Old River at Raccourci Fishing
A 4,900-acre Louisiana lake in Pointe Coupee and West Feliciana parishes.
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The LDWF picture of Old River at Raccourci
In Pointe Coupee and West Feliciana parishes, Old River at Raccourci offers 4,900 acres of lake water by the LDWF count. On average it runs about 40 feet deep, LDWF says. Fuel and ice are closest in St. Francisville, near 12 miles away.
There are 3 launches on file with LDWF; 0 are public. Biologists work it out of District 7.
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 7; 2000 Quail Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70898; 225-765-2336.
Fish LDWF biologists name for Old River at Raccourci
The popular species LDWF lists for Old River at Raccourci: Largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, redear, warmouth, channel catfish, stocked hybrid striped bass.
The LDWF playbook for Old River at Raccourci
Best fishing when Mississippi River loses connection with lake in mid to late summer and fall; crappie: shiners, tube jigs; largemouth bass: jigs, spinnerbaits, crankbaits; hybrid striped bass: trolling or fishing crankbaits in 10-20 feet of water; catf
Habitat notes for Old River at Raccourci
Cypress trees, knees, stumps; piers and pilings along southern rim of lake; floating camps
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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- Big Daddy's launch on Old River at Raccourci3-lane concrete ramp, private
- Normandy Road Landing on Old River at Raccourci1-lane concrete ramp, private
- Raccourci Landing on Old River at Raccourci1-lane concrete ramp, private
If the Old River at Raccourci launch is crowded
- Carr's Point Launch on Atchafalaya BasinAtchafalaya Basin, 12 miles northwest
- Mississippi River at St. FrancisvilleMississippi River, 12 miles southeast
- Old Ferry Landing on Mississippi RiverMississippi River, 12 miles southeast
- Point Breeze on False RiverFalse River, 14 miles southeast
- New Roads Public Launch on False RiverFalse River, 14 miles southeast
- Morrison Public Launch on False RiverFalse River, 14 miles southeast
LDWF boat launch inventory (BoatRamps05152025) and LDWF Banks and Piers layer, retrieved October 28, 2026.
Creel and size limits for Old River at Raccourci
| 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 |
Old River at Raccourci follows the statewide freshwater limits unless named below.
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.
Parish lakes near Old River at Raccourci, side by side
False River has the most water in this group, 3,212 acres.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Average depth | Launches | LDWF reefs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old River at Raccourci | 4,900 | 40 ft | 3 | 0 | |
| False River | 15 miles south | 3,212 | 21 ft | 8 | 17 |
| Grand Bay | 18 miles northwest | 134 | 1 | 0 | |
| Moreau Lake | 18 miles northwest | 14 | 1 | 0 | |
| Lac A'Sostien | 20 miles north | 36 | 1 | 0 | |
| Lower Sunk Lake | 22 miles north | 800 | 3.5 ft | 1 | 0 |
LDWF Inland Waterbodies with Management Plans, launch inventory and reef layers; retrieved October 28, 2026.
More of Louisiana near Old River at Raccourci
Lakes worth a look after Old River at Raccourci
- False River15 miles south
- Grand Bay18 miles northwest
- Moreau Lake18 miles northwest
- Lac A'Sostien20 miles north
- Lower Sunk Lake22 miles north
Louisiana bait stops around Old River at Raccourci
- Bait Shopbait and tackle shop, Lettsworth, 16 miles
Where to stay for Old River at Raccourci
- St. Francisville12 miles
- New Roads13 miles
- Simmesport17 miles
Parishes along Old River at Raccourci
- Pointe Coupee Parishseat: New Roads
- West Feliciana Parishseat: St. Francisville
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Before the drive to Old River at Raccourci, the common questions
What parish line does Old River at Raccourci sit on?
It lies in Pointe Coupee and West Feliciana parishes, about 12 miles from St. Francisville.
How much water does Old River at Raccourci spread across its parish?
About 4,900 acres.
Which launch should I use at Old River at Raccourci?
Use Big Daddy's launch on Old River at Raccourci, one of 3 launches.
Which species can I catch at Old River at Raccourci?
LDWF points to largemouth bass, white crappie, bluegill, redear sunfish, warmouth, channel catfish and hybrid striped bass.
What creel does LDWF allow on Old River at Raccourci?
Black bass (largemouth and spotted): 10 daily; Open year-round.
Do I need a Louisiana license to fish Old River at Raccourci?
Louisiana anglers 18 and older carry a Basic Fishing License: $17 a year for residents and $68 for nonresidents.
How deep does Old River at Raccourci run on average?
About 40 feet on average, per LDWF; no maximum is printed.
Is there a bait stand on the way to Old River at Raccourci?
Bait Shop, about 16 miles away, is the first bait counter on our Louisiana list.
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