Little Oak Pond near Belle Chasse: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Little Oak Pond is set in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana. It sits in warm bottomland. At some 272 acres it is far too large to cover on foot in a day. About 2.8 miles of bank, so nothing stays unexplored for long. Our Plaquemines Parish list holds plenty of bigger water. Nearest place of any size is Belle Chasse, 12 miles away. Further out sit Barataria (12 miles) and Poydras (13 miles). This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Little Oak Pond

  No chart reached our records; the first cast is your sounding. Salt and fresh mix here, and the mixing line is worth finding. Flats either side fish on the drop as bait is pushed off them. Work Little Oak Pond in sections rather than trying to cover it. Keep back from the edge where the water runs clear.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 82°F in July and bottom out at 53°F in January. Cold never shuts this water down; heat is the only limit. Season rules are a separate question. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Time your trip to Little Oak Pond by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Failing this one, try Spanish Lake, 2.5 miles away. Confirm access to Little Oak Pond locally before you travel.