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Lake Pontchartrain

Lake fishing  Louisiana · 06:19 - 19:54

Lake Pontchartrain is a lake in Louisiana. Anglers here fish mainly for Bluegill, Largemouth Bass and Blue Catfish.

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Good 62% The bite right now
Top bet: Bluegill Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
73%
90°
Mon
74%
90°
Best day
Tue
74%
89°
Wed
74%
89°
Thu
74%
89°
Fri
74%
88°

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.)
83°F
Air temp
83°F
Wind
16 mph
Pressure
29.91 inHg ↓ falling
Clouds
23.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:34–07:34 Dusk 18:39–20:39

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

Feeding times today

Waning gibbous 91% lit
Major period 02:15–04:15 Major period 14:15–16:15 Minor period 20:39–22:09 Minor period 08:20–09:50

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

10:00
83°
11:00
84°
12:00
85°
13:00
87°
14:00
88°
15:00
90°
16:00
91°
17:00
92°
18:00
92°
19:00
91°
20:00
90°
21:00
88°

Likely catch now (9 species)

Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
62%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
39%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Blue Catfish
Ictalurus furcatus
29%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
28%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
28%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Flathead Catfish
Pylodictis olivaris
27%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season.
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About the fishing here

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

Bluegill fishing is usually best around May-Jul. 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 float bait for bluegill, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for bluegill at the day. Fish hard now.
Lure Float bait for bluegill: Worm under a float.
Colour Clear water and good light: try natural bait, small earth tones for bluegill.
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

Lake Pontchartrain is an estuary in southeastern Louisiana in the United States. It covers 630 square miles (1,600 km2) with an average depth of 12 to 14 feet. Some shipping channels are kept deeper through dredging. It is roughly oval, about 40 miles (64 km) from west to east and 24 miles (39 km) from south to north. As an estuary, its "Lake" title is a misnomer, but only a slight one, as its passage to the open sea is narrow.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lake Pontchartrain?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Lake Pontchartrain?

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 Lake Pontchartrain?

Bluegill fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Lake Pontchartrain right now?

Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 54%.