Top 10 Best Fishing Lakes in Louisiana You Must Visit

[KNGT-FM] One of the favorite things people in Louisiana love to do is get out on the water and wet a line. Not only is it relaxing, but it is also a great way to get outside and get some fresh air, and enjoy some time with family or your fishing buddies.

In Louisiana, there are tons of bayous, rivers, reserves, and lakes where you can catch some trophy fish, and let's be real, that is what all Louisiana anglers are looking to find. They want to catch the one fish of a lifetime that they can mount on the wall and have bragging rights over their fishing buddies.

Every fisherman has their favorite spots to fish in, but sometimes anglers are looking for tips on where people are catching or, better yet, new spots to try. Some anglers love to fish both salt and fresh water, while others are loyal to one or the other.

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We have found a site that has ranked the top 30 fishing lakes in Louisiana, where you can catch some monster bass or some huge reds. So it depends if you are looking for a freshwater fishing spot or salt saltwater one, this list has you covered across the entire state of Louisiana.

We have broken it down to the top ten fishing lakes you will want to visit according to Fishmasters.com

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Top 10 Fishing Lakes In Louisiana 

10. Lake Bruin is located in Northeast Louisiana

9.  Black Bayou Lake is located near Monroe, Louisiana

8. Calcasieu Lake (Most commonly called Big Lake)  is located South of the Lake Charles, Louisiana area.

7. Lake Claiborne is located in the Northern part of Louisiana

6. Lake Verret is located in South-Central Louisiana, just west of Pierre Part, Louisiana.

5.  Lake Pontchartrain in New Orleans, Louisiana

4. Caddo Lake on the border of Louisiana and Texas, just Northwest of Shreveport, Louisiana

3. Lake D’Arbonne is located near Farmerville, Louisiana, in Northern Louisiana.

2. Caney Lake is located in Jackson Parish, and the lake sits just North of Minden, Louisiana

1. Toledo Bend is located on the Louisiana-Texas border and spans from just West of Leesville, Louisiana, and up to just west of Mansfield, Louisiana. It is one of the largest man-made lakes in the country.

So there you go, let's go wet a line, rip some lips, and catch a trophy.