Fishing at Southwest Bayou, Cameron Parish, Louisiana

• Overview

  Southwest Bayou sits within Cameron Parish in Louisiana. The coast is 14 miles away. It is low-lying compared with other Louisiana water we list. The town to know is Gueydan, 18 miles out. Lake Arthur is 19 miles and Kaplan 27 miles. Close by you have: Alligator Lake 2.2 miles, Long Lake 2.9 miles off, Little Lake Benoit 3.5 miles, Round Lake 3.6 miles off and Lake Le Bleu 3.7 miles. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Southwest Bayou

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Wading opens water that no bank angler reaches. Log jams gather bait and everything that eats it. Southwest Bayou fishes better once you know its edges. A drop in wind often turns the surface quiet and the fishing slow.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 82°F, the coldest about 51°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. The season on Southwest Bayou follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Alligator Lake, 2.2 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Confirm access to Southwest Bayou locally before you travel.