Mermentau River

Mermentau River, in Louisiana, United States, is a river where current dictates almost everything. Rocks, undercut banks, and fallen timber are the obvious targets, but the productive water at Mermentau River is often the seam between two current speeds — that's where fish wait for food to drift past. Match the size of your bait or lure to whatever insects, baitfish, or crayfish you can see in the water.

Location

29.8934, -92.7508 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Alligator garRed drum

Fishing Techniques

• For Alligator gar

  Use a wire leader to prevent bite-offs and wait for the gar to fully commit to the bait before setting the hook, as they often have a bony mouth.

• For Red drum

  When fishing structure, cast upcurrent and let your bait naturally drift down.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Mermentau River.

Plan Your Trip

Anglers heading to Mermentau River should sort licences and confirm seasonal regulations for Louisiana before the trip. A quick weather check the morning of helps too — wind direction in particular can make or break a session at a spot like Mermentau River.

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