Rapides County · lake · 102 acres
Bayou Maria Basin
Bayou Maria Basin is a lake in Rapides County, Louisiana. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Louisiana's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
92°
76°
9 mph
3%
Sat
Overcast
92°
76°
12 mph
14%
Sun
Overcast
96°
70°
7 mph
9%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Bayou Maria1.1 mi
- Brushy Fork1.6 mi
- Beaver Lake2.1 mi
- Williams Lake2.8 mi
- Buttonwood Lake3.8 mi
- Bayou Rapides3.5 mi
- Pierson Lake3.5 mi
- Lake Buhlow3.6 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official LA regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Bayou Maria Basin fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Bayou Maria Basin?+
Yes — Louisiana requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Bayou Maria Basin?+
Bayou Maria Basin is a lake in Rapides County, Louisiana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.