LivewellLouisiana · Avoyelles, Catahoula, Concordia, Grant, LaSalle, Rapides County · Lake
Catahoula Lake, Little River, Old River, Black River, Saline Lake, Larto Lake…
Is the fish you caught here safe to eat? Below is every consumption advisory on file for Catahoula Lake, Little River, Old River, Black River, Saline Lake, Larto Lake…, by species and size, in plain English — plus what's legal to keep.
5 species with advisories · contaminants: Mercury
What's safe to eat from Catahoula Lake, Little River, Old River, Black River, Saline Lake, Larto Lake…
Flathead Catfish
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All sizes | Women of childbearing age and children under 7 | For women of childbearing age and children under 7: do not eat due to elevated Mercury. |
Source: official advisory· updated 2026-11-06
Freshwater Drum
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All sizes | Women of childbearing age and children under 7 | For women of childbearing age and children under 7: do not eat due to elevated Mercury. |
Source: official advisory· updated 2026-11-06
Largemouth Bass
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All sizes | Women of childbearing age and children under 7 | For women of childbearing age and children under 7: do not eat due to elevated Mercury. |
Source: official advisory· updated 2026-11-06
White Bass
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All sizes | Women of childbearing age and children under 7 | For women of childbearing age and children under 7: do not eat due to elevated Mercury. |
Source: official advisory· updated 2026-11-06
All Other Species
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All sizes | General population | Limit to two meals per month due to elevated Mercury. |
| Women of childbearing age and children under 7 | For women of childbearing age and children under 7: limit to two meals per month due to elevated Mercury. |
Source: official advisory· updated 2026-11-06
Is it legal to keep?
These are Louisiana's statewide limits — a water-specific rule may override them. Always verify the current regulations before keeping a fish.
| Species | Size | Daily limit | Open season | Keep season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Largemouth Bass | — | 10 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Black Crappie | — | 50 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Bluegill | — | 50 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Channel Catfish | — | 100 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Striped Bass | — | 5 | Year-round | Same as open |
Official rules: Louisiana — Louisiana WLF
Getting on the water
- Youngblood Landing Lake Larto boat ramp 1.6 mi Directions
Access points from OpenStreetMap contributors.