The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) is hosting several Christmas Tree Reef Rodeos across the state. These events recycle live Christmas trees into underwater fish habitats that build structure to support fish populations and create better fishing opportunities.
How it works:
The LDWF Reef Rodeos will allow a mix of dropping off your used live Christmas tree or picking up Christmas tree reefs and reefing material. Bring your tree or take one, help create fish-friendly structure, and be part of a community effort supporting fisheries conservation and aquatic habitat improvement throughout Louisiana.
Check local dates and details below for Christmas tree drop-off sites and reefing material pickup locations.
Reef Rodeo Locations:
- Lake Bistineau (Pickup Location Only)
Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026
Time: 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Location: Parish Camp public boat launch, Lake Bistineau
Contact: Biologist Manager Jeff Sibley at (318) 371-5294 or jsibley@wlf.la.gov
- Lake Providence (Pickup Location Only)
Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026
Location: Airport Ramp off of Schneider Ln
Contact: Biologist Manager Ryan Daniel at (318) 343-4044 or rdaniel@wlf.la.gov
- Poverty Point (Drop Off Location Only)
Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Location: State Park office at South Entrance
Contact: Biologist Manager Ryan Daniel at (318) 343-4044 or rdaniel@wlf.la.gov
- Lake Lafourche (Pickup Location Only)
Date: Monday, January 26, 2026
Location: Hwy. 848 launch at Cat Island Store and Arrowhead Pt. ramp on Boeuf River WMA
Contact: Biologist Manager Ryan Daniel at (318) 343-4044 or rdaniel@wlf.la.gov
- D’ Arbonne Lake (Pickup Location Only)
Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026
Location: Terral Island ramp off Terral Island Rd.
Contact: Biologist Manager Ryan Daniel at (318) 343-4044 or rdaniel@wlf.la.gov
- Bussey Brake Reservoir (Drop off only)
Location: TBD
Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026
Contact: Biologist Manager Ryan Daniel at (318) 343-4044 or rdaniel@wlf.la.gov
Several other Christmas tree drop sites are available throughout the state for the next few weeks. For more information on those sites, please contact your local LDWF Inland Fisheries regional office or email Raynie Harlan (rharlan@wlf.la.gov).