By NBOA April 11, 2022
Caddo Lake is 12 miles wide and 16 miles long and lies along the Louisiana-Texas line. It offers 31,160-acres for boaters to cruise, fish, and enjoy the beautiful Cypress Forest.
Southwest Louisiana is home to this 49,156-acre brackish lake that connects to the Gulf of Mexico. Calcasieu Lake is a paradise for fishing charters as it's packed with fish and home to an albino bottlenose dolphin called Pinky!
Surrounded by large plantations and as the famous backdrop to "Steel Magnolias," Cane River Lake is enjoyed by fishing boats, kayaks, motorboats, and more. The narrow and meandering waterway extends 250 feet wide and 35 miles long.
False River lies west of the Mississippi River and northwest of Baton Rouge. Surrounded by homes, restaurants, hotels, and more, the 3,200-acre, “U” shaped lake perfect for watersports, trophy fishing, and relaxing.
Just 25 miles from New Orleans is Lac des Allemands, which translates to “Lake of the Germans” and is the Catfish Capital of the Universe. The shallow lake has a maximum depth of 10 feet, is 12,000-acres, and connects to the Barataria Basin Bayous.
The best lake for boating and fishing in Union Parish, Lake D'Arbonne is a 15,250-acre, man-made lake. In addition to boating activities on the water, the state park offers hiking, biking, camping, animal-watching, and more!
This 630-sq-mile estuary located in southeastern Louisiana connects to the Gulf of Mexico and is ideal for the whole family. Its shores are a beautiful escape for up-and-coming artists and young professionals.