Armstrong Lake Fishing in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana

• Overview

  Armstrong Lake sits in Beauregard Parish, out in Louisiana. It lies 108 feet above sea level. Small at around 5 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Merryville sits 6.5 miles from here and is the nearest stop. Beyond it, Newton at 11 miles and DeRidder at 17 miles. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Armstrong Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Open occurrence data for the surrounding area lists spotted bass, bluegill, Rio Grande longear sunfish and blue sucker. Records show what people reported, so treat the list as a guide to what lives in the area. Armstrong Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 82°F and January near 48°F on the long-run figures. The surface stays open the year round. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Expect Armstrong Lake to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. There is no mapped parking or launch nearby, which keeps numbers down. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. Failing this one, try Palmer Lake, 0.7 miles away. Rules at Armstrong Lake are worth checking on the day.