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Atchafalaya Basin

Louisiana

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About Atchafalaya Basin

The largest river swamp in the United States, offering outstanding shallow-water largemouth bass fishing in flooded timber.

  • Over 1.4 million acres of swamp and bayou habitat
  • Largest river swamp in the United States
  • Cypress trees and flooded timber hold giant bass
  • Best fishing during spring high-water periods

Best Months to Fish Atchafalaya Basin

FebruaryMarchApril

Spring high water from February through April floods timber and creates outstanding shallow-water largemouth opportunities in the swamp.

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