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About Us

A family farm, a family tradition

What started as a dairy is now four stocked ponds where families come to fish, relax by the water, and take home a cooler full of fresh catfish.

The lakeside lounge overlooking the ponds at Sunrise Catfish Farm
Our story

From dairy pasture to fishing ponds

Sunrise Catfish Farm sits on land that was once a working dairy. Back in 1995–96 the family dug the first two ponds and started out selling fish commercially.

When the dairy cattle were sold in 2002, the farm turned its full attention to what folks loved most — coming out to fish. Ever since, it's been a catch-and-clean operation built around families and a good day outdoors.

Today there are four ponds to fish, a self-serve bait shop, homemade treats, and a shady place to gather. No license, no limit — just bring the family and a cooler.

The hand-painted Sunrise Catfish sign — a fisherman reeling in a catfish beneath a bright sunrise, with the Reel Fun turtle
Our hand-painted sign & the “Reel Fun” turtle — a DeRidder favorite.
4
Stocked ponds
18
Acres of water
1995
Family farm since
0
Licenses needed
The ponds

Room to spread out

Four ponds across roughly 18 acres of water — pick your spot and settle in.

4 acres

Two ponds this size

8 acres

The big one

2 acres

Easy & close in

4 acres

Coming soon — under renovation

Our promise
“A family atmosphere where you can enjoy fishing with family, friends, or on your own — and catch as many fish as you want.”
Plan your visit

Come catch some with us

Grab the family, grab a cooler — we'll handle the rest. No license, no reservation, no fuss.

155 Milton Schmidt Road, DeRidder, LA 70634 Mon–Sat · Sun closed