Couple of questions.....

[Eyra1]

I know both clubs have had fun with the LSU-Arkansas game and the wager last week. But I do have a question, and since we got welcomed to the Louisiana board, thought I would take you guys up on the offer.

Whenever my family and I are driving down to Gulf Shores, we pass Lake Providence. Looks like an old oxbow off the Mississippi River and looks a little better than Lake Chicot in SE Arkansas.

What info can you guys offer as far as fishing, quality, etc. Would this be a good lake for family to enjoy?

Also, anyone have an idea what the price of out of state license would be? What about kids...are licenses required for the fishing?
Thanks...

[RogerR]

I can't help with the Lake but got this.

LICENSE FEE
Non-Resident Basic Fish Season $60.00

Non-Resident Basic Fish Trip (1 day) $ 5.00

Non-Resident Saltwater Season $30.00

Non-Resident Saltwater Trip (1-day) $17.50

* Charter Passenger (3 day) $ 5.00

** Non-Resident Charter Skiff (3-day) $30.00


*Persons who fish from a charter vessel in saltwater areas of the state, with a licensed guide on board at all times, may possess a Charter Passenger License at a cost of $5.00 that is valid for three consecutive days.

**Non-residents fishing under the direction of a charter operation in a licensed charter skiff in saltwater areas of the state may possess a non-resident charter skiff three-day license at a cost of $30.00 and shall be valid for three consecutive days.

[Eyra1]

That's a start...thanks!

[timmaahh12]

Lake Providence is by far one of my favorite lakes to fish!! It's only bout 45 mins from where I live. The bass fishing is great and can be outstanding if you catch them just right! And there are some Toads in there...i've seen 20 - 25 lbs. stringers come out of there!
The bream fishing is awesome over there too in late spring/early summer...my grandma and grandpa used to go there every year and catch anywhere between 40 - 80+ a trip!

Like you said, It's an oxbow and alot like chicot, just not near as big...And it is a nice place to take the family or friends and hang out and ski and what not....

[Eyra1]

Appreciate the info...that was what I was hoping for...a good bream or bass trip there some day.

[Dando]

We used to buy salvage in Jackson and made that trip once a week. I've never seen a boat out there.
Always thought it must be off limits to boats?
Guess I thought wrong. (1st time for everything.... )

[RipNLips]

Fishing is great at times on Providence. I won a club tourny over there a couple of years ago with 3 fish that weighed 17lbs.