At the same time itâs protected from the weather and easy to run. Thereâs only a little bit of water over 15 feet deep and the giants will pretty much bite all the traditional bass lures you already own. But donât 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. Itâs small, around 5,000 acres, but itâs 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. Iâve fished the Atchafalaya Basin all my life. Just because there was water under you on Monday somewhere doesnât mean itâll 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. Youâll 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 youâll see things youâve 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 wonât be giants but there will be lots of them. Itâs 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 arenât all that big. Itâs more like a jungle in South America than a place in the United States. This massive swamp is one of the most unique places Iâve ever been.
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