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Kincaid Lake Fishing
A 1,915-acre Louisiana lake in Rapides Parish.
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Rapides Parish
Kincaid Lake in the LDWF management layer
LDWF lists Kincaid Lake at 1,915 acres, lying in Rapides Parish. LDWF puts the mean depth at about 9 feet. Count on about 9 miles of road to Woodworth, the closest town.
Trailers go in at 3 launches, of which 2 are public. Shore anglers have 1 pier or bank site. The LDWF reef layer marks 10 sites in it. Its LDWF contact is the District 3 office.
1,915acres (LDWF)
9 ftaverage depth
3launches
10LDWF reefs
LDWF Inland Waterbodies with Management Plans layer (Size, average depth, popular species, cover, access and tips text), Census 2023 places, retrieved October 28, 2026. LDWF office: District 3; 1995 Shreveport Hwy, Pineville, LA 71360; 318-487-5881.
Species
What LDWF says bites on Kincaid Lake
For Kincaid Lake, LDWF points anglers to Bass, redear.
Largemouth bass Redear sunfish Chain pickerel Bluegill Black crappie Shellcracker) redear sunfish (chinquapin
What the bottom of Kincaid Lake holds
Shoreline vegetation, dead timber/stumps
LDWF Inland Waterbodies with Management Plans text (popular species, fishing tips, cover; not a full species census), LOWA records and LDWF stocking; retrieved October 28, 2026.
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Reef sites LDWF built in Kincaid Lake
Here are the 10 artificial reefs LDWF built at Kincaid Lake.
| Reef | Deployed | Depth | Material | Target fish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Ramp Reefs | 5/26/2022 | 12-15ft | 19 Pond King Honey Hole Structure | Bass/Crappie |
| Undwater Levee | 5/26/2022 | 14-16ft | 21 Pond King Honey Hole Structures | Bass/Crappie |
| East Cove Point | 2/9/2023 | 12-16ft | 19 Pond King Honey Hole Structure | Bass/Crappie |
| East Cove Shelf | 2/9/2023 | 12-16ft | 23 Pond King Honey Hole Structures | Bass/Crappie |
| Ski Point | 7/12/2023 | 15ft | Honey Hole | Crappie, Bass |
| West Ramp Point | 7/12/2023 | 15ft | Honey Hole | Crappie, Bass |
| Dam Reef | 4/23/2025 | 20ft | 25 Pond King Honey Holes | Crappie |
| Island Reef | 4/23/2025 | 20ft | 25 Pond King Honey Holes | Crappie |
| Tunk Reef | 4/23/2025 | 18ft | 25 Pond King Honey Holes | Crappie |
| Trestle Reef | 4/23/2025 | 20ft | 25 Pond King Honey Holes | Crappie |
LDWF Freshwater Artificial Reefs layer (deployment, depth, material and target species as published), retrieved October 28, 2026.
Access
Putting an LDWF-registered boat onto Kincaid Lake
- Tunk's Landing on Kincaid Lake1-lane concrete ramp, private
- U.S. Forest Service East Ramp on Kincaid Lake2-lane concrete ramp, public, fee, Public; pay to launch
- U.S. Forest Service West Ramp on Kincaid Lake1-lane concrete ramp, public
Walk-up spots LDWF lists on Kincaid Lake
- Kincaid Recreation Areafishing pier, Pier, bank access, restrooms
Where LDWF says you can fish from land: Limited access at Kincaid Lake Recreation Area
Other trailer launches by Kincaid Lake
- Cotile Rec. AreaCotile Lake, 7 miles northwest
- Cotile South RampCotile Lake, 7 miles northwest
- Boyce Boat Launch on Red RiverRed River, 9 miles north
- Red Store Landing on Rodemacher LakeRodemacher Lake, 10 miles northwest
- Alexandria Boat Launch on Red RiverRed River, 12 miles east
- Sharps Landing on Rodemacher LakeRodemacher Lake, 12 miles northwest
LDWF boat launch inventory (BoatRamps05152025) and LDWF Banks and Piers layer, retrieved October 28, 2026.
Stocking
Florida bass and fry LDWF put in Kincaid Lake
Hatchery releases on file for Kincaid Lake:
- Florida BassFlorida Bass, 38,000 fingerlings, 2025 (Stocked January-June 2025.)
- Florida BassFlorida Bass, 38,000 fingerlings, 2024 (Stocked January-June 2024.)
LDWF hatchery stocking releases (spring 2024 and 2025 per-water tables, single stockings to 2026); LDWF publishes no per-row dates; retrieved October 28, 2026.
Limits
The pamphlet rules for Kincaid Lake
| Species | Daily limit and size | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Black bass (largemouth and spotted) | 10 daily | Open year-round |
| Striped or hybrid striped bass (or any combination thereof) | 5 daily; no more than two over 30" total length | Open year-round |
| White bass | 50 daily | Open year-round |
| Yellow bass | 50 daily | Open year-round |
| Sunfish (bream) | No daily limit | Open year-round |
| Crappie (black and white) | 50 daily; 100 fish possession limit | Open year-round |
| Bowfin (choupique) | No daily limit; 16" MLL | Open year-round |
| Buffalo fish (or their hybrids) | 25 daily; 16" MLL | Open year-round |
| Catfish (blue, channel and flathead) | 100 daily in the aggregate. An angler may possess up to 25 undersized catfish of the three species combined.; Blue Catfish: 12" MLL; Channel Catfish: 11" MLL; Flathead Catfish: 14" MLL | Open year-round |
| Freshwater drum (gaspergou) | 25 daily; 12" MLL | Open year-round |
| Paddlefish | 2 daily (fish cannot be retained alive & cannot be harvested by snagging methods); 30" max lower jaw fork length | Open year-round |
| Shad | 50 pounds daily | Open year-round |
| Sturgeon | No legal harvest or possession | Closed (no legal harvest or possession) |
| Other freshwater fish (all species of bream and garfish) | No daily limit | Open year-round |
| Crawfish | 150 pounds daily | Open year-round |
| Rainbow trout (Get Out & Fish! community ponds) | five fish per person (daily limit) | Stocked mid-January to early February, pending a decrease in water temperatures |
On Kincaid Lake the freshwater statewide rows apply unless an exception below says otherwise.
