Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