Description:
Black Bayou Lake NWR was established in 1997 in a unique partnership with the City of Monroe, LA. The area consists of about 2,000 acres of pristine wetlands with the flora and fauna characteristic of southern swamps. Situated in a semi-urban location, the new refuge will handle most FWS environmental education and interpretation activities in North Louisiana.

Directions:
The refuge is located 4 miles north of Monroe, Louisiana, off U.S. Highway 165.

RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

• Boating
• Fishing
• Wildlife Viewing