And its no wonder Fontana, and his partner Brad Buoy, and Porto, fishing alone because partner Kevin Medine couldnt make it, finished first and second with five-bass catches averaging more than three pounds per bass. Atchafalaya River Krotz Springs to Morgan City. Spirits are high, and we're all very hopeful for the next 5 days. Where can a man go to get on Big cats? If you're coming on a future trip, please remember to bring the lost art of anchovy fishing skills. On the way to Grassy Lake, Buxton makes a point to target areas within Magazille Bayou. I knew he was fishing the lake, and I was curious because I hadnt seen the shad spawning in (Belle River). Campgrounds: NO The Lake Verret Navigation App provides advanced features of a Marine Chartplotter including adjusting water level offset and custom depth shading. Attakapas Landing also provides public access to the Elm Hall Wildlife Management Area. Let's face it, there's a lot we can learn and share from one another like what bait or lure is generating the best results. I know the person that is being accused of breaking in line to launch his boat. this is interesting I'm glad I've been drop here, such a very good blog you have I hope u post more! I like to put in at the Bayou Corne landing and fish dead end canals around grand bayou. Throwing those smaller, shad-colored baits in the early morning is going to mean youre going to catch other fish. maybe it is still a little early. The angler explained that sight-fishing bedding bass is a rarity in these waters because of the stained clarity. NOAA RNC is a trademark of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Is it now public and open? Report provided by Randy Britton, Lake Alan Henry Crappie Guide. Field staff update the fishing reports each week through the fishing season, reporting on fishing success, lake levels, water temperatures, and other important information. Use the options below ( Lake-Link Pro only) to change the forecast date (up to 10 days in advance), to focus to a specific fish species or fine tune the chart to more known lake details. There was even a bag weighing a little over 25 pounds reportedly taken in the Crackerhead.. There are some big stumps and cypress trees, and you want to work the bases of the trees and the cypress knees thoroughly, Buxton explained. Fishing patterns should be similar after the recent weather. That was the plan, drop and just cruise the bank, Launch the yaks down bayou lourse road at the bridge and head north. . This two story lake house is not just on the water. Any help is appreciated. SEE MORE sunset today 4:02PM sunrise tomorrow 4:32AM size in acres 14,591 moon phase First Quarter Sun times displayed in Central Standard Time. Elm Hall, Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries He catches most of his better fish on Texas-rigged crawfish and jigs with crawfish trailers. Evan Geiger. This Basin, separated from the massive Atchafalaya Basin by a many miles long levee, is pretty big, too. Can feel. What you should be doing right now with a kayak instead of fishing Verret is drive on the levee around Doiron's and Adams and fish some of the high water areas with those kayaks! I went out earlier in the week on Tuesday and caught one or two perch. Verret Basin experts share their tips on summer bass fishing. With the water so muddy, it meant throwing chartreuse and black and I guess it was on the second cast that the big fish, that 4.5 pounder, hit the DB3, Fontana said. In the morning until after lunch it was mostly bluefin in the 30-45 pound range with the occasional 60-80 pounder. The water was nice until about 10 oclock then got dirty from so much boat traffic. Went out in the kayaks and caught a few bluegills! Almost as if them bbs were just learning how to eat, and were eating everything. |. I am from Central Louisiana and know Saline/Larto like the back of my hand and can usually go just about anytime and catch fishthe basinnope., I just moved to the area from Maryland. When the wind switched to the north. It's a much better fish to start off on than those 60-80 pounders. Located in the northeast section of the lake, off State Route 402, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and limited, gravel parking. I have to go back to my mission bay days to remember that but I didn't forget how to do it. Few bass on plastics. !Got to. if all else fails, grab a bite to eat at Gros Place on 4-mile bayou. He also flips structure with Cajun Steamer jigs. Bluegill and catfish are holding on the edges of the lakes, and there are enough bluegill and some sac-a-lait in the canals to hold panfishing interests. Thanks for sharing this informative post. We're staying put