Bayou Saint John

Bayou Saint John cuts through Louisiana, United States and offers classic river fishing. The local patterns are the universal river patterns: fish the heads of pools at first light, the deep slow water in the middle of the day, and the tail-outs as light fades. Light tackle and a careful drift go a long way at Bayou Saint John — heavy splashes spook a whole pool.

Location

30.0004, -90.0868 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Largemouth bassBlack drumRed drumPinfishChannel catfishGafftopsail sea catfish

Fishing Techniques

• For Largemouth bass

  Vary your retrieve speed and lure presentation until you find what the bass are keying on, as their preferences can change daily based on weather and water conditions.

• For Black drum

  Black drum often feed near the bottom, so use a Carolina rig or fish a jig slowly along the structure.

• 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 Bayou Saint John.

Plan Your Trip

Fishing Bayou Saint John usually starts the day before — checking weather, tide or river-flow data, and confirming your licence is valid for Louisiana. Conditions in United States can shift quickly, and a quick pre-trip review saves a lot of wasted travel.

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