Fishing at Weems Lake, Rapides Parish, Louisiana

• Overview

  Weems Lake stands in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It stands 82 feet above sea level. About 18 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Nearest place of any size is Lecompte, 1.8 miles away. Woodworth is 5.9 miles and Glenmora 12 miles. Close by you have: 0.4 miles away is Hardy Lake, Mathews Brake (2.4 miles), 2.8 miles away is Indian Creek Reservoir, Freeman Lake (3.4 miles) and 6.1 miles away is Bayou Sans. The boundary is near enough that local access rules are worth double-checking.

• Where to Fish on Weems Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Open occurrence data for the surrounding area lists bluegill, slough darter and black crappie. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. At Weems Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 48°F in January up to 82°F in July. Cooler months are the productive ones on most of this water. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. That is the shape of the year on Weems Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. A wire trace and a big bright lure handle the pike; deep water asks for a heavier spoon. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. For a change of water, Hardy Lake is 0.4 miles distant. Check the position at Weems Lake before loading the car.