Lake Concordia Fishing
A 1,100-acre Louisiana lake in Concordia Parish.
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The LDWF picture of Lake Concordia
In Concordia Parish, Lake Concordia offers 1,100 acres of lake water by the LDWF count. On average it runs about 20 feet deep, LDWF says. Fuel and ice are closest in Ferriday, near 2 miles away.
There are 4 launches on file with LDWF; 1 are public. The pamphlet prints 1 water-body exception for it. Biologists work it out of District 3.
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.
Fish LDWF biologists name for Lake Concordia
The popular species LDWF lists for Lake Concordia: Bass, catfish, hybrid bass.
The LDWF playbook for Lake Concordia
Bass: during spawn in shallow water on north end of lake, flipping around boat docks and piers
Habitat notes for Lake Concordia
Cypress trees, cut grass, piers, and boat houses along shoreline
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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- Concordia Lake Lakeview Lodgeboat launch private
- Oak Harbor RV Park on Lake Concordiaboat launch private, fee, Private; pay to launch
- Old LDWF District 4 Office Ramp on Lake Concordia1-lane concrete ramp, public
- Sportsman's Lodge launch on Lake Concordia2-lane concrete ramp, private
If the Lake Concordia launch is crowded
- Old River Vidalia Landing on MorengoMorengo, 3 miles south
- Duck's Nest launch on Lake St. JohnLake St. John, 5 miles northeast
- Lee's Landing on Lake St. JohnLake St. John, 7 miles east
- Cocodrie Bayou LaunchBayou Cocodrie, 7 miles southwest
- Lake St. John GroceryLake St. John, 9 miles northeast
- Vidalia River Front Landing on Mississippi RiverMississippi River, 9 miles southeast
LDWF boat launch inventory (BoatRamps05152025) and LDWF Banks and Piers layer, retrieved October 28, 2026.
LDWF hatchery releases into Lake Concordia
Lake Concordia received these LDWF releases:
- Florida BassFlorida Bass, 22,000 fingerlings, 2025 (Stocked January-June 2025.)
- Hybrid Striped BassHybrid Striped Bass, 2,700 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.
Creel and size limits for Lake Concordia
| 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 |
Lake Concordia follows the statewide freshwater limits unless named below.
Special pamphlet rules on Lake Concordia
| Water as printed | Where | Rule |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Concordia and D'Arbonne Lake | Whole water | No fish seines, gill nets or trammel nets. |
Rules as printed in the 2026 Louisiana Recreational Fishing Regulations (LDWF pamphlet, updated September 21, 2026), pages 18 to 21 (pamphlet PDF); second read on the LDWF freshwater page October 28, 2026.
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.
Heaviest Louisiana fish taken at Lake Concordia
| Species | Division | Weight | Angler | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BASS, HYBRID STRIPED | Fly Fishing | 6.71 lb | Gary W Peterson | April 2015 |
Louisiana Outdoor Writers Association state fish records (rank 1 entries; LDWF keeps no record list), retrieved October 28, 2026. All Louisiana records.
Weigh-ins held on Lake Concordia
Organizer dates, launch sites and printed winning weights for Lake Concordia share one page.
Parish lakes near Lake Concordia, side by side
Lake St. John has the most water in this group, 2,100 acres.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Average depth | Launches | LDWF reefs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Concordia | 1,100 | 20 ft | 4 | 0 | |
| Lake St. John | 6 miles northeast | 2,100 | 10 ft | 3 | 3 |
| Lake Louis | 14 miles northwest | 1,000 | 25 ft | 2 | 0 |
| Black River and Cocodrie Lake Complex | 15 miles southwest | 1,500 | 40 ft | 4 | 0 |
| Wallace Lake (Catahoula Parish) | 18 miles west | 262 | 12 ft | 0 | 0 |
| Tew Lake | 18 miles west | 192 | 8 ft | 0 | 0 |
LDWF Inland Waterbodies with Management Plans, launch inventory and reef layers; retrieved October 28, 2026.
More of Louisiana near Lake Concordia
Lakes worth a look after Lake Concordia
- Lake St. John6 miles northeast
- Lake Louis14 miles northwest
- Black River and Cocodrie Lake Complex15 miles southwest
- Wallace Lake (Catahoula Parish)18 miles west
- Tew Lake18 miles west
Where to stay for Lake Concordia
- Ferriday2 miles
- Vidalia8 miles
- Jonesville18 miles
Parishes along Lake Concordia
- Concordia Parishseat: Vidalia
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A picture guide to fish at Lake Concordia

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Before the drive to Lake Concordia, the common questions
What parish line does Lake Concordia sit on?
It lies in Concordia Parish, about 2 miles from Ferriday.
How much water does Lake Concordia spread across its parish?
About 1,100 acres.
Which launch should I use at Lake Concordia?
Use Old LDWF District 4 Office Ramp on Lake Concordia, one of 4 launches.
Which species can I catch at Lake Concordia?
LDWF points to largemouth bass, channel catfish and hybrid striped bass.
What creel does LDWF allow on Lake Concordia?
Black bass (largemouth and spotted): 10 daily; Open year-round. An exception in the 2026 pamphlet overrides part of that.
Do I need a Louisiana license to fish Lake Concordia?
Louisiana anglers 18 and older carry a Basic Fishing License: $17 a year for residents and $68 for nonresidents.
How deep does Lake Concordia run on average?
About 20 feet on average, per LDWF; no maximum is printed.
Is there a bait stand on the way to Lake Concordia?
No shop on our list is within 25 miles; bring bait along.
Has Lake Concordia produced a Louisiana record?
BASS, HYBRID STRIPED, 6.71 lb, by Gary W Peterson (April 2015).
Is Lake Concordia on the LDWF stocking list?
LDWF reports Florida Bass, 22,000 fingerlings, 2025.
Put Lake Concordia on the Sportsman's Paradise list
License prices and the statewide creel limits sit on one page.

