Lake Maurepas
A shallow, round tidal lake about halfway between Baton Rouge and New Orleans, joined to Lake Pontchartrain by Pass Manchac. Ringed by cypress-tupelo swamp, it is known for catfish plus bass and bream along stump beds and fallen trees.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Blue Catfish
Catfish are abundant. Fish cut bait on the bottom in the open lake and near river mouths.
Largemouth Bass
Stump beds and fallen tree tops along the swamp shoreline, and up the feeder rivers and canals.
Bluegill
Bream hold on the same shoreline stumps and tree tops. Crickets and worms.
Crappie
Present but lightly fished. Try woody cover in the rivers and canals in late winter and spring.
When they bite
Month-by-month activity for each target species.
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Catfish | ||||||||||||
| Largemouth Bass | ||||||||||||
| Bluegill | ||||||||||||
| Crappie |
Boat launches
1 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- More public accessPublicSee the LDWF website (Maurepas Swamp and Manchac WMAs) or local parish sites for ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Lake Maurepas are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Lake Maurepas ↗Local tips
- The lake averages only about 10 ft deep; wind builds a steep chop quickly across the open water.
- Water is slightly brackish near Pass Manchac on the east side and fresher toward the river mouths on the west.
- Inside the Manchac WMA, gas motors are prohibited September through January; check WMA rules before running canals.
Angler reports
Water temp, what's biting, and anything else other anglers should know about Lake Maurepas.