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Lake Providence Fishing
A 1,380-acre Louisiana lake in East Carroll Parish.
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East Carroll Parish
Lake Providence at a glance for Louisiana anglers
Lake Providence spans 1,380 acres of lake water in East Carroll Parish, by the LDWF figure. Its average depth is about 12 feet, per LDWF. A run of about 3 miles reaches Lake Providence, the closest town.
The LDWF launch inventory lists 3 launches, 2 of them public. Anglers can fish 7 LDWF reef sites. Questions go to LDWF District 2.
1,380acres (LDWF)
12 ftaverage depth
3launches
7LDWF 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 2; 368 Century Tel Dr, Monroe, LA 71203; 318-343-4044.
Species
Bass, sac-a-lait and catfish on Lake Providence
Popular species on the LDWF record for Lake Providence: Excellent for bluegill and channel catfish; good for largemouth bass; crappie also available.
Seasonal patterns LDWF gives for Lake Providence
Bass: cypress trees and piers with shallow crankbaits, worms, and spinnerbaits; crappie: cypress trees and piers with jigs/shiners; bream: bed in May in shallow pockets
Stumps, grass and timber in Lake Providence
Cypress trees and piers 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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Habitat LDWF crews sank in Lake Providence
LDWF reef crews left 7 sites at Lake Providence; each row gives depth, material and target fish.
| Reef | Deployed | Depth | Material | Target fish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Pier | 2/6/2023 | 9 ft. | 6 Christmas tree bundles | bass, crappie |
| Old Swimming Pier at Tensas | 2/6/2023 | 15 ft. | 6 Christmas tree bundles | bass, crappie |
| Tensas Hole | 1/15/2026 | 10 ft. | middle of Tensas basin, 1 dozen Christmas trees | Bass, Crappie |
| South Point | 2/7/2024 | 6 ft. | Main Cypress Pt. on south end, 30 yds. from trees, multiple clusters of Christmas trees | Bass, crappie, sunfish |
| North End | 2/14/2024 | 12 ft. | East Shore, 50 yds. out from cypress trees, multiple clusters of Christmas trees | Bass, crappie, sunfish |
| Museum Reef | 1/15/2026 | 12 ft. | Old pier at Cottom Museum, multiple clusters of Christmas trees | Bass, crappie |
| Baxter | 2/19/2024 | 15 ft. | Mouth of Baxter Bayou, multiple clusters of Christmas trees | Bass, crappie, sunfish |
LDWF Freshwater Artificial Reefs layer (deployment, depth, material and target species as published), retrieved October 28, 2026.
Access
Backing a trailer down at Lake Providence
- Airport Ramp on Lake Providence2-lane concrete ramp, public
- Hwy 65 Ramp on Lake Providence1-lane concrete ramp, public
- Lakeview Inn Hotel on Lake Providence1-lane concrete ramp, private, fee, Private; pay to launch at hotel
Bank access, in the LDWF words: Pier near south end of lake
More LDWF launches a short tow from Lake Providence
- Lake Providence Port on Mississippi RiverMississippi River, 6 miles southeast
- Lake Bruin State Park2-lane concrete ramp, public, 9 miles north
LDWF boat launch inventory (BoatRamps05152025) and LDWF Banks and Piers layer, retrieved October 28, 2026.
Stocking
The LDWF stocking file for Lake Providence
Releases LDWF lists for Lake Providence:
- Florida BassFlorida Bass, 44,300 fingerlings, 2025 (Stocked January-June 2025.)
- Florida BassFlorida Bass, 39,700 fingerlings, 2024 (Stocked January-June 2024.)
- Florida BassFlorida Bass, 515,400 fry, 2024 (Stocked January-June 2024. Surplus stocking (* in table).)
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
Louisiana freshwater limits on Lake Providence
| 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 |
The statewide rows are the default on Lake Providence, with any listed exception on top.
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.
Compare
Comparing Lake Providence with nearby Louisiana lakes
The biggest lake in the table is Poverty Point Reservoir with 2,785 acres.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Average depth | Launches | LDWF reefs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Providence | 1,380 | 12 ft | 3 | 7 | |
| Poverty Point Reservoir | 27 miles southwest | 2,785 | 7.4 ft | 3 | 7 |
| Horseshoe Lake (Mer Rouge) | 29 miles west | 133 | 4.5 ft | 1 | 0 |
| Bonne Idee Bayou | 29 miles west | 1,900 | 6.5 ft | 5 | 0 |
| Bussey Brake Lake | 41 miles west | 2,200 | 11 ft | 1 | 1 |
| Bartholomew, Desiard and Black Bayou Complex | 49 miles west | 800 | 14 ft | 4 | 0 |
LDWF Inland Waterbodies with Management Plans, launch inventory and reef layers; retrieved October 28, 2026.
Nearby
The parish country around Lake Providence
Louisiana lakes a short drive from Lake Providence
- Poverty Point Reservoir27 miles southwest
- Horseshoe Lake (Mer Rouge)29 miles west
- Bonne Idee Bayou29 miles west
- Bussey Brake Lake41 miles west
- Bartholomew, Desiard and Black Bayou Complex49 miles west
Places to sleep near Lake Providence
- Lake Providence3 miles
- Oak Grove10 miles
- Tallulah30 miles
Parish guides covering Lake Providence
- East Carroll Parishseat: Lake Providence
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Photos
Pictures of fishing water by Lake Providence
Photo: Billy Hathorn, CC BY-SA 3.0
Photo: amanderson2, CC BY 2.0
Photo: Ktkvtsh, CC BY 4.0
Photo: Billy Hathorn, CC BY 3.0
Answers
Questions people ask LDWF about Lake Providence, answered here
How do I spot Lake Providence on a parish map?
Look in East Carroll Parish, about 3 miles from Lake Providence.
How big is Lake Providence by the LDWF figure?
1,380 acres by the LDWF size field.
Is there a public launch on Lake Providence?
3 launches in the LDWF inventory; try Airport Ramp on Lake Providence.
What does LDWF say anglers catch at Lake Providence?
bluegill, channel catfish, largemouth bass and white crappie, by LDWF and the records.
Which pamphlet rules reach Lake Providence?
Black bass (largemouth and spotted): 10 daily; Open year-round.
Which LDWF license do I carry on Lake Providence?
Louisiana anglers 18 and older carry a Basic Fishing License: $17 a year for residents and $68 for nonresidents.
Is Lake Providence a shallow lake?
Average about 12 feet; LDWF prints no deepest point.
Which tackle counter on our Louisiana list sits nearest Lake Providence?
No listed bait shop sits within 25 miles.
Where did LDWF put reefs in Lake Providence?
The reef band maps 7 sites.
What has LDWF stocked in Lake Providence?
Hatchery rows include Florida Bass, 44,300 fingerlings, 2025.
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