lake in Louisiana, USA
Draped in Spanish moss and bald cypress, Caddo Lake is one of the South's most atmospheric fisheries, with quality largemouth bass under a protective slot, excellent crappie and white bass, and strong catfish action in its maze of sloughs and boat roads. Located in a cypress-studded natural lake straddling the Texas-Louisiana line near Shreveport.
Caddo Lake is a lake in Louisiana, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region. This guide brings together the fish species you can target, the regulations that apply, and the campsites nearby so you can plan a complete fishing trip.
Anglers fishing Caddo Lake can target species including Bigmouth Buffalo, Black Crappie, Blue Catfish, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Freshwater Drum, Largemouth Bass, Redear Sunfish, Spotted Bass, White Bass, White Crappie, and Yellow Bass. Explore the linked species guides below to learn their habits, average sizes, and the tackle that works best on Caddo Lake.
Make sure you're fishing legally at Caddo Lake. A fishing license is required across most of USA, and daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change from year to year. When FishFinder has matching records, use the regulations link below to review the rules hub before you cast a line.
Explore the species guides for fish recorded at Caddo Lake:
Check FishFinder's regulation records for rules that apply at Caddo Lake:
Anglers at Caddo Lake can target species including Bigmouth Buffalo, Black Crappie, Blue Catfish, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Freshwater Drum, Largemouth Bass, Redear Sunfish, Spotted Bass, White Bass, White Crappie, and Yellow Bass. Explore each species on this page to learn its habits, average size, and the tackle that works best.
Yes — a fishing license is required across most of USA. Daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change year to year, so review the regulations on file for Caddo Lake before you cast a line.
Caddo Lake is a lake in Louisiana, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region.