Catahoula Lake

A sizable freshwater lake called Catahoula Lake is situated in central Louisiana, USA, in the parishes of LaSalle and Rapides. The largest natural freshwater lake in the state, Catahoula Lake, is a little over 46 square miles in size (120 km2). It is owned by the State of Louisiana and is overseen by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

The Little River and other creeks provide support to the shallow, poorly drained wetland known as Catahoula. Before multiple flood control improvements changed the lake's drainage characteristics, it was drained by the Old River, French Fork, and a number of bayous.

It's best to examine the most recent local hunting laws you can discover due to the ongoing legal disputes around the lake. A section of the beachfront and the available boat launches are currently accessible to anglers. Fish like largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, catfish, and freshwater drum are frequently found at Catahoula Lake.

Location: LaSalle / Rapides parishes, Louisiana, United States

Surface Area: 30,000 acres
Max Depth: 25 Feet