The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) has reopened portions of South Bayou Natchitoches and North Bayou Natchitoches roads on Grassy Lake Wildlife Management Area (WMA). This will allow vehicle traffic from the entrance gate of the WMA to Red River Bay. Cas-Cas Road and South Bayou Natchitoches Road to Smith Bay will remain closed due to flooding.
Grassy Lake WMA is located in northeastern Avoyelles Parish, approximately 12 miles from Bordelonville, Louisiana.
Available game species include swamp rabbit, white-tailed deer, squirrel, woodcock, and waterfowl. There is a youth deer season. Trapping for furbearers is allowed. Recreational fishing is fair for largemouth bass, crappie, and bream. There are two primitive camping areas on Grassy Lake WMA. There is also opportunity for hiking, photography, and birding.
All visitors to Grassy Lake WMA and all LDWF WMAs must have either a WMA Access Permit, Senior Hunting/Fishing License, Louisiana Sportsman’s Paradise License, or Lifetime Hunting/Fishing License. Go to https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/wmarefugeconservation-area-licenses-and-permits for more information.
For information on this WMA, go to https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/grassy-lake or contact the Lafayette Region at 337-262-2080 or Schuyler Dartez at sdartez@wlf.la.gov or Arthur Hebert at ahebert@wlf.la.gov