right here for our last day fishing tomorrow. Toledo Bend Fishing Report Feb 22, 2023 GOOD. The Rockfish opens on March 1st. The weather is still good! I was thinking about going to Verret next week for cats and bream. Its a lot tougher fishing.. Willow tree canal located 5-600 yards north of A/L. There is a public boat launch amp on the northwest shore off Shell Beach Road, one at the northern tip off Highway 70, and another at Attakapas Landing on the southeast shore. WOO! February 17, 2023 paulina lake Fishing Report He and I hit the T-Funky this am,saw how filthy the water was this past Sunday and I figured what the heck,dem fish GOTTA eat,we just needed to, I looking for some fishing information on Kincaid Reservoir (Lake) just west of Alex. For a while I was catching <1lb bass on every cast, then . Details: FreshwaterDrum / Gaspergou with a Canadian Nightcrawler. Seems the hurricane maybe took more of a toll in the verret area than the amelia area. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to get the latest updates on LSU Football and Recruiting. After a dozen nights of juggin this crowded lake, I have concluded other than brehm, its a waste of space. 1 | Page PLEASE READ BEFORE COMPLETING APPLICATION If you are unsure about any part of the application, please call the CNCP at 337- 735-8674. We are very happy top welcome aboard this group of anglers. THEN THE WIND DID NOT HELP THINGS..HOPEFULLY THINGS GET BETTER. Once he finds bass, Buxton works the area slowly with a Cajun Tackle House - or 3/8-ounce black-blue Cajun Steamer jig with Tightlines UV-Craw trailers usually also in black-blue colors. 97.3K members Join group About Discussion More About Discussion About this group This is a group for all La. re: Fishing on Lake Verret Posted on 4/26/21 at 10:19 pm to jackieMoon55. For a while I thought it was just me who couldn't catch a fish. He works the same locator spinnerbaits and crankbaits here, eventually moving to jigs for better fish. Its a fact that the shad stay in the shallower water only until the sun gets over the trees and the sunlight hits the water, Fontana said. havent fished verret but pretty sure the spawn is over for the most part for bass and sacalait for the most part. Boat Rental: NO Go from Verret (s/w side)to GL and bayou starts off the south side of GL. Last time I used it was a rough ride in, driveways were horrible. Thanks. I know we find the shad spawning when the water temperature hits 84 degrees and higher, and thats when the bass get active, very active, he said. Sunfish and channel cats also keep anglers busy here. Fished it last weekend and the weekend before and nothing myself. Read Fishing Reports Weather for Lake Verret Current Temp: 70 Max Temp: 72 Min Temp: 70 Outside: overcast clouds Wind: Light breeze Wind Speed: 5.1 Wind Direction: South-southeast Humidity: 97 Pressure: 1012 Sunrise: 7:30 AM Sunset: 7:03 PM Fishing Hot Spots near Lake Verret Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Did catch some nice catfish in grassy lake and 2 undersize 13" bass. 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J6 Jigs Lake Verret Showdown - Lake Verret, LA - 16th Place South Louisiana Crappie Masters Trail - Henderson, LA - 1st Place South Louisiana Crappie Masters Trail - Atchafalaya Basin, LA - 5th Place Field staff It had a barroom next to it. The jury is still out on that. With that jig, Ill flip it around and within the structure, usually catching bigger fish.. He uses these crankbaits and spinnerbaits as locator baits only. Any of you baws have any experience fishing there? Seems in that area that the fish that did survive the hurricane all spawned early this year. The water was dirty in alot of places. Fishing for largemouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, white crappie, bluegill and redear sunfish at Lake Verret in Louisiana. He did not see the line because it was off to the side and not where it usually lines up. Sometimes the water is clear after a rain and other times the runoff from the bank and creeks stains the water. !Guess what he chose??? Fishing Reports and Forecasts. Looking at records for April, lots of 18- to 20-pound, five-fish limits were caught in the lake, with the best areas being the western and northern parts. Toggle navigation. Daily Lake Erie Fishing Reports (February 2023) Home United States Lake Erie February 2023 Fresh Lake Erie Fishing Reports Top Lake Erie destinations Lakeside Marblehead Tomorrow: 47 / 35 F Port Clinton Tomorrow: 47 / 35 F Oak Harbor Tomorrow: 47 / 35 F Lorain Tomorrow: 47 / 35 F Erie Tomorrow: 47 / 35 F Wyandotte Tomorrow: 47 / 35 F In colder weather, especially during the early part of February, he said bites