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Cane River Lake

Lake fishing  Louisiana · 06:57 - 19:17

Cane River Lake is a lake in Louisiana. The main target species are Largemouth Bass, Flathead Catfish and Blue Catfish.

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Prime 73% The bite right now
Top bet: Largemouth Bass Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 27 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
79%
98°
Best day
Fri
74%
94°
Sat
74%
96°
Sun
75%
96°
Mon
76%
98°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
81°F
Air temp
97°F
Wind
4 mph
Pressure
30.01 inHg ↑ rising
Clouds
25.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:12–08:12 Dusk 18:02–20:02 Night 20:02–06:12

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 23% lit
Major period 16:09–18:09 Major period 04:09–06:09 Minor period 11:26–12:56 Minor period 21:23–22:53

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

17:00
97°
18:00
96°
19:00
93°
20:00
90°
21:00
89°
22:00
88°
23:00
86°
00:00
84°
01:00
83°
02:00
82°
03:00
81°
04:00
80°

Likely catch now (9 species)

Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
73%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 27 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Flathead Catfish
Pylodictis olivaris
53%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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Blue Catfish
Ictalurus furcatus
49%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
48%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
48%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
44%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Largemouth Bass, Flathead Catfish, Blue Catfish, Common Carp, Channel Catfish and Bluegill.

Largemouth Bass fishing is usually best around Apr-Jun, Sep. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a soft-plastic jig for largemouth bass, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for largemouth bass at dusk. Fish hard now.
Lure Soft-plastic jig for largemouth bass: Jig around cover.
Colour Clear water and good light: try natural green pumpkin and bluegill patterns for largemouth bass.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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About this water

Cane River Lake is a 35 mi (56 km) oxbow lake formed from a portion of the Red River in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, United States. It runs throughout the Natchitoches' historic district to the south and is famous for the numerous plantations, particularly Melrose being located on or near its banks.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Cane River Lake?

Popular catches here include Largemouth Bass, Flathead Catfish, Blue Catfish, Common Carp, Channel Catfish, Bluegill, Striped Bass and Black Crappie.

Do you need a fishing license at Cane River Lake?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Cane River Lake?

Largemouth Bass fishing is usually best around Apr-Jun, Sep. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.

What is biting at Cane River Lake right now?

Right now Largemouth Bass is the most likely catch, at about 38%.