Petite Amite River

Saltwater
Tidal river

Petite Amite River

Saltwater
Tidal river

Sq. miles: 0.2
Boat Ramps: 0
Access Points: 0
Species: 7

The Petite Amite River is a distributary of the larger Amite River system in southeastern Louisiana, functioning as a tidal river that ultimately drains into Lake Maurepas. This waterway is part of a complex drainage basin and diversion system, offering anglers a mix of freshwater and brackish environments typical of Louisiana's coastal marshes and bayous. It is characterized by slow-moving, meandering channels through low-lying terrain, providing habitat for a variety of popular sportfish, though anglers must be mindful of specific consumption advisories for certain species caught here.

Louisiana licenses and regulations6 to check before you go

Species & education

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

Find which waters have the species you want to catch

Largemouth Bass

Micropterus salmoides

Bigmouth Buffalo

Ictiobus cyprinellus

Flathead Catfish

Pylodictis olivaris

Freshwater Drum

Aplodinotus grunniens

Redear Sunfish

Lepomis microlophus

Spotted Bass

Micropterus punctulatus

White Bass

Morone chrysops

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Petite 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 Petite 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.

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Louisiana Coastal & Inland Waters

Louisiana law draws a saltwater line running roughly along the Intracoastal Waterway from the Texas border to the Mississippi border, dividing the state into freshwater areas to the north and saltwater areas to the south. If you are fishing for or possessing saltwater species south of that line, you need a Saltwater License in addition to a Basic Fishing License. Because fresh and saltwater species often overlap near the line, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries recommends carrying both licenses whenever you fish in south Louisiana.

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Louisiana Federal Waters & Offshore Rules

Once you move beyond Louisiana state waters, NOAA Fisheries and the Gulf Council manage the fishery under federal rules, and those rules can differ from state rules. To possess offshore species such as tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, and groupers, recreational anglers must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit from LDWF, and vessels fishing for Atlantic highly migratory species must carry a federal Atlantic HMS Angling or Charter permit issued by NOAA Fisheries. Check NOAA Fisheries for current federal seasons and any additional requirements before heading offshore.

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Louisiana Saltwater Fishing License

Anyone age 18 or older must have both a Basic Fishing License and a Saltwater Fishing License to fish recreationally in Louisiana saltwater. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries issues these licenses, and anglers under 18 are exempt. Reduced-rate licenses exist for seniors, military members, students, and people with disabilities, and a Free Fishing Weekend lets everyone fish without a license on designated days.

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Louisiana Saltwater Size & Bag Limits

Size and bag limits apply to every saltwater species and can vary by season, so check the current table before you head out. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries sets these rules for species including red snapper, cobia, speckled trout, and flounder. The full creel and size limit chart is maintained on the LDWF recreational saltwater finfish page.

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Louisiana Shellfish Closures & Advisories

Recreational oyster harvesting requires a license from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, and specific combination licenses also cover this privilege. Harvest areas can close at any time due to oil spills, heavy rainfall, or other contamination concerns, and the Louisiana Department of Health manages those closures and posts current shellfish harvest area classifications and consumption advisories. Always check the LDH Molluscan Shellfish Program before harvesting to confirm your area is open.

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Tides, wind & water conditions (10 day forecast)

On open water, wind and tide matter as much as the weather. See the best times to fish Petite Amite River and check the marine forecast before you launch.

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