Fishing Lott Lake in Washington Parish, Louisiana

• Overview

  In Louisiana, Lott Lake falls inside Washington Parish. The setting is warm green lowland on every side. At 4 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Nearest place of any size is Bogalusa, 10 miles away. Poplarville is 14 miles and Lumberton 19 miles. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Lott Lake

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Biodiversity records within roughly six miles include speckled darter, blackbanded darter, bluegill and spotted bass. Records show what people reported, not what is stocked. The shape of Lott Lake decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 81°F and January near 49°F. Fish feed through every month here. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. It holds true on Lott Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. Nothing formal is recorded here: no ramp, no car park, no marked path. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Warren Lake sits 0.7 miles off and takes the overflow. Confirm before you fish Lott Lake.