Fishing near Kenner, Louisiana
Jefferson Parish, population 66,448.
- 9 milesto nearest paged water
- 7launches nearby
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Fishing out of Kenner
With 66,448 people in 2020, Kenner is a city in Jefferson Parish. Bonnet Carre Spillway sits roughly 9 miles west, nearer than any other lake or bay page. Of the nearby lakes, Lake Salvador is biggest at 15,000 acres as LDWF publishes it. Boats go in at Williams Boulevard Boat Ramp on Lake Pontchartrain, about 2 miles away.
About 14 miles away, Lake Pontchartrain opens the coastal options. Shore anglers head about 2 miles to Kenner City Park. Families can reach Sidney D. Torres Memorial Park, a stocked community pond, in about 17 miles.
Census 2020 population and Gazetteer point for Kenner; miles are straight lines.
Oxbows and reservoirs a short haul from Kenner
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | Depth | Fish LDWF names |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonnet Carre Spillway | 9 miles west | 7,623 | 2 | largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish | |
| New Orleans City Park | 10 miles east | 114 | 0 | 3 ft average | largemouth bass, bluegill |
| Lake Cataouatche | 12 miles south | 8,000 | 0 | 5 ft average | largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish |
| Brechtel Pond | 16 miles southeast | 4 | 0 | 4 ft average | largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish |
| Joe W. Brown Park | 17 miles east | 4 | 0 | 2 ft average | largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish |
| Lake Salvador | 20 miles south | 15,000 | 0 | 7 ft average | largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish |
LDWF Inland Waterbodies with Management Plans (published size, average depth, popular species); retrieved October 2026.
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| Water | Kind | Distance | Launches | Piers and bank | Reefs within 25 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Pontchartrain | lake and estuary | 14 miles northeast | 6 | 3 | 13 |
| Pass Manchac | pass | 20 miles north | 9 | 0 | 10 |
| Lake Maurepas | lake and estuary | 22 miles northwest | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Chef Menteur Pass | pass | 29 miles east | 6 | 0 | 10 |
Residents pay $17 and visitors $68 for the Basic Fishing License that every angler 18 or older needs. South of the LDWF saltwater line the Saltwater License is also needed ($15 resident, $60 nonresident).
USGS GNIS coastal names, LDWF coastal launches and saltwater piers, LDWF Artificial Reef Program; retrieved October 2026.
River and bayou pages near Kenner
- Bayou La Branche7 miles, Natural and Scenic River segment, 4 mi of main channel in Louisiana
- Bayou Trepagnier8 miles, Natural and Scenic River segment, 3 mi of main channel in Louisiana
- Bayou Segnette10 miles, LDWF management plan water, 1 LDWF-listed launch, 1 bank or pier site, 6 mi of main channel in Louisiana
Current stage around Kenner
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Davis Pond Freshwater Diversion Near Boutte, La | 646 cfs, 9.99 ft gage height | Oct 31 5:15 pm |
| Inner Harbor Navigation Canal Nr Seabrook Bridge | 1.92 ft gage height | Oct 31 6:15 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Oct 31, 2026 6:33 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
USGS NHD flowlines, Louisiana Natural and Scenic Rivers list, LDWF launches and USGS gauges; retrieved October 2026.
Launch pins scattered around Kenner
- Williams Boulevard Boat Ramp on Lake PontchartrainLake Pontchartrain, 2 miles
- Pier 90 launch on Lake CataouatcheLake Cataouatche, 7 miles
- Bonnabel Boat Launch on Lake PontchartrainLake Pontchartrain, 7 miles
- Lower Guide Levee Road launch on Bonnet Carre SpillwayBonnet Carre Spillway, 8 miles
- West End Launch on Lake PontchartrainLake Pontchartrain, 8 miles
- Bayou Segnette State ParkBayou Segnette, 10 miles
- Bonnet Carre launch on Bonnet Carre SpillwayBonnet Carre Spillway, 11 miles
LDWF bank and pier spots by Kenner
- Kenner City Parkbank fishing, 2 miles
- Kenner Lake Front Fishing Pier on Lake Pontchartrainfishing pier, salt or brackish, 2 miles
- Lafreniere Parkbank fishing, 3 miles
- Bonnabel Pier on Lake Pontchartrainfishing pier, salt or brackish, 7 miles
- Bayou Segnette State Parkfishing pier, 9 miles
- Lakefront Sea Wall on Lake Pontchartrainbank fishing, salt or brackish, 12 miles
LDWF boat launch inventory, coastal launches and Banks and Piers layer; retrieved October 2026.
Stocked water a drive from Kenner
| Water | Program | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sidney D. Torres Memorial Park | Get Out and Fish community pond | 17 miles |
| Zemurray Park | Get Out and Fish community pond | 36 miles |
LDWF releases rainbow trout here in winter and catfish in other seasons.
LDWF hatchery stocking releases (spring 2024 and 2025 per-water tables, single stockings to 2026); LDWF publishes no per-row dates; sites from the LDWF Banks and Piers layer.
Bait and guides around Kenner
Tackle stores a few miles from Kenner
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Metairiesporting goods store, Metairie, 2 miles
- Dick's Sporting Goods Metairiesporting goods store, Metairie, 6 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Harahansporting goods store, Harahan, 6 miles
- Kingfish Developmentbait and tackle shop, New Orleans, 12 miles
- Professional Sport Shop Incbait and tackle shop, New Orleans, 12 miles
- Gulf Outlet Boat Launch Baitbait and tackle shop, Marrero, 12 miles
- Seabrook Marine LLCbait and tackle shop, New Orleans, 13 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Gretnasporting goods store, Gretna, 14 miles
Paid trips leaving Kenner
- Fishaholics Fishing Chartercharter, Kenner, (504) 281-8287
Yellow Pages and chain store listings (miles only for shops with an exact point), guide and charter listings; retrieved October 2026.