tend to increase after the waters warm up a bit. not one darn bite. I live in jarreau, on the false river. I too have been fishing all over the state with the past few weeks false river, lake cat, and chicot. A big part of that is an anchovy rod and reel. BY JOE MACALUSO | jmacaluso@theadvocate.com. I am not exactly sure their movement patterns though or where I should go and look for them. Today's Fishing Forecast Fishing looks to be fairly active with peak fishing times around 10-11 AM. Restaurant: YES. Add Your Recent Fishing ReportLake Verret Businesses Located Nearby Bait & Tackle Superior Bait & Tackle 5760 Siegen Ln, #D - Baton Rouge, LA (225) 293-3474 Captain Allen's Bait & Tackle - Baton Rouge, LA (985) 868-2204 Luie's Bait & Tackle 1918 Main St - Baker, LA (225) 775-2536 Boat Rental Which is the best. Freshwater Fishing Reports - Louisiana Sportsman Reports, LA 1 2 3 Next Bayou Pigeon Boat ramp ladyfisherman August 26, 2013 at 5:38pm I was there the morning being referred to. Ill run across the lake to the Crackerhead, especially if theres a cold front coming through, Buxton said. basketball Game Involving Players, Fans and Cheerleaders, Ole Miss Fires Basketball Coach Kermit Davis, Newly Hired Alabama LB Coach Austin Armstrong Leaving For Florida DC Job, Report: Alabama Star Brandon Miller Delivered Gun Used In Fatal Shooting, Police Say, Report: Former NFL Head Coach Joining Alabama's Off-Field Staff, Georgia's Mike Bobo Taking Over Offensive Coordinator Duties, Mississippi State Softball Player Brylie St. Clair Is Growing Those Social Media Followers, Tom Brady's Ex-Wife Gisele Bundchen Looks Unrecognizable On New Vogue Cover, Tennis Star Genie Bouchard Celebrated Her Birthday At The Pool With Her Sister, Tigers Defeat Sam Houston, 16-4, To Claim Round Rock Classic Title. I remember driving from Houma to the Attakapas landing before the modern day improvements. Match case Limit results 1 per page. 2 yellowfin 5 dorado 51 yellowtail. Paved parking and public restrooms are available. Ill focus chiefly on these bends along Cheramie for good fish; I won a good tournament in there with a 17-pound bag. Once he. Thats true for Belle River and the lakes, and the guys who dont make it early in the morning, well, they missed the big bite. Call Sea Landing at (805) 963-3564 and make your reservation now. Reports during the last couple of weeks about the sac-a-lait run in Lake Verret and Grassy Lake was the "say," but when Tim Hebert and Andre Smith showed up at the Bayside launch Saturday. Nothing to write home about. I will again target outside structure first, such as trees and stumps, and work to the shallower bank areas. Winds are out of the N at 12mph, with wind gusts of 28mph. The Napoleonville resident knows what it takes to put quality fish in the boat, having lived in Bayou Corne and spent years learning the system that includes Lake Verret and Grassy Lake, along with bayous like Magazille. Shell Beach Road Boat Launch Ramp There was a problem saving your notification. Aug, 02, 2015 - Lake Verret. Also sign me up for tips and deals from the Omnia newsletter. was going saltwater today but didn't feel like getting up early to make the drive so me, my son and my dad tried it, maybe we'll hit em next time!! I wrote this in the beginning of the season and I'll write about it again. Please read below: I managed to get into cow island lake last weekend and the lake is so overgrown with, what looks like hydrilia, you cannot fish it . It was drifting with always at least one on the hook. Other populations in the lake include crappie, sunfish, and channel cats. Autopilot support can be enabled during Goto WayPoint and Route Assistance. Captain Ryan Bostian called in tonight with an update from the San Diego out of Seaforth Sportfishing in San Diego. Just a note, 172 feet is a full pool for Toledo Bend. I see there are two boat ramps, one is East and one is West. Lake Verret Fishing Reports Recently shared catches and fishing spots. Lake Verret Map: Add Report: Click here! Our final day of fishing was a nice day of mixed fish. About Fishing Reports for Lake Verret near Pierre Part A detailed fishing report for the Lake Verret will make the difference between a good fishing here and a bad one. Copyright 2001-2023 Lake-Link Inc. All rights reserved. Boat Launch Ramp: YES Breath taking views and beautiful sunsets await you. Lake Verret. Caught plenty of fish not too many. Crackerhead or "Crackhead" canals located in Lake Verret east side directly across from shell beach. There was lots of boat traffic. Berzas has been a freelancer featured in newspapers, magazines, television and DVDs since 1989. Details: Bluegill Sunfish with a Night crawlers did the trick! Chovy baby. He begins by targeting outlying structure farthest from the banks, working his way shallower by the end of the month. We also saw a spot of Bluefin Tuna. Both east and west boat ramps are good, cost 3.00 to launch. Rarely see the Bend that calm this time of year! Ended up with about 10 fish total two trips. 