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Lake Iatt

Boat Ramps
4
Access Points
4
Species
11

Lake Iatt is a 7,100-acre impounded swamp located in Grant Parish, Louisiana, approximately five miles east of Colfax near Pineville. Created in 1956 and expanded in 1966 when the spillway crest was raised, this ancient lake is one of several Red River raft lakes formed centuries ago by a massive log jam on the Red River. The lake features over 60 miles of shoreline when at full pool and is characterized by its extensive cypress and tupelo tree coverage, with approximately 80% of the surface covered in timber. With an average depth of 6 feet and maximum depth of 19 feet, Lake Iatt provides a diverse aquatic environment but presents certain challenges for anglers due to its vegetation-choked waters. Non-motorized boating restrictions have kept fishing pressure relatively light, potentially enhancing the opportunity for trophy catches.


Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Lake Iatt. 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 Lake Iatt

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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Take Lake Iatt with you

The onWater Fish app keeps this water's access points, species and conditions in your pocket, with the tools you use once you're there.

  • Use the map without signal

    Download the map around Lake Iatt to use it offline when coverage drops.

  • Log your catches here

    Keep a private fishing journal for Lake Iatt to find where and when fish are biting for you.

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    Find drop offs, ledges, channels, points and shallow flats with Garmin depth charts in the app.

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