White Bass in Louisiana
Louisiana white bass: what may be kept and where to look.
- 50 a daylimit
- 6.81 lbrecord
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Louisiana white bass: limit, record, water
Louisiana rules for white bass sit in the freshwater table, on the line headed “White bass”. That row allows 50 daily, with the season given as open year-round.
The heaviest rod and reel entry is 6.81 lb, Amite River, 2010, angler Corey Crochet. This site ties it to 6 waters, starting with Toledo Bend Reservoir, Caddo Lake and Red River Pool 5. Watch Caddo Lake, Sabine River and Toledo Bend Reservoir; 1 water set their own numbers.
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| Pamphlet row | Waters | Daily limit and size | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| White bass | All state waters EXCEPT Caddo Lake, Sabine River and Toledo Bend Reservoir | 50 daily | Open year-round |
Possession: Twice the daily creel limit (pamphlet p.16: possession limit is twice the daily bag limit unless otherwise stated)
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.
Louisiana waters with their own white bass rule
| Water | Where | Rule as printed |
|---|---|---|
| Caddo Lake, Sabine River and Toledo Bend Reservoir | Whole water | None; 25 daily |
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.
The heaviest white bass on the Louisiana list
| Division | Method | Weight | Angler | Water | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| freshwater | Rod & Reel | 6.81 lb | Corey Crochet | Amite River | August. 2010 |
| freshwater | Fly Fishing | 3.98 lb | Charles Miller | Pearl River | Dec. 2018 |
More white bass in the top ten
- 5.00 lb, Greg MeyersCaernarvon Canal, July 2024
- 4.13 lb, January. L. Dubuc, Feb. 1986
- 4.0 lb, Bonnie KauffmanBayou Dorchet, March 2010
- 3.88 lb, Sam Parrish, Feb 1969
Louisiana Outdoor Writers Association (LOWA), LOWA "Louisiana State Fish Records Official Copy", records current through the record awarded September 25, 2026 (PDF created 2026-09-25); read October 28, 2026.
Louisiana pages that list white bass
Louisiana lakes for white bass
- Toledo Bend Reservoir181,600 acres
- Caddo Lake26,800 acres
- Red River Pool 510,800 acres
Bayous and rivers for white bass
- Pearl River CanalSt. Tammany Parish
- Amite RiverLivingston Parish
- Sabine RiverBeauregard Parish
LDWF popular-species text on management-plan lakes, LOWA record waters, LDWF stocking releases and Get Out & Fish! sites; biggest waters first.
Louisiana neighbours of white bass on the list
- Largemouth Bassfreshwater
- Spotted Bassfreshwater
- Striped Bassfreshwater
- Hybrid Striped Bassfreshwater
- Yellow Bassfreshwater
- Black Sea Basssaltwater
A photo walk along water near White Bass
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Louisiana white bass: the questions anglers ask
How many white bass may I keep in Louisiana?
LDWF prints 50 daily, season open year-round.
How big is the Louisiana record white bass?
6.81 lb, Amite River, 2010, by Corey Crochet (rod and reel).
Which Louisiana pages point to white bass?
Start with Toledo Bend Reservoir, Caddo Lake and Red River Pool 5 among 6 pages.
Are white bass part of the LDWF hatchery work?
No LDWF stocking row names it.
Which waters change the white bass rule?
Caddo Lake, Sabine River and Toledo Bend Reservoir are on the exception list (1 water).
Does Louisiana close the white bass season?
Season as printed: Open year-round.
Which LDWF license lets me fish for white bass?
Louisiana anglers 18 and older carry a Basic Fishing License: $17 a year for residents and $68 for nonresidents.
Who checks a new Louisiana white bass record?
The Louisiana Outdoor Writers Association keeps the list; an LDWF biologist confirms the species.
Find white bass a short drive away
The pages above list launches and limits.