Little Bens Lake

Little Bens Lake is one of the named lake waters in Catahoula Parish, and that gives me a reason to let the first area tell me when it is time to move, which is why I would spend more time casting than relocating. My opening plan would be to fish one manageable part of the water patiently, because one productive area is more useful than several random moves.

Little Bens Lake Size, Maximum Depth and Volume

Exact size, depth, and storage measurements are difficult to verify for Little Bens Lake, which is why I would keep the first plan modest until I see the water, which is why I would treat the first outing as a chance to learn the water's scale. I would focus on judging the first section before building a bigger plan, because that is more useful than pretending a nearby lake has the same dimensions.

Fishing This Water

A dependable species list for Little Bens Lake is still limited, so I would use a versatile setup instead of guessing at a target species, so I would use a versatile setup instead of guessing at a target species. I would bring a compact mix of a small jig, a worm, and a float, because one good bite is enough to start turning unknown water into familiar water.

A Practical Little Bens Lake Game Plan

I would approach Little Bens Lake by choosing one nearby area near the launch, one target, and a small tackle selection; if a bait begins producing, I would stay with it long enough to understand what is different about that spot.