Yellow Bass in Louisiana
LDWF limits, the LOWA record and Louisiana water for yellow bass.
- 50 a daylimit
- 2.67 lbrecord
Angler pickPiscifun Viper X spinning reel50% OFFSale $39.99 Photo of the species, not a Louisiana water: Dominic, CC BY 4.0
.jpg){kind=link}
Louisiana yellow bass at a glance
LDWF lists yellow bass in its 2026 freshwater limits as “Yellow bass”. It reads 50 daily; season: open year-round.
The LOWA rank-one rod and reel fish weighed 2.67 lb, from Lake D’Arbonne in 2014, caught by Eddie Halbrook. Among the 2 waters linked to it are D’Arbonne Lake and Caney Creek Reservoir. Its rule shifts on 1 water, among them Caddo Lake, Sabine River and Toledo Bend Reservoir.
Bag and length for Louisiana yellow bass
| Pamphlet row | Waters | Daily limit and size | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow 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.
Where LDWF changes the yellow bass limit
| Water | Where | Rule as printed |
|---|---|---|
| Caddo Lake, Sabine River and Toledo Bend Reservoir | Whole water | None; No limit |
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.
yellow bass in the LOWA record book
| Division | Method | Weight | Angler | Water | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| freshwater | Rod & Reel | 2.67 lb | Eddie Halbrook | Lake D’Arbonne | January 2014 |
Other heavy yellow bass from the list
- 2.56 lb, Dean HigginbothamToledo Bend, January 2011
- 1.27 lb, Ryan DanielCaney Lake, Feb 2008
- 0.96 lb, Darrell WomackCaney Lake, Feb 2008
- 0.81 lb, Tim DusenberyOrange Grove, October 2017
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.
Sportsman's Paradise water for yellow bass
Still water with yellow bass
- D'Arbonne Lake15,000 acres
- Caney Creek Reservoir5,000 acres
LDWF popular-species text on management-plan lakes, LOWA record waters, LDWF stocking releases and Get Out & Fish! sites; biggest waters first.
Fish sharing a pamphlet line with yellow bass
- Largemouth Bassfreshwater
- Spotted Bassfreshwater
- Striped Bassfreshwater
- Hybrid Striped Bassfreshwater
- White Bassfreshwater
- Black Sea Basssaltwater
Pictures of fishing water by Yellow Bass
Photo: madame.furie, CC BY-SA 2.0
Photo: pedrik, CC BY 2.0
Photo: Susan Popielaski, CC BY-SA 3.0
Photo: Infrogmation of New Orleans, CC BY 2.0
Where Louisiana yellow bass bite, in short answers
Which LDWF rule sets the yellow bass bag?
It is 50 daily, with the season open year-round.
What does the Louisiana yellow bass record weigh?
Eddie Halbrook landed it on Lake D’Arbonne in 2014: 2.67 lb (rod and reel).
Which Louisiana waters hold yellow bass?
2 water pages list it, led by D'Arbonne Lake and Caney Creek Reservoir.
Do LDWF stocking tables mention yellow bass?
The LDWF release tables read here leave it out.
Does any water have a yellow bass exception?
It differs on 1 water, for example Caddo Lake, Sabine River and Toledo Bend Reservoir.
What dates apply to Louisiana yellow bass?
The pamphlet season is Open year-round.
What does a Louisiana license for yellow bass cost?
Louisiana anglers 18 and older carry a Basic Fishing License: $17 a year for residents and $68 for nonresidents.
How do I claim a Louisiana yellow bass record?
LOWA keeps Louisiana fish records, and LDWF biologists verify the species.