Fishing at Spoonbill Bay, Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana

• Overview

  In Louisiana, Spoonbill Bay falls inside Plaquemines Parish. Salt water lies 3.9 miles off. It measures some 647 acres, and wind has room to build across it. Nearest town is Barataria, 13 miles off. The nearest city of size is New Orleans, 28 miles away. Round about: Round Lake at 2.2 miles, Lake Five within 3.9 miles, Long Bay at 4 miles, Bayou Saint Denis within 4.1 miles and Lake Laurier at 4.7 miles. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Spoonbill Bay

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Being tidal, the water moves twice a day, and the fishing moves with it. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Species logged nearby in open biodiversity records include flathead grey mullet, spotted gar, gizzard shad, red drum and black drum. Local agencies hold the definitive list for this water. Take Spoonbill Bay a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 82°F and January reads 54°F. Wet and dry spells shape the year more than temperature. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. Plan around that when you fish Spoonbill Bay. Overcast days spread the fishing across more hours.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. There is no mapped parking or launch close by, which usually means walking in. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Failing this one, try Round Lake, 2.2 miles away. The position on Spoonbill Bay is worth confirming on the day.