Lake Arthur Fishing
A 4,131-acre Louisiana lake in Jefferson Davis, Vermilion and Cameron parishes.
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First facts on Lake Arthur from LDWF
By the LDWF size figure, Lake Arthur spreads across 4,131 acres of Jefferson Davis, Vermilion and Cameron parishes. Average depth: near 5 feet in the LDWF text. Lake Arthur lies some 3 miles from the outline point.
LDWF tallies 1 launch, with 1 listed as public. LDWF handles it from District 5.
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 5; 1213 Lakeshore Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70601; 337-491-2219.
The LDWF popular-species line for Lake Arthur
LDWF biologists rate these as the main catch at Lake Arthur: Excellent for blue, channel, and flathead catfish; fair for crappie; poor for largemouth bass.
How biologists say to work Lake Arthur
Crappie: in spring with jigs around cypress trees; bass: in fall around cypress trees; catfish: trotlines, hoop nets
Cover worth casting to in Lake Arthur
Cypress swamp at margins of lake
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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- Mermentau River at Hwy 14 on Lake Arthur1-lane concrete ramp, public
LDWF on shoreline access: Access at Lake Arthur City Park and Hwy 14 boat ramp
Nearby launches when Lake Arthur is busy
- Gary's Landing on Mermentau RiverMermentau River, 5 miles southwest
- Hwy. 14 Launch on Bayou LacassineBayou Lacassine, 10 miles west
- Lacassine South launch on Lacassine PoolLacassine Pool, 12 miles southwest
- Mermentau River at Hwy 90Mermentau River, 12 miles northeast
- Lacassine North launch on Lacassine PoolLacassine Pool, 13 miles west
- Lorrain Park on Bayou LacassineBayou Lacassine, 13 miles northwest
LDWF boat launch inventory (BoatRamps05152025) and LDWF Banks and Piers layer, retrieved October 28, 2026.
What may go in the ice chest at Lake Arthur
| 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 |
Begin with the statewide freshwater table for Lake Arthur; pamphlet exceptions take priority.
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.
Lake Arthur and five nearby lakes
Anglers wanting a bigger lake can run to Grand Lake, 44,000 acres.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Average depth | Launches | LDWF reefs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Arthur | 4,131 | 5 ft | 1 | 0 | |
| Grand Lake | 11 miles south | 44,000 | 5 ft | 0 | 0 |
| Lake Martin | 50 miles east | 800 | 1 | 0 | |
| Spanish Lake | 51 miles east | 1,260 | 4.8 ft | 1 | 0 |
| Millers Lake | 53 miles northeast | 1,014 | 2 | 0 | |
| Bundick Lake | 54 miles northwest | 1,750 | 5 ft | 4 | 9 |
LDWF Inland Waterbodies with Management Plans, launch inventory and reef layers; retrieved October 28, 2026.
Shops, towns and water by Lake Arthur
Neighbouring lakes to Lake Arthur
- Grand Lake11 miles south
- Lake Martin50 miles east
- Spanish Lake51 miles east
- Millers Lake53 miles northeast
- Bundick Lake54 miles northwest
Bait and ice near Lake Arthur
- M-M Bait-Tacklembait and tackle shop, Mermentau, 13 miles
- Blue Horizon Seafood-Live Baitbait and tackle shop, Hackberry
- Spicer Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Hackberry
- Spicer Bait Cobait and tackle shop, Hackberry
- Gary's Landingmarina, Lake Arthur
- Icy Boat Launchmarina, Abbeville
Booked trips to Lake Arthur
- Capt'N Sammie Faulkcharter, Lake Charles, (337) 598-2001
- Hackberry Charterscharter, Hackberry, (337) 762-3713
- Hackberry Fishing Camp & Marinacharter, Hackberry, (832) 444-4892
- Rue, Erik Captcharter, Lake Charles, (337) 598-4700
Louisiana overnight bases for Lake Arthur
- Lake Arthur3 miles
- Jennings13 miles
- Gueydan13 miles
Parish pages that list Lake Arthur
- Jefferson Davis Parishseat: Jennings
- Vermilion Parishseat: Abbeville
- Cameron Parishseat: Cameron
Reels and line from Piscifun ahead of Lake Arthur
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Fish to recognise before a trip to Lake Arthur
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What first-timers on Lake Arthur want to know
Where in Louisiana is Lake Arthur?
The outline sits in Jefferson Davis, Vermilion and Cameron parishes, about 3 miles from Lake Arthur.
How many acres does LDWF credit to Lake Arthur?
Roughly 4,131 acres.
Where is the closest launch to Lake Arthur?
Yes: LDWF lists 1 launch, Mermentau River at Hwy 14 on Lake Arthur among them.
Which gamefish does LDWF credit to Lake Arthur?
LDWF names flathead catfish, white crappie and largemouth bass.
Is there a size limit at Lake Arthur?
Black bass (largemouth and spotted): 10 daily; Open year-round.
Can a visitor from Texas fish Lake Arthur?
Louisiana anglers 18 and older carry a Basic Fishing License: $17 a year for residents and $68 for nonresidents.
What is the average depth of Lake Arthur?
LDWF lists roughly 5 feet as the average.
Where can I pick up shiners near Lake Arthur?
Closest on our Louisiana list: M-M Bait-Tacklem, about 13 miles away.
Spend a Louisiana weekend on Lake Arthur
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