Middle River

Boat Ramps: 2
Access Points: 2
Species: 6

Middle River flows through St. Tammany Parish as a tributary of the West Pearl River system, offering anglers access to a diverse brackish water fishery where freshwater and saltwater species intermingle. This waterway connects anglers to the broader West Pearl River system, which encompasses multiple river sections including the West Middle Pearl that straddles the Louisiana-Mississippi border. The river provides opportunities for targeting both popular inshore saltwater species and traditional freshwater gamefish in a unique estuarine environment.

Louisiana licenses and regulations4 to check before you go

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at Middle River and what's needed to catch them.

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Largemouth Bass

Micropterus salmoides

Blue Catfish

Ictalurus furcatus

Bluegill Sunfish

Lepomis macrochirus

Channel Catfish

Ictalurus punctatus

Spotted Bass

Micropterus punctulatus

Spotted Gar

Lepisosteus oculatus

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Middle 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.

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Know where you can legally fish on Middle 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.

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Louisiana Fishing License

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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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