What special fishing regulations apply at John K. Kelly–Grand Bayou Reservoir (Red River Parish)?

John K. Kelly–Grand Bayou Reservoir (Red River Parish) carries 2 special-regulation overlays that override Louisiana's statewide 2026 rules, covering Largemouth bass. One of them reads: "2,700-acre LDWF reservoir near Coushatta off the Red River (the dam reached pool stage in 1996) — black bass run a 14–17 in protected slot, 8 / day, no more than four over 17 in total length; crappie + catfish follow the statewide rules." Every overlay on this water body is listed in full above.

Do I need a fishing license to fish John K. Kelly–Grand Bayou Reservoir (Red River Parish)?

Yes. John K. Kelly–Grand Bayou Reservoir (Red River 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 Grand Bayou Reservoir; they do not waive the license requirement. Free-fishing days and youth exemptions follow the statewide Louisiana rules.

Do John K. Kelly–Grand Bayou Reservoir (Red River Parish)'s special rules replace Louisiana's statewide limits?

Only where they conflict. Louisiana's statewide 2026 regulations apply on Grand Bayou Reservoir 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 Grand Bayou Reservoir?

Largemouth bass has a water-body-specific rule on John K. Kelly–Grand Bayou Reservoir (Red River Parish), each linking to its full Louisiana regulations above. Species not listed here follow the statewide Louisiana limits.

2026 regulation year

John K. Kelly–Grand Bayou Reservoir (Red River Parish) 2026 — Louisiana Fishing Regulations

Louisiana statewide rules apply unless overridden below.

Last updated June 9, 2026

John K. Kelly–Grand Bayou Reservoir (Red River Parish) carries 2 special-regulation overlays on top of Louisiana's 2026 fishing rules — covering Largemouth bass. Verify the agency booklet before launching: in-season changes are not yet wired to this page.

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State-level special regulation

2,700-acre LDWF reservoir near Coushatta off the Red River (the dam reached pool stage in 1996) — black bass run a 14–17 in protected slot, 8 / day, no more than four over 17 in total length; crappie + catfish follow the statewide rules.
Source: Louisiana special-water list

Per-species rules on John K. Kelly–Grand Bayou Reservoir (Red River Parish)

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14–17 in protected slot, 8 / day, no more than four over 17 in; LDWF reservoir off the Red River near Coushatta

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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 John K. Kelly–Grand Bayou Reservoir (Red River Parish)?: John K. Kelly–Grand Bayou Reservoir (Red River Parish) carries 2 special-regulation overlays that override Louisiana's statewide 2026 rules, covering Largemouth bass. One of them reads: "2,700-acre LDWF reservoir near Coushatta off the Red River (the dam reached pool stage in 1996) — black bass run a 14–17 in protected slot, 8 / day, no more than four over 17 in total length; crappie + catfish follow the statewide rules." Every overlay on this water body is listed in full above.
Do I need a fishing license to fish John K. Kelly–Grand Bayou Reservoir (Red River Parish)?: Yes. John K. Kelly–Grand Bayou Reservoir (Red River 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 Grand Bayou Reservoir; they do not waive the license requirement. Free-fishing days and youth exemptions follow the statewide Louisiana rules.
Do John K. Kelly–Grand Bayou Reservoir (Red River Parish)'s special rules replace Louisiana's statewide limits?: Only where they conflict. Louisiana's statewide 2026 regulations apply on Grand Bayou Reservoir 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 Grand Bayou Reservoir?: Largemouth bass has a water-body-specific rule on John K. Kelly–Grand Bayou Reservoir (Red River Parish), each linking to its full Louisiana regulations above. Species not listed here follow the statewide Louisiana limits.

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