Little Lake Benoit near Lake Arthur: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  The Cameron Parish entry here is Little Lake Benoit, in Louisiana. The shore lies 13 miles out. At 16 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Most waters listed here for Cameron Parish are larger. For a base, Lake Arthur sits 19 miles out. The big place round here is Lafayette, 51 miles distant. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Little Lake Benoit

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Oyster and old piling give the only hard structure in sight. Flats either side fish on the drop as bait is pushed off them. On Little Lake Benoit a short move beats a long cast. The mouth fishes hardest when the run is at its strongest.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 82°F on average, January about 51°F. Year-round warmth means year-round fishing, with early starts in summer. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. Anyone fishing Little Lake Benoit regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. No made access is recorded, so a short walk in is the likely arrangement. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. For a change of water, Long Lake is 0.7 miles distant. For Little Lake Benoit in particular, ask before you travel.