Fishing spot: Bogue Chitto National Wildlife Refuge

Verified source data

Fishing feature type

Federal recreation area with fishing

Managing agency

Fish and Wildlife Service

Address

Southeast Louisiana Refuges Bayou Lacombe Center, 61389 Hwy. 434, Lacombe, 70445, LA

State

70445

City

Lacombe

Source directions

Bogue Chitto NWR is located about 45 miles north of New Orleans, LA. From the Louisiana Side: To reach the southern tip of the refuge, take I-59 to Pearl River Turnaround Exit 11. Heading east from this exit takes you to a fishing area, turning west will take you toward the Holmes Bayou Trail. NOTE: as of July, 2013, the maintenance of the Holmes Bayou trail will be suspended indefinitely due to lack of funds. The Refuge can also be accessed from Locks 1, 2, & 3 by taking Highway 41 north of Slidell. From the Mississippi Side: To reach the furthermost East side of the Refuge, take I-59 North to Picayune, MS. Take HWY 43 to Walkiah Bluff Water Park or to Dumas Wise Road to access the Refuge.

Phone

985-882-2000

Reservable

No

Source last updated

2026-09-05

Data source: Recreation.gov RIDB · Use terms · Source snapshot: 2026-10-03