Lake Pontchartrain

Set in Louisiana, United States, Lake Pontchartrain is a lake that holds the typical mix of warm-water and cool-water species you'd expect for the area. Anglers fishing Lake Pontchartrain usually focus their effort on transitions: the edges of weed beds, points that stick out into deeper water, and the shaded sides of any inflow. Early morning and the last hour of light tend to be the most productive windows on a body of water this size.

Location

30.2050, -90.0889 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Red drumAtlantic croakerSpotted seatroutBlack drumAlligator garBlue catfish

Fishing Techniques

• For Red drum

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

• For Atlantic croaker

  Fish near the bottom with a Carolina rig or a simple bottom rig, croaker feed primarily on or near the seabed. Use small hooks and light tackle to detect their subtle bites.

• For Spotted seatrout

  Look for areas with current and structure, such as points, oyster bars, and grass edges, as spotted seatrout often ambush prey in these locations.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Lake Pontchartrain.

Plan Your Trip

Before fishing Lake Pontchartrain, make sure your licence covers Louisiana, United States and that any species-specific seasons are open. Local regulations change year to year, so check the current rules rather than going from memory.

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