Fishing Moreau Lake in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana

• Overview

  Moreau Lake is one of the Avoyelles Parish listings for Louisiana. It lies 33 feet above sea level. About 14 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Most waters listed here for Avoyelles Parish are larger. Supplies mean a trip to Simmesport, 9 miles off. Batchelor is 17 miles and Mansura 20 miles. Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here.

• Where to Fish on Moreau Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include flathead catfish, black carp, silver carp and bighead carp. Use it to know what is possible here, not what is certain. On Moreau Lake the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 48°F and July at about 82°F, the water has a wide range to work through. Cooler months are the productive ones on most of this water. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Moreau Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. Public data shows nothing built here, so treat the whole approach as informal. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. Grand Bay, 0.9 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Confirm access to Moreau Lake locally before you travel.