Fishing Turkey Creek Lake

AKA: Turkey Creek Reservoir

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Turkey Creek Lake, LA

Popular Fish Species Turkey Creek Lake, LA

Turkey Creek Lake Popular Fish - Blue Catfish

Blue Catfish Fishing

Blue catfish are running in the big to monster size in Turkey Creek Lake. Most of the local guides offer catfish trips, and big blues are the favorite target. The state record is over 100 pounds. Fishing for blue catfish is most often productive during spring through summer around any kind of structure. Blue catfish are primarily found in large rivers, along the main channels, in and around tributaries flowing into impoundments of major river systems. They tend to move upstream in the summer in search of cooler temperatures, and downstream in the winter in order to find warmer water.The river end of the lake is often the area where the bigger catfish are caught. Road beds, creek channels and rocky points are all good places to begin. Use a slip sinker or Carolina rig with cut bait or other popular catfish baits. Channel and flathead catfish are also available here for anglers to pursue.

Turkey Creek Lake Popular Fish - White Crappie

White Crappie Fishing

Plenty of healthy white crappie reside in Turkey Creek Lake, as they are making a nice comeback this year. The fish population is healthy and crappie fishing is excellent. The best time to catch crappie tends to be at dawn and dusk. Crappie always like cover and structure, so locate shallow brush and vegetation in Spring and Fall focusing on the 8 to 12 foot range. As the crappie move deep in summer and winter, follow points out to as deep as 30 to 35 feet, as well as ledges near channels at these depths. Live bait and small jigs are the most common method for crappie here.

Turkey Creek Lake Popular Fish - Flathead Catfish

Flathead Catfish Fishing

This year good populations of flathead catfish can be found in Turkey Creek Lake. The state record flathead catfish is over 65 pounds. Fishing for flathead catfish is most often productive in the river end of the lake around any kind of structure. Road beds, creek channels and rocky points are all good places to begin. Use a slip sinker or Carolina rig with popular catfish baits. Other catfish in the lake include channel and blue catfish.

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Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, channel catfish, white crappie and bluegill at Turkey Creek Lake in Louisiana.

Fertile water with lots of cover make Turkey Creek Lake an ideal nursery for growing both quantity and quality bass and crappie. Bluegill and catfish also roam these waters in good numbers and size. The lake is nestled in the Kisatchie National Forest of Central Louisiana.

One of the most sought-after fish species in Turkey Creek Lake is largemouth bass. In addition to largemouth bass, channel catfish are another popular species in Turkey Creek Lake. For those who enjoy panfishing, the lake provides excellent opportunities to catch black crappie and bluegill.

This is a 4,000-acre lake in the northeast part of the state, 4 miles west of Wisner. Boasting over forty miles of shoreline, the lake has hundreds of "honey holes". There is an excellent boat launch ramp at Turkey Creek Park. There are areas for fishing from the bank available at Turkey Creek Park and various public access points around the lake.

Primary fish species residing in Turkey Creek Lake

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Turkey Creek Lake Amenities

Marina: NO
Boat Rental: NO
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: NEARBY
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Jigger Point Fishing Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the north side of the lake, between the forks, off James Thomas Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Turkey Creek Park Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast section of the lake, off Ready Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with paved parking.