337 262-2080if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,600],'aa_fishing_com-large-mobile-banner-1','ezslot_9',132,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-aa_fishing_com-large-mobile-banner-1-0'); Fishing for giant crappie and lunker bass in southeast LA. Yeah it was a great day to be on the water. Plenty of fish being caught. Followers 56 Catches 4 We caught a few early on brush piles with shiners this past weekend. Chris Berzas has fished and hunted in the Bayou State ever since he could hold a rod and shoot a shotgun. alot of the bass fisherman were headed out as we were headed in i asked them if they had any luck they to did not have any luck just one or two fish here and there. Bobfish Tales. He said he has taken bass in depths as shallow as 3 feet when bass are on those points. Is the corps. Post Fishing Report Report Water Temp Lake Info Fishing Forecast Fishing Reports More Discuss ions Went to the bayou grosbec area a couple of weeks ago.Got three bites all day long fishing hard. You can work into these fingers unless the north winds move waters out.. Shallow places get stained water; deeper water stays cleaner. Back to top Reply Replies (1) 0 0 nerd guy Please call our land agents to discuss how they can help you buy or sell land. We're hoping we can get more of the 60-80 pounders tomorrow but we will be stoked with the 30-45's as well. information from bait shops, marinas and fishing guides. When I pick up that jig, Ill usually go back through the area I located fish with spinnerbaits and crankbaits, Buxton said. The bream fishing is usually good this time of year, but it probably slacking off due to the water. Last week we went south into the Palourde/grassy lake.Saw alot of boats no body catching- We managed only a few cats a couple of small bream and 2-undersized bass.Again we found some nice water where there should have been fish. Have more questions about the Nautical Chart App? Good morning Everyone, Sorry for the delayed report, the weather was so rough that I had trouble keeping the keyboard at my fingertips! Team Supreme. Thursday morning. located in the southeast section of the lake, off State Route 401, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking. Fish until you can't fish anymore among the many cypress trees that line the pier. #4.25.5. Get our latest hunting and fishing info right in your inbox, GoFish Cam First Take Underwater Fishing Camera, Redneck 101- How to Fillet Gar w Tin Snips and a Fillet Knife, https://www.portsmouthpainterdecorator.co.uk/, Mardi Gras Mombo-Jr and Paw Paw Hit T-Funky 2 21 23, Annual Ozarks Trip-Fine Rainbows-Kudos Donald Cranor 9 23 21, Fish Kill - Alligator Bayou, Spanish Lake Baton Rouge, Catfish 101- Why We Bring a T-Ball Bat Fishing, Catfish 101- Cajun Style Garlic Marinated Bacon Wrapped Grilled Catfish Steaks Recipe, Garlic Marinated Grilled Striped Bass Recipe. Bait & Tackle: YES Bass, sac-a-lait, catfish and bluegill are there for the taking and, to the point, no one of Lake Verret, Grassy Lake or Lake Palourde is. Caught about 1 o clock, 90 degree water more temperature, no wind, 10 foot of water. has any one else been there lately and done any good? RV Hookups: YES I had logged that fish in at two-and-a-half pounds and we were culling that for a fish two pounds heavier. The north and west ends can deliver excellent fishing in February and March, he said. the water was dirty everywhere we tried from ikes canal across to the shell beach side then went back to pierre part under the bridge and tried the zig zag canal as i call it and had no luck at all. went to lake verret today to try for some bream and launched at pierre part. Don't get me wrong, you know I love catching those beauts but they make a much better cherry than ice cream if you know what I mean. you're not the only one with no fish from lake verrett or grassy lake, been a hard spot to fish since katrina came through. Ill slow-roll spinnerbaits and cast flat-sided square-bill crankbaits to find fish, Buxton said. When that happens, it means you look for the white birds, the egrets and where you find the birds, youre going to find the shad and youre going to find bass. Crappie are hitting good at the Crappie House. Is there water in the woods? Lake Verret Louisiana Lake house for Rent. The catch came from the Belle River and included the tournament's