Louisiana anglers 18 and older carry a Basic Fishing License: $17 a year for residents and $68 for nonresidents.
Limits and seasons as printed in the 2026 Louisiana Recreational Fishing Regulations (LDWF pamphlet, updated September 21, 2026), page 19 (pamphlet PDF); confirmed on the LDWF freshwater finfish page October 28, 2026.
Records
Top LOWA entries naming Kincaid Lake
| Species | Division | Weight | Angler | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PICKEREL, CHAIN | Rod & Reel | 5.75 lb | Chris H. Marien | May 1977 |
| CRAPPIE, BLACK | Fly Fishing | 2.23 lb | Tony Boatwright | February 2000 |
| BLUEGILL | Fly Fishing | 1.64 lb | Tony Boatwright | October. 1999 |
| REDEAR SUNFISH (CHINQUAPIN, SHELLCRACKER) | Fly Fishing | 1.00 lb | John Pitre | June 2022 |
Louisiana Outdoor Writers Association state fish records (rank 1 entries; LDWF keeps no record list), retrieved October 28, 2026. All Louisiana records.
Compare
Neighbouring lakes and Kincaid Lake in one table
Size leader among these neighbours: Cocodrie Lake, 6,000 acres.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Average depth | Launches | LDWF reefs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kincaid Lake | 1,915 | 9 ft | 3 | 10 | |
| Cotile Lake | 7 miles northwest | 1,775 | 10 ft | 2 | 0 |
| Rodemacher Lake | 10 miles northwest | 3,070 | 9 ft | 2 | 0 |
| Buhlow Lake | 13 miles northeast | 265 | 9 ft | 2 | 0 |
| Indian Creek Reservoir | 15 miles southeast | 2,250 | 9 ft | 3 | 1 |
| Cocodrie Lake | 24 miles southeast | 6,000 | 6 ft | 2 | 0 |
LDWF Inland Waterbodies with Management Plans, launch inventory and reef layers; retrieved October 28, 2026.
Nearby
What else is close to Kincaid Lake
Louisiana still water close to Kincaid Lake
- Cotile Lake7 miles northwest
- Rodemacher Lake10 miles northwest
- Buhlow Lake13 miles northeast
- Indian Creek Reservoir15 miles southeast
- Cocodrie Lake24 miles southeast
Stores that stock up Kincaid Lake anglers
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Alexandriasporting goods store, Alexandria, 11 miles
- Cooper's Wholesale Baitbait and tackle shop, Ball, 15 miles
- D & G Bait and Tacklebait and tackle shop, Ville Platte, 24 miles
- Holloway Outdoorsbait and tackle shop, Pineville
Paid trips on Kincaid Lake
- Fisher Fishing and More Lcharter, Deville, (318) 704-5794
Towns handy to Kincaid Lake
- Woodworth9 miles
- Alexandria10 miles
- Pineville15 miles
Parish-by-parish pages for Kincaid Lake
- Rapides Parishseat: Alexandria
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Photos
Lakes and bayous close to Kincaid Lake, pictured
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Answers
Quick answers for a trip to Kincaid Lake
Which parish is Kincaid Lake in?
Head to Rapides Parish, about 9 miles from Woodworth.
What acreage does LDWF list for Kincaid Lake?
LDWF lists 1,915 acres.
Can I trailer a bass boat onto Kincaid Lake?
LDWF lists 3 launches (2 public); U.S. Forest Service East Ramp on Kincaid Lake is one.
Does Kincaid Lake hold bass and sac-a-lait?
Popular catches: largemouth bass, redear sunfish, chain pickerel, bluegill, black crappie and shellcracker) redear sunfish (chinquapin.
Which 2026 Louisiana rules apply on Kincaid Lake?
Black bass (largemouth and spotted): 10 daily; Open year-round.
What does LDWF charge for a license to fish Kincaid Lake?
Louisiana anglers 18 and older carry a Basic Fishing License: $17 a year for residents and $68 for nonresidents.
How deep does LDWF say Kincaid Lake is?
Its average depth is near 9 feet by LDWF.
Which shop on our list serves Kincaid Lake?
Try Academy Sports + Outdoors Alexandria, about 11 miles away, for live bait and ice.
Has LDWF sunk artificial reefs in Kincaid Lake?
10 sites, each with depth and material above.
Which LOWA record traces to Kincaid Lake?
PICKEREL, CHAIN, 5.75 lb, by Chris H. Marien (May 1977).
Does LDWF stock Kincaid Lake?
Latest on file: Florida Bass, 38,000 fingerlings, 2025.
Get the bay boat or bass boat to Kincaid Lake soon
Read the limits, then choose the launch nearest your target water.