Lake Chicot Fishing Guide, Evangeline Parish, Louisiana

• Overview

  Out in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, sits Lake Chicot. The setting is warm bottomland. About 1,159 acres, so local knowledge or a boat saves a lot of walking. The edge covers about 9.6 miles, enough to hold several distinct areas. It is the biggest water on our Evangeline Parish list. Ville Platte sits 7.8 miles from the bank. It is 43 miles to Lafayette, the nearest city. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Lake Chicot

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Documented catches and surveys in the area cover redear sunfish, bluegill and bluntnose darter. Local agencies keep the authoritative list for each water. On Lake Chicot the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 49°F to 82°F. Fish feed through every month here. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. Time your trip to Lake Chicot by conditions rather than dates. Nights draw in quickly late in the season, so plan the walk back.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. You can launch from a ramp around half a mile away. The closest car park is half a mile away, so pack accordingly. There is a jetty half a mile off, worth knowing on a busy day. A campsite lies half a mile away for anyone staying over. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. If the gate is shut, Negro Lake at 1.4 miles is the nearest alternative. Signs at Lake Chicot carry more weight than any list.