heaviest bass, a 4.50-pound largemouth. Thats when I knew we had a chance to have a good stringer.. just too nice of a day not to be on the water, so no complaints here. The action is fast and furious. I guess when the sun gets up, you can move to the outer (cypress) trees in the lake. The angler uses 7-foot heavy flipping sticks with 20- or 25-pound Seaguar fluorocarbon spooled on Shimano Curados. This two story lake home features a unique location. Use this interactive map to find out where to catch your favorite fish species, see the latest fishing forecasts, view stocking info, check on regulations by waterbody, post your own fishing report and more. We are exited to have these guys aboard as well as some new faces. Toggle navigation Lake Verret - Pierre Part LA Real Estate 2 Agent listings 0 Other listings Sort: Homes for You 656 Paige Ln, Pierre Part, LA 70339 RE/MAX SELECT $292,000 3 bds 3 ba 1,607 sqft - House for sale 4 days on Zillow LOT 6 Eagle Dr LOT 6, Pierre Part, LA 70339 CAJUN LAND REALTY $79,900 0 sqft lot - Lot / Land for sale 318 days on Zillow Loading. Marina: NO Quite a few bass over 10 pounds are caught here each year, with lots between 6 and 8 pounds caught regularly," said Perret. For up-to-date information, look up the fishing report for the water of your choice. I have to tell you that that's a much more manageable grade. "And the fish are biting." Not just one species. The water is falling and is out of the woods in most places, Does anyone know where I can get a contour/topo map for all areas of the Basin? Available Fish Species Amenities Today's Weather & Forecast Boat Launch Ramps Apr 22, 2020 104 Dislike Share Tsmith Fishing 1.48K subscribers Went out and did a little bit of fun fishing along with scouting for an upcoming tournament. The shad are up shallow early, then move out, and big crankbaits work on the bass.. The Lake Verret Navigation App provides advanced features of a Marine Chartplotter including adjusting water level offset and custom depth shading. For casting and working crankbaits and spinnerbaits, he prefers 7-foot fiberglass cranking rods with the same reels spooled with 14-pound fluorocarbon. Buxton begins working the west side of Verret because its where the sun first hits, warming the waters faster than the eastern shore. In this study, we use artificial substrates to sample periphytic algae bi-weekly (January 2019 - September 2019) from ARB sites with active river connections and from a permanently-isolated floodplain system (Lake Verret). Therefore, a "yellow" color; rattles; and good vibration will attract the bass to your baits in heavily stained or dirty water. Better luck next time I guess. No portion of this website can be used or distributed without prior written consent of Lake-Link, Inc. Theyre bass guys, and Fontana knows the Belle River/Intracoastal Canal about as well as anyone these days. Fontana said Porto told him the shad were spawning in Lake Verret, that shad were ganging up around the (cypress) trees and roots and the bass were in there gorging on the shad. Atchafalaya River Krotz Springs to Morgan City. Aug 12 Unoin Oil canals located south of Grassy Lake off of bayou Cheremie. If not who is ? Lodging: YES Bream,Sac-a-lait not. Lake Info Fishing Forecast Fishing Reports More Discuss ions Below is the Fishing Forecast for Lake Verret. In Grassy Lake, Buxton particularly concentrates on finger canals coming out of the swamp all the way to Hog Bayou. Plenty of kelps but no lucky ones for us today. 2 decent fish from a few months back during a kayak trip. Its exactly like that. Caught lots of sacalait january and February in the cheramie/sherman area by grassy lake but slowed down a good bit after the February full moon. 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All rights reserved. You want to fish lightly stained waters for the best fishing success., Carolina on his mind How to Carolina-rig Toldeo Bend, Heavy metal Go big to force bass to bite, Avid angler Chris Macaluso loves to target Chef Pass bass this month, and he bases his whole approach on the weather conditions. The OTR charter is really getting in on these great grade Yellowfin Tuna! Water temperature at the Dam is 53 degrees. And 2015 Louisiana State B.A.S.S. Another location to find quality bass is in the Crackerhead maze of canals located due east across Lake Verret from the Shell Beach area. update the fishing reports each week through the fishing season, reporting on fishing success, They shut down on us. Fontana said while Porto was making his 15-plus-pounds in mornings early light, he and Buoy were in the Stephensville area working over bass around clumps of hyacinths and grass, and their best