Lac des Allemands Fishing Guide, Saint John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana

• Overview

  Lac des Allemands lies within the bounds of Saint John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana. The shore lies 16 miles out. This is big water, about 25.9 sq miles, and in a wind it behaves like a small sea. The outline has a few bays and points rather than one plain curve. By size it stands out even at Louisiana level. Head to Bayou Boeuf, 3.8 miles away, for anything you forgot. South Vacherie is 7.1 miles and Edgard 8.5 miles. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on Lac des Allemands

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include black bullhead, blue catfish, channel catfish, spotted gar and lowland cichlid. Presence in the area does not guarantee a fish on the day. At Lac des Allemands the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 82°F, with January the cold end at about 52°F. Heat, not cold, decides when to be on the water. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lac des Allemands.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. We find no slipway, car park or made path within a short radius, so treat access as rough. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. For a change of water, Lake Boeuf is 9.7 miles distant. Check the position at Lac des Allemands before loading the car.