Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge Fishing Boat Launch

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The Black Bayou Lake is a popular fishing spot. Over 5,000 fishing boats are launched on the lake each year in pursuit of largemouth bass, crappie, sunfish and catfish.

An improved boat launch ramp provides access to the tree-studded, 1,600 acre lake. A $2 fee is required to launch any boat on the lake including canoes. Motors are limited to a maximum of 50hp. Lake is open daylight to dusk.

Directions

Exit U.S. 20 and travel north on Highway 165. The Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge is just north of Monroe, Louisiana. Turn east on Richland Place Drive.