Been over 15 years since I've fished there. How does the recent rain effect the water level along with the Atchafalaya river? What gauge can I use to determine the water level and at what reading is the best fishing? I'm thinking falling is best like at old river but I just can't remember. Ole man old mind. I do remember fishing the upper flats and hiking in with a tent and canoe cause the water was to low to float a boat and the fish practically jumped in the canoe. We figured the 6 of us caught 800 fish in two days but we only kept what we wanted to haul out along with our gear and it wasn't many, but we had a blast catching em. I want to try pigeon tomorrow if possible so any info would be appreciated.