Amite River
Amite River
- Boat Ramps
- 3
- Access Points
- 3
- Species
- 34
The Amite River in Louisiana is a scenic waterway known for its diverse fishing opportunities. It flows approximately 113 miles from its headwaters in southwestern Mississippi through southeastern Louisiana before emptying into Lake Maurepas. With an average depth of about 12 feet, the river features a variety of habitats including sandy riverbanks, submerged structures, and adjacent cypress-tupelo swamps. The Amite offers anglers a tranquil setting amid lush landscapes where they can pursue several popular game fish species throughout the year.
Species & education
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
Black Crappie
Pomoxis nigromaculatus
Alabama Shad
Alosa alabamae
Alligator Gar
Atractosteus spatula
Black Bullhead
Ameiurus melas
Blue Catfish
Ictalurus furcatus
Bluegill Sunfish
Lepomis macrochirus
Chain Pickerel
Esox niger
Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
Dollar Sunfish
Lepomis marginatus
Flathead Catfish
Pylodictis olivaris
Flier
Centrarchus macropterus
Freshwater Drum
Aplodinotus grunniens
Green Sunfish
Lepomis cyanellus
Highfin Carpsucker
Carpiodes velifer
Longear Sunfish
Lepomis megalotis
Longnose Gar
Lepisosteus osseus
Northern Hogsucker
Hypentelium nigricans
Orangespotted Sunfish
Lepomis humilis
Redear Sunfish
Lepomis microlophus
Redspotted Sunfish
Lepomis miniatus
River Carpsucker
Carpiodes carpio
Shadow Bass
Ambloplites ariommus
Shortnose Gar
Lepisosteus platostomus
Silver Carp
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
Skipjack Herring
Alosa chrysochloris
Spotted Bass
Micropterus punctulatus
Spotted Gar
Lepisosteus oculatus
Spotted Sucker
Minytrema melanops
Warmouth Sunfish
Lepomis gulosus
White Bass
Morone chrysops
White Crappie
Pomoxis annularis
Yellow Bullhead
Ameiurus natalis
Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities
Learn how to get on Amite River. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.
Know where you can legally fish on Amite River
See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.
Louisiana licenses and regulations
Louisiana Boating Regulations
When using any type of watercraft to access a body of water, it is important to follow all federal, state, and local rules and regulations. These rules and regulations include boat permitting and licensing, invasive species inspections and stamps, life jacket and PFD rules, motor size and horsepower restrictions, noise limitations, restrictions on personal watercraft, and many more. Visit the web link below for the most current rules and regulations for this body of water.
Louisiana Fishing License
When using any type of watercraft to access a body of water, it is important to follow all federal, state, and local rules and regulations. These rules and regulations include boat permitting and licensing, invasive species inspections and stamps, life jacket and PFD rules, motor size and horsepower restrictions, noise limitations, restrictions on personal watercraft, and many more. Visit the web link below for the most current rules and regulations for this body of water.
Louisiana Fishing Regulations
This river has a variety of species and regulations, including potential floating and/or watercraft restrictions. Because this river is specially managed for species, seasons, angling methods, and watercraft, it is strongly encouraged you check all federal, state, and local regulations before fishing. Visit any of the links below, inquire locally, or contact a local fly shop to learn current regulations and restrictions.
Louisiana Stream Access Laws
The beds and bottoms of all navigable waters and the banks or shores of bays, arms of the sea, the Gulf of Mexico, and navigable lakes belong to the state of Louisiana, and the policy of this state is hereby declared to be that these lands and water bottoms, hereinafter referred to as ‘public lands’, shall be protected, administered, and conserved to best ensure full public navigation, fishery, recreation, and other interests
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Fishing spots
- Fred's on the River Boat Ramp
- Marina Boat Ramp
- Big John's Landing Boat Ramp
- Amite River @ Felixville Bridge
- Amite River Rel Bridge
- Amite River @ Clio Bridge
- Arthur Slough Bridge
- Amite River-french Smen Bridge
- Amite River @ Pvincent Bridge
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- Bayou King George Bridge
- Amite River-grangeville Bridge
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