Maple Slough Fishing near Pearl River, Louisiana

• Overview

  The Saint Tammany Parish end of Louisiana holds Maple Slough. It stands 23 feet above sea level. At 24 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Nearest town is Pearl River, 4.9 miles off. The big place round here is New Orleans, 38 miles distant. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Maple Slough

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Open occurrence data for the surrounding area lists gulf logperch, American eel, paddlefish, flathead grey mullet and bluegill. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. On Maple Slough a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 81°F in July and bottom out at 50°F in January. Wet and dry spells shape the year more than temperature. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Expect Maple Slough to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Public data records a boat ramp 0.9 miles out. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Spencer Mill Lake at 1.7 miles is the sensible second choice. Check the position on Maple Slough before loading the car.