Organized fishing close to Kenner
| Date | Event | Water | Organizer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 8, 2026 | ABC Fishing Rodeo – Grand Isle Marina | Gulf of America / Barataria Bay (Grand Isle) | ABC Fishing Rodeo |
| Sept. 4, 2026 | Original Grand Isle Redfish Rodeo | Gulf of America / Barataria Bay (Grand Isle) | Original Grand Isle Redfish Rodeo |
| Aug. 29, 2026 | Ride the Bull Kayak Fishing Rodeo | Gulf of America / Barataria Bay (Grand Isle) | Ride the Bull Kayak Fishing Rodeo |
| Aug. 28, 2026 | Hargrove Fishing Rodeo, Grand Isle Marina | Gulf of America / Barataria Bay (Grand Isle) | Hargrove Fishing Rodeo |
| Aug. 27, 2026 | Hurricane Hole Louisiana Open | Gulf of America / Barataria Bay (Grand Isle) | Hurricane Hole Louisiana Open |
| Aug. 7, 2026 | Nicholls Cheer Fishing Rodeo, Wake Side Marina | Gulf of America / Barataria Bay (Grand Isle) | Nicholls Cheer Fishing Rodeo |
| Aug. 1, 2026 | CCA Legislators Rodeo, Hurricane Hole | Gulf of America / Barataria Bay (Grand Isle) | CCA Louisiana |
| July 24, 2026 | Dufrene Building Materials Annual Fishing Rodeo | Gulf of America / Barataria Bay (Grand Isle) | Dufrene Building Materials Annual Fishing Rodeo |
| July 23, 2026 | Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo | Gulf of America / Barataria Bay (Grand Isle) | Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo |
| July 23, 2026 | International Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo (2026) | Gulf of America and inshore waters | International Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo |
Organizer schedule and results pages for events in Jefferson Parish or within 20 miles, checked October 2026.
LOWA record water around Kenner
| Species | Weight (lb) | Water | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bass, Hybrid Striped | 16.25 | Lake Pontchartrain | Feb 2000 |
| Flier | .35 | Lake Boeuf | August 2020 |
| Catfish, Bullhead-Black | 0.09 | Tchefuncte River | June 2024 |
| Bass, White | 6.81 | Amite River | August. 2010 |
| Bass, Spotted | 4.88 | Tickfaw River | August 1976 |
Louisiana Outdoor Writers Association (LOWA) state fish records list; waters within 40 miles.
Keeping fish near Kenner legally
LDWF prices the Basic Fishing License at $17 for residents and $68 for visitors 18 and older. Salt and brackish water need one more item, the Saltwater License at $15 resident or $60 nonresident.
| Species | Limit | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Cobia (ling or lemonfish) | 1 daily per person; no more than 2 per vessel; 36" min fork length | Open year-round in state waters |
| Black drum | 5 daily per person – bag and possession; no more than one over 27" max total length; 16" min total length; 27" max total length | Open year-round in state waters |
| Red drum (redfish) | 4 daily per person – bag; none over 27" max total length; 18" min total length; 27" max total length | Open year-round in state waters |
| Southern flounder | 10 daily per person | Open year-round except no possession allowed from Oct. 15 – Nov. 30 |
| Spanish mackerel | 15 daily per person; 12" min fork length | Open year-round in state waters |
| Striped mullet | 100 lbs. daily | Open year-round in state waters |
| Spotted seatrout (speckled trout) | 15 daily per person with no more than 2 over 20" max total length; 13" min total length; 20" max total length | Open year-round in state waters |
| Sheepshead | No daily limit | Open year-round in state waters |
| Tripletail | 5 daily per person; 18" min total length | Open year-round in state waters |
| 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 |
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 saltwater finfish page October 28, 2026. Lake, bayou and coastal pages print any water-body exception.
Close by Kenner
Other towns near Kenner
- River Ridge4 miles
- St. Rose5 miles
- Metairie5 miles
- Waggaman5 miles
- Elmwood6 miles
Which parish holds Kenner
- Jefferson Parishseat: Gretna
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Setting up in Kenner to fish nearby water
Which managed reservoir sits closest to Kenner?
Bonnet Carre Spillway, 9 miles west.
Where does a Kenner boater back the trailer in?
Try Williams Boulevard Boat Ramp on Lake Pontchartrain, 2 miles.
Which fishing pier is handy to Kenner?
Kenner City Park, roughly 2 miles out.
Which listed bait stand is nearest Kenner?
Academy Sports + Outdoors Metairie, 2 miles away.
Which parish page covers Kenner and its water?
Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
Do Kenner visitors need a fishing license?
Expect $68 for the nonresident Basic Fishing License. Coastal trips add the Saltwater License.
Which nearby lake gives Kenner anglers the most acres?
Lake Salvador, 15,000 acres, 20 miles away.
What communities neighbour Kenner?
The nearest are River Ridge (4 miles), St. Rose (5 miles) and Metairie (5 miles).
Which bay or sound is closest to Kenner?
Lake Pontchartrain, lake and estuary, about 14 miles away.
What weigh-ins happen around Kenner?
Organizer pages list 24 events here, all already fished.
What LOWA record catches came from around Kenner?
Bass, Hybrid Striped, 16.25 lb, from Lake Pontchartrain.
Book a few nights in Kenner and fish
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