 4.5 miles, Long Lake about 6.4 miles, Dempsey Lake just 6.6 miles, Round Lake about 6.8 miles and Black Lake just 7.2 miles. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Hibbs Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Nearby survey and observation records mention common carp and redear sunfish. The list reflects reported sightings and surveys rather than what is stocked. On Hibbs Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 47°F in January up to 82°F in July. Summer heat is the limit here, not winter cold. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. Hibbs Lake runs to that rhythm year in and year out. A steady wind fishes better than a still, bright day.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. No built facilities appear in mapping around this water. For the carp, bait a margin spot and sit on it; corn and bread still work. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Failing this one, try Elm Lake, 4.5 miles away. Nothing on Hibbs Lake should be assumed from this page alone.