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A 5300 acre refuge in Monroe, LA, providing habitat for waterfowl, endangered wildlife, and neo-tropical migrants. Enjoy birdwatching, fishing, hunting, hiking, and more at the lake, trails, and visitor center.
Learn how FoBB supports the protection and enhancement of Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge in Monroe, LA. Find out about events, education, history, and conservation projects at the refuge.
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Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge is one of five refuges managed in the North Louisiana Refuge Complex and one of 545 refuges in the National Wildlife Refuge System. It was established in 1997 through a unique partnership with the city of Monroe, Louisiana. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has a free 99-year lease to manage the city ...
- 4,200 acres (17 km²)
- Ouachita Parish, Louisiana
- 1997
- Monroe, Louisiana
Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge offers five maintained trails for those seeking quality outdoor experience in a natural setting. In addition to the health benefits of walking, the trails provide opportunities for wildlife observation, photography, education, and inspiration.
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Monroe LA 71203. Get Directions. 1700-acre lake, nature trails/boardwalks, pier, observation deck, nature center, fishing, birdwatching, environmental education, canoe rentals, boating.
Immerse yourself in nature at the Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge. This majestic 4,500-acre expanse of lake, swamp, bottomland hardwoods, mixed pine and hardwood uplands is a wildlife habitat with all manner of plant species and everything from small alligators and turtles to coyote, deer and a wide variety of fowl.