St. James County · canal · order 4 river · ~60 cfs typical
Saint James Canal
Saint James Canal is a canal in St. James 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
94°
78°
13 mph
12%
Sat
Overcast
93°
76°
13 mph
15%
Sun
Storms
92°
75°
16 mph
62%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
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 Traverse3.9 mi
- Cutgrass Coulee5.3 mi
- Bayou Verret5.5 mi
- Bayou Napoleon5.8 mi
- Bayou Pirogue6.3 mi
- Cedar Grove Plantation Pond8.2 mi
- Bayou Onion8.4 mi
- Bayou Citamon8.1 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.
Saint James Canal fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Saint James Canal?+
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 Saint James Canal?+
Saint James Canal is a canal in St. James County, Louisiana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.