Fishing at Holden Pond, St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana

• Overview

  Look for Holden Pond in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. Country round the bank runs to warm bottomland. It covers about 6 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. Head to Pearl River, 4.5 miles away, for anything you forgot. Further out sit Nicholson (8 miles) and Slidell (8.8 miles). A county boundary sits nearby, which can matter for local access rules.

• Where to Fish on Holden Pond

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Species logged nearby in open biodiversity records include gulf logperch, longear sunfish, gizzard shad and spotted gar. Records show what people reported, not what is stocked. The shape of Holden Pond decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 81°F; by January the average is down near 50°F. Year-round warmth means year-round fishing, with early starts in summer. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. On Holden Pond that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. For the panfish, a small hook, a float and a piece of worm outfish everything fancy. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Sally Miller Pond at 0.4 miles is the sensible second choice. For Holden Pond in particular, ask before you travel.