five bass in the early morning, taken on Baby D-Bombs. Hello everyone, When I went back into the live well, I reached for the smallest fish. See All Listings Water Front Camp (Lake Verret & Belle River Area) ID #:577270 Photos Street View $195,000 Calculate Payments Pierre Part, LA 70339 Sold Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2.5 Year Built: 1990 Square Feet: 1,600 Min. Is the lake gone and nothing can to be done? The fishing maps app include HD lake depth contours, along with advanced features found in Fish Finder / Gps Chart Plotter systems, turning your device into a Depth Finder. Fishing spots and depth contours layers are available in most Lake maps. Man I hope this can hold up for at least my buds on the upcoming Heil 5 day trip leaving the day after tomorrow. I'm with you on a fish kill.Last year, fishing was great for bream-goggle eye-sac-a-lait the Verret system. Fishing the trees by my dad's new camp near Duiron's with the spinnerworm, caught this fish and two smaller ones. On Fish Lake, several reports of spring Chinook and rainbow trout in the 18-inch range have come in this past week. He also uses old Bagley handmade Balsa 8s. Today's Details. | Site Maps, About Us, Advertising, Terms & Contact Us |, Elm Hall, Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, Site Maps, About Us, Advertising, Terms & Contact Us. Lake Verret has always been one of my favorite lakes to fish here in South Louisiana. I had heard that Ascension Parish had bought the boat landing that accesses the Maurepas swamp off of hwy. Convenience Store: YES Welcome to Fish Utah, from the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. Help the community learn more about Lake Verret by Filing a Fishing Report. Beautiful water in some places in grassy lake and off cheremie and palourde.Fish kill? fishers to show your catch & help out other fellow fishers. I know the spillway side is high based on the 7' reading at Morgan City. Since south-central Louisiana is such a swampy region of the state, Lake Verret contains a tremendous amount of cypress trees and slow-moving bayous. The water level is 171.1 with both generators running 24 hours a day. He also works Texas-rigged black-blue and craw-color Tightlines UV-Craws. Our results showed that connection to the river caused spatiotemporal shifts in periphytic algal assemblages in the ARB. lake levels, water temperatures, and other important information. Had nice water in some areas. Caught a catfish here and there and a few more in the evening. This map service is provided for informational purposes only. Other questions:subscriberservices@theadvocate.com. It just seemed like we were grinding all day, like we werent catching anything. Gar are in there feeding on shad, too. Use the fishing reports and forecasts below to help you plan for fishing success! Buxton also fishes cypresses on both sides of Lake Verret and Grassy Lake when bass are both staging and spawning. Its not unusual to find good fish here starting to move shallower even in late January, the 45-year-old Buxton said. The quality of bass here is good, with winning bags in tournaments ranging from 14 pounds all the way to above 18 pounds.. In colder weather, Ill find more bass in the first 200 to 300 yards of a dead-end canal, Buxton said. We decided to move offshore and we had a very good day. Ill run ChatterBaits on the outside bends and jigs on the inside, Buxton said. owell good luck to all!! Fontana and Buoy finished with 16.56 pounds, Porto with 15.16 and Willie and Warren Couch had 15.08 for the only three teams at three-pounds-per on a day when everybody on the water battled wind and dirty water. It's a couple of miles east of the Airline. These days this area soaks up thousands of fishing hours. You are trying to access a feature that requires a Fishidy account. did not get not one bite all day today. The rest of the day we got into yellowfin tuna mode and it was game on for those fish. Lake Verret fishing map is available as part of iBoating : USA Marine & Fishing App(now supported on multiple platforms including Android, iPhone/iPad, MacBook, and Windows(tablet and phone)/PC based chartplotter.). There are no fishing reports for Spring + Largemouth Bass. Lake Verret Retreat has accommodations for up to 8. 2023 Fishidy. This big body of water has nearly sixty miles of shoreline, much lined with trees, brush and grass. Click images for fishing tips and details about each species. Its actually a in the top 10 of Louisiana. Today was awesome. In here, the farther the structures come out toward the bayou, the better chances you have of catching quality bass.. Ask us. 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