Welcome ! Don't know of any ponds. The oxbow, "Old River" would be a area you could fish with a 10' . You can put in at the "Old River Landing" and fish the piers and rafts that hold a lot of fish.

During the week there is not a lot of boat traffic. Pick a day with calm winds and wear a life jacket.

"Old River" is about 50 miles or so from Baton Rouge.