A man waist deep in water holding a silver fish and his fishing rod
Fishing is available at 378 units (343 national wildlife refuges and 35 wetland management districts) of the National Wildlife Refuge System, almost 20 national fish hatcheries and other U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service lands and waters. Virtually every type of sport fishing is represented. Anglers must follow state and federal regulations. Check individual sites for season dates and size, day and possession limits.
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Catahoula National Wildlife Refuge Hunting and Fishing Regulations 2023-2024

The Refuge is part of the Central Louisiana Refuges Complex administered out of the Grand Cote NWR headquarters office located at 401 Island Road, Marksville, LA 71351.  This brochure gives the visitor a variety of information of interest.

Laws, rules, and regulations