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But don’t expect to catch bass off and on all day when you visit. In fact, the majority of the biggest bass caught recently in the state have come from its waters. It’s small, around 5,000 acres, but it’s the best place in Louisiana to catch a 10 pounder, or better. Caney LakeĬaney Lake is the destination for big bass hunters. Every angler on earth should do it at least once. I’ve fished the Atchafalaya Basin all my life. Just because there was water under you on Monday somewhere doesn’t mean it’ll be there on Wednesday. And keep in mind that the water levels change constantly. After that, pay careful attention to where you are and how to get back. Make sure you have a good one and mark your departure point accurately. The only maps I know about are aerial photos. You’ll want to show your buddies.Īs extraordinary as it is this is a body of water that should be taken seriously. Bring your camera because you’ll see things you’ve never seen before. If you fish the Atchafalaya Basin, you can expect to see alligators and snakes bigger than anywhere else as well as every conceivable kind of animal and bird. Again, they won’t be giants but there will be lots of them. It’s not unusual to catch a dozen from one flooded point or small hump.

Flipping plastics with heavy weights is the usual approach. A 2 pounder is about what you can expect except in the spring when a few 20 pound sacks are brought to the scales. The bass are numerous but they aren’t all that big. It’s more like a jungle in South America than a place in the United States. This massive swamp is one of the most unique places I’ve ever been.