Catch your own catfish— we'll clean it.
A family-owned catch-and-clean farm in DeRidder, Louisiana. Fish four stocked ponds, rent a pole if you need one, and we'll weigh, clean, and pack your catch on ice.
- 4 stocked ponds
- Poles for rent
- Cash, card & ATM
An easy day of fishing — done right
Everything's set up so you can just fish. We handle the license-free access, the gear, and the cleaning.
No license required
Just show up and fish. No license, no paperwork — grab a pole and go.
We clean & ice it
We weigh your catch, then clean, fillet, or leave it whole and pack it on ice.
A day on the water
Four stocked ponds, shade, and plenty of room. Kids and first-timers welcome.
Groups welcome
Families, churches, nursing homes and birthday groups — bring everybody.
From pond to cooler in four steps
No experience needed. Here's exactly how a visit goes.
Grab a pole
Bring your own or rent a rod & reel at the self-serve bait shop. No fishing license required.
Pick a pond & fish
Four stocked ponds to choose from. Check the pond-status flags, bait up, and cast out.
We weigh & clean
Bring your catch to the shop. We weigh it by the pound, then clean, fillet, or leave it whole — your call.
Iced & ready to go
We rinse your cooler and pack your fish on ice, ready for the freezer or the fryer.
Priced by the pound, live weight
Pay for what you catch. Choose how you want it handled and we'll get it ready to go — clean, filleted, or whole.
Take your catch home as-is.
We clean it and pack it on ice.
We fillet it and pack it on ice.
More than just fishing
A self-serve bait shop, homemade treats, gifts, and a comfortable place to gather.
A great spot for groups & get-togethers
Sunrise is built for good company. Families, church groups, nursing homes, birthday parties and reunions all come out to fish, relax by the water, and share a meal. There's shade, seating, and a covered lounge overlooking the ponds.
- Room for big groups
- Covered, comfortable seating
- Snacks & cold drinks on-site
- Restrooms & easy parking
Smiles, stringers & big catches
A few snapshots from folks who came out to fish.
Common questions
Everything first-timers ask before heading out to the ponds.
Do I need a fishing license?
How much does it cost?
What are your hours?
Do you clean the fish for me?
What should I bring?
Do you take credit cards?
Can I bring a group?
Where are you located?
Latest from the pond
Pond updates, seasonal treats, and everything worth knowing before you head out.
Come catch some with us
Grab the family, grab a cooler — we'll handle the rest. No license, no reservation, no fuss.