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Cane River Lake

Lake fishing  Louisiana · 06:31 - 17:20

Cane River Lake is a lake in Louisiana. The main target species are Striped Bass, Black Crappie and Largemouth Bass.

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Prime 77% The bite right now
Top bet: Striped Bass Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
74%
76°
Fri
85%
76°
Best day
Sat
85%
68°
Sun
85%
63°
Mon
76%
68°
Tue
81%
69°

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.)
61°F
Air temp
58°F
Wind
7 mph
Pressure
29.93 inHg ↑ rising
Clouds
35.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:46–07:46 Dusk 16:05–18:05

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

Feeding times today

Waning crescent 30% lit
Major period 07:20–09:20 Major period 19:20–21:20 Minor period 01:21–02:51 Minor period 13:50–15:20

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

05:00
58°
06:00
58°
07:00
58°
08:00
61°
09:00
64°
10:00
67°
11:00
69°
12:00
71°
13:00
72°
14:00
73°
15:00
73°
16:00
72°

Likely catch now (9 species)

Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
77%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Black Crappie
Pomoxis nigromaculatus
37%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 16 degrees.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
29%
Prime feeding window at the dawn.
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Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
27%
Water near its preferred 16 degrees.
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White Bass
Morone chrysops
22%
Water near its preferred 16 degrees, off season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Blue Catfish
Ictalurus furcatus
17%
Off season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Striped Bass, Black Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, White Bass and Blue Catfish.

Striped Bass fishing is usually best around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

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 crankbait for striped bass, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for striped bass at dawn. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try chartreuse, yellow and glow for striped bass.
Lure Crankbait for striped bass: Big swimbaits and plugs.
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 Striped Bass, Black Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, White Bass, Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish and Common Carp.

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?

Striped Bass fishing is usually best around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Cane River Lake right now?

Right now Striped Bass is the most likely catch, at about 78%.