Lake D'Arbonne
Lake D'Arbonne is a stump-filled lake next to Farmerville in north Louisiana, with a state park on its shore. It is best known for crappie, along with bass, catfish and bream.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Crappie
In winter, fish hair jigs 1 to 2 feet above stumps on channel edges.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Channel Catfish
Cut bait and nightcrawlers on flats and creek mouths in the evening.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Boat launches
6 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Lake D'Arbonne State Park LandingFeeLaunch inside Lake D'Arbonne State Park, Farmerville; launch feeDirections ↗
- Highway 2 East LandingFeePublic landing at the Hwy 2 crossing; lake launch fee appliesDirections ↗
- Highway 33 North LandingFeePublic landing at the Hwy 33 crossing; lake launch fee appliesDirections ↗
- Terral Island LandingFeePublic landing on the lake; lake launch fee appliesDirections ↗
- Gills Ferry Boat LaunchFeePublic launch on the lake; lake launch fee appliesDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee Louisiana Wildlife & Fisheries or the lake manager's website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Special rules for this lake, confirmed from official state regulations. Minimum size and daily limit.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Crappie No more than 7 may exceed 12 in; 50 on water, 100 off water | See Louisiana rules book ↗ | 50 / day |
Other species in this lake: look up the limits at Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- Cooter's Live Bait & TackleNearby701 Sterlington Hwy, Farmerville, LA(318) 368-9669Directions ↗
- S&R Custom Crappie BaitsNearby164 Blair Rd, Farmerville, LADirections ↗
Local tips
- The Highway 15 and Highway 2 bridges hold crappie through the winter.
- You may keep 50 crappie a day, but only 7 over 12 inches.
- Thousands of stumps sit just under the surface, so stay in marked boat runs, especially during drawdowns.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.