LAFAYETTE, LA
Summer topwater bite — on the water before sunup
On the water right now · Lafayette, LA
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Fri, Jun 26
Water's up and stained after the rain — bass pushed tight to the cypress knees and laydowns. Best bite's early before the heat and the afternoon storms roll in. Read the full report →
Largemouth Bass · Bluegill · Bream
Bluegill · Bream · Crappie · Goggle-eye
Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass · Bluegill · Bream · Crappie
Ducks & Teal · Bass
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Capt. Remy Thibodeaux has poled and trolled the Atchafalaya Basin and the bayous around Lafayette for over twenty years. Cypress Bayou Guides runs small, personal trips — just you, your crew, and a guide who knows where the bass are holding when the water's up and where the bream are bedding when…
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Owner & Head Guide
Born and raised in Breaux Bridge, Remy has spent 20+ years learning every cut, canal, and cypress flat in the Atchafalaya. USCG-licensed, endlessly patient, and happiest when a first-timer lands the biggest bass of their life.
Guide
Remy's right hand and a topwater fanatic. T.J. runs the early bird and family trips, and he can put kids on a cooler full of bream faster than anyone in the parish.
Flat-bottom bayou skiff · 18 ft · 2022
Shallow-draft aluminum skiff built for tight cypress water and skinny backwaters — gets you where the big boats can't.
What’s in season month by month — plan your trip around the bite.
| Species | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Largemouth Bass· best in spring & fall | ||||||||||||
| Bluegill & Bream· bedding | ||||||||||||
| Crappie (Sac-a-lait) | ||||||||||||
| Catfish | ||||||||||||
| Redfish | ||||||||||||
| Ducks & Teal· Teal in September; big ducks mid-Nov through January |
Anglers 16 and older need a Louisiana Basic + Freshwater fishing license. You can buy one online in a few minutes — we'll send the link when you book. Kids under 16 fish free.
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Bayou Bait & TackleWhere to Stay
Cabins on the BasinTaxidermy
Gulf Coast MountsMost folks stay in Breaux Bridge or Henderson, both about ten minutes from the launch. There are cabins right on the Basin, too — ask when you book and we'll point you to the good ones.
Report
On the water: Largemouth Bass, Bream. Water's up and stained after the rain — bass pushed tight to the cypress. Best bite's early before the afternoon storms.
Report
On the water: Bluegill, Bream. Bream are bedding hard in the shallows — fastest action of the year right now.
Recipe
Cook your catch the Cajun way — a cast-iron blackened bass fillet with dirty rice. Twenty minutes, start to plate.
★ 4.8 · 5 reviews
“Best day on the water I've had in years. Remy knew exactly where the bass were holding and had my son hooked up within ten minutes. We'll be back every summer.”
“Took my whole family on the bream trip and it was perfect for the kids. Non-stop bites, T.J. was so patient, and we went home with dinner. Can't recommend them enough.”
“The topwater sunrise trip is a bucket-list morning. Watching a five-pounder blow up a frog in the fog is something I won't forget. Worth every penny.”
“Great guide, beautiful water, and we caught plenty. Knocked off a star only because the afternoon heat was brutal — go early! Remy still put us on fish.”
“First time ever fishing and I caught more than my husband. Remy is a fantastic teacher and the Atchafalaya is gorgeous. Already booked our next trip.”
Yes — Louisiana requires a basic + freshwater license for anglers 16 and older. You can buy one online in minutes; we'll send a link when you book.
Everything but your license and lunch: rods, reels, tackle, live bait, ice, and water. Just bring sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat.
Absolutely. The half-day bream trip is perfect for families — easy fishing, lots of bites, and we keep it fun.
Summer storms blow through fast down here. If it is unsafe we will reschedule at no charge — your deposit carries to the new date.
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