Richland County · swamp
Big Brake
Big Brake is a swamp in Richland 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
98°
76°
9 mph
7%
Sat
Overcast
98°
79°
17 mph
19%
Sun
Overcast
93°
71°
9 mph
3%
↘ 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
- Steep Bayou2.1 mi
- Persimmon Pond3.7 mi
- Clear Lake4.5 mi
- Williamson Pond4.1 mi
- Kelley Bayou4.8 mi
- Mose Bayou5.3 mi
- Ash Slough5.4 mi
- Petticoat Bayou7.1 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.
Big Brake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Big Brake?+
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 Big Brake?+
Big Brake is a swamp in Richland County, Louisiana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.