What special fishing regulations apply at Bussey Brake (Morehouse Parish)?

Bussey Brake (Morehouse Parish) carries 3 special-regulation overlays that override Louisiana's statewide 2026 rules, covering Largemouth bass and Crappie (white + black). One of them reads: "2,200-acre LDWF trophy-bass reservoir near Bastrop — renovated and reopened in July 2020, it is the only LDWF Wildlife Management Area with recreational fishing as the top management priority and has already produced multiple Louisiana top-10 bass and crappie. Black bass run an 18 in MAXIMUM length, 5 / day in the aggregate (one fish over 22 in may be held briefly in an aerated livewell for tournament weigh-in then released, with all anglers in the boat ceasing to fish until it is released); crappie 10 in minimum, 25 / day; bream (bluegill + redear) 50 / day." Every overlay on this water body is listed in full above.

Do I need a fishing license to fish Bussey Brake (Morehouse Parish)?

Yes. Bussey Brake (Morehouse Parish) is in Louisiana, so a valid Louisiana fishing license is required just as it is anywhere else in the state, issued by Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries. The special regulations on this page change the bag, size, slot, or gear rules for Bussey Brake; they do not waive the license requirement. Free-fishing days and youth exemptions follow the statewide Louisiana rules.

Do Bussey Brake (Morehouse Parish)'s special rules replace Louisiana's statewide limits?

Only where they conflict. Louisiana's statewide 2026 regulations apply on Bussey Brake by default; the overlays above replace the matching statewide rules for the species or gear they name, while everything not specifically overridden still follows the statewide rule. When a water-body rule and the statewide rule disagree, the water-body rule wins.

Which species have special rules on Bussey Brake?

Largemouth bass and Crappie (white + black) have a water-body-specific rule on Bussey Brake (Morehouse Parish), each linking to its full Louisiana regulations above. Species not listed here follow the statewide Louisiana limits.

2026 regulation year

Bussey Brake (Morehouse Parish) 2026 — Louisiana Fishing Regulations

Louisiana statewide rules apply unless overridden below.

Last updated June 9, 2026

Bussey Brake (Morehouse Parish) carries 3 special-regulation overlays on top of Louisiana's 2026 fishing rules — covering Largemouth bass, Crappie (white + black). Verify the agency booklet before launching: in-season changes are not yet wired to this page.

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State-level special regulation

2,200-acre LDWF trophy-bass reservoir near Bastrop — renovated and reopened in July 2020, it is the only LDWF Wildlife Management Area with recreational fishing as the top management priority and has already produced multiple Louisiana top-10 bass and crappie. Black bass run an 18 in MAXIMUM length, 5 / day in the aggregate (one fish over 22 in may be held briefly in an aerated livewell for tournament weigh-in then released, with all anglers in the boat ceasing to fish until it is released); crappie 10 in minimum, 25 / day; bream (bluegill + redear) 50 / day.
Source: Louisiana special-water list

Per-species rules on Bussey Brake (Morehouse Parish)

Largemouth bass regulations →
18 in maximum length, 5 / day aggregate (one over 22 in held briefly for weigh-in then released); renovated 2020 trophy-bass WMA near Bastrop
Crappie (white + black) regulations →
10 in min, 25 / day aggregate; renovated 2020 trophy-crappie WMA — has produced Louisiana top-10 crappie

Official source

Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries publishes the authoritative 2026 Louisiana fishing regulations. Special-regulation lakes and rivers are listed in the agency booklet — always verify before fishing.

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Emergency-order channel

In-season closures, slot-limit changes, and run-count-driven harvest pauses are posted to Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries's emergency-order feed — check it before any Louisiana trip during the active season.

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Frequently asked questions

What special fishing regulations apply at Bussey Brake (Morehouse Parish)?: Bussey Brake (Morehouse Parish) carries 3 special-regulation overlays that override Louisiana's statewide 2026 rules, covering Largemouth bass and Crappie (white + black). One of them reads: "2,200-acre LDWF trophy-bass reservoir near Bastrop — renovated and reopened in July 2020, it is the only LDWF Wildlife Management Area with recreational fishing as the top management priority and has already produced multiple Louisiana top-10 bass and crappie. Black bass run an 18 in MAXIMUM length, 5 / day in the aggregate (one fish over 22 in may be held briefly in an aerated livewell for tournament weigh-in then released, with all anglers in the boat ceasing to fish until it is released); crappie 10 in minimum, 25 / day; bream (bluegill + redear) 50 / day." Every overlay on this water body is listed in full above.
Do I need a fishing license to fish Bussey Brake (Morehouse Parish)?: Yes. Bussey Brake (Morehouse Parish) is in Louisiana, so a valid Louisiana fishing license is required just as it is anywhere else in the state, issued by Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries. The special regulations on this page change the bag, size, slot, or gear rules for Bussey Brake; they do not waive the license requirement. Free-fishing days and youth exemptions follow the statewide Louisiana rules.
Do Bussey Brake (Morehouse Parish)'s special rules replace Louisiana's statewide limits?: Only where they conflict. Louisiana's statewide 2026 regulations apply on Bussey Brake by default; the overlays above replace the matching statewide rules for the species or gear they name, while everything not specifically overridden still follows the statewide rule. When a water-body rule and the statewide rule disagree, the water-body rule wins.
Which species have special rules on Bussey Brake?: Largemouth bass and Crappie (white + black) have a water-body-specific rule on Bussey Brake (Morehouse Parish), each linking to its full Louisiana regulations above. Species not listed here follow the statewide Louisiana limits.

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