Today, the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission considered a Notice of Intent (NOI) to modify rules and regulations for black bass on Caney Creek Reservoir in Jackson Parish to be consistent with statewide regulations for the species.
 
The proposed change will remove the 15 to 19 inch protected slot limit, and 8 fish daily take and replace it with statewide black bass regulations of 10 fish daily, with no minimum length limit. The possession limit will be the same as the daily take on water and twice the daily take off water.
 
The protected slot limit was initially adopted as part of an effort to increase the production of trophy bass. Following a 3-year comprehensive assessment, LDWF biologists determined length limit regulations have little impact upon the fishery, primarily due to the high rate of voluntary catch-and-release fishing by Caney bass anglers. The removal of these regulations will enhance recreational opportunities and simplify regulations for area anglers.
 
Black bass is the most sought after freshwater gamefish species in the United States.
 
Interested persons may submit comments relative to the proposed rule to Jeff Sibley, District 1 Biologist Manager, 9961 Hwy. 80, Minden, LA 71055 or via email to jsibley@wlf.la.gov prior to November 20, 2017.