Where to Launch: Fred’s Landing
Tackle Tips: In the lower reaches of the Amite River jigs, spinner baits, and soft plastics are the most frequently used tackle for largemouth bass fishing. Live bait and and tube jigs are the most frequently used baits when targeting sunfish. Catfish and bream species can be fished for under a cork with live or artificial bait around the numerous cypress and tupelo trees, stumps and submerged/emergent vegetation along the banks. In the upper reaches of the Amite River, spotted bass and longear sunfish are usually targeted with small crankbaits (top-water or suspended), and small soft plastics (crawfish/lizards/creature baits).
Other Notes: In the lower reaches, submerged and emergent vegetation along the banks of the river is the primary cover found in Amite River. There are also numerous cypress and tupelo trees along the shoreline, as well as stumps, limbs, and brush piles. Camps with piers and pilings also provide cover. Many of the camp owners place structures around their own piers, often using Christmas trees, brush piles, etc. In the upper reaches, numerous fallen trees, large limbs, and woody debris offer most of the cover. Occasional deeper pools can also be found in the upper Amite. Submerged and emergent vegetation along the banks of the river is the primary cover found in Blind River. There are also numerous cypress and tupelo trees along the shoreline, as well as stumps, limbs, and brush piles. In the lower reaches, largemouth bass is the most popular sportfish targeted in Amite River. Fish are managed with a 10 fish bag limit/no minimum length limit. Sunfish and channel catfish are abundant in the main river, as well as in adjacent bayous and canals. In the upper, more stream-like reaches, spotted bass is the most popular sportfish. Longear sunfish are also abundant in the upper portion of the Amite River.