Fishing Saint Maurice Lake in Winn Parish, Louisiana

• Overview

  Saint Maurice Lake lies in Winn Parish, Louisiana. This is pine and hardwood ground. It measures about 91 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. The whole outline is near 2.2 miles, and most of it is walkable. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Winn Parish. Nearest town is Vienna Bend, 4.9 miles off. Shreveport sits 71 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Saint Maurice Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Documented catches and surveys in the area cover goldfish. Records show what people reported, not what is stocked. The near bank of Saint Maurice Lake is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 82°F at the top of summer and 47°F at the bottom of winter. Heat sets the pattern from late spring onward. The first and last hours carry the summer; the middle is slow. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. Expect Saint Maurice Lake to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. There is no mapped parking or launch nearby, which keeps numbers down. Keep the gear simple: light line, small hooks, split shot and a couple of proven lures. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. Failing this one, try Dunn Lake, 2.9 miles away. Rules at Saint Maurice Lake are worth checking on the day.