Old River Lake Fishing near Bossier City, Louisiana

• Overview

  The Bossier Parish entry here is Old River Lake, in Louisiana. It sits at 144 feet above sea level. It measures about 167 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. Some 3.7 miles of bank gives room to move when the wind turns. 12 miles away sits Bossier City, the nearest town. Then Haughton, 12 miles, and Red Chute, 12 miles. This one sits near enough to a boundary to be worth checking.

• Where to Fish on Old River Lake

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Fish Old River Lake where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep. Bright light pushes fish tight to whatever cover exists.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 82°F and January at 45°F. Heat sets the pattern from late spring onward. The first and last hours carry the summer; the middle is slow. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Old River Lake. Spring fish sit shallower than most people expect.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Public data marks it as a cut-off river bend. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. If the gate is shut, Walson Lake at 0.5 miles is the nearest alternative. Confirm before you fish Old River Lake.