The Tangipahoa River is a scenic 122-mile waterway that begins in southwest Mississippi and flows south through Louisiana before emptying into Lake Pontchartrain. Known for its clear waters and healthy fish populations, the river offers diverse fishing opportunities for anglers throughout the year. The Tangipahoa features a variety of habitats from narrow, obstruction-filled upper sections to wider, slower-moving waters near its mouth. With its wilderness setting of green jungles flanked by occasional white sandbars, the river provides not just excellent fishing but also a beautiful natural experience with minimal development along its banks.