Lake Bistineau

Lake. Louisiana, United States.
32.4590, -93.3659 — View on the map

Area
6,960.6 ha
Managed by
LDWF Inland Fisheries District 1; 318-371-5216
Permit required
Louisiana basic fishing license
Step-free access
yes

Useful gear for this area

Chosen from the species and size limits regulated in this area.

  • Small spool of yellow 100 m fishing braid
    4-Strand Yellow PE Braid, 100 m

    For: european perch, brown trout, rainbow trout · spoon and spinner fishing

    €20.90£12.90Not shipped to the United States
  • Open box of 132 fishing lures sorted into compartments
    132-Piece Lure and Tackle Box

    For: northern pike, zander, walleye · spoon and spinner fishing

    €51.90£29.90Not shipped to the United States
  • Upright nylon crossbody sling bag with zip closure
    Nylon crossbody sling bag

    For: all fishing · storage

    €35.90£18.90Not shipped to the United States

Species present

LDWF Inland Waterbodies (« Excellent for largemouth bass and crappie; good for redear, bluegill, channel and flathead catfish »)

Local rules

Espèces : Excellent for largemouth bass and crappie; good for redear, bluegill, channel and flathead catfish. Profondeur moyenne 9 feet. Couvert : Cypress trees, piers, floating vegetation.

  • pmr

2026 season calendar — Louisiana

Access

Piers at Area 1 and Area 2; handicap accessible pier on west side of dam

Official sources

  1. LDWF — Inland Waterbodies (ArcGIS, fiches plans d'eau) (accessed on 23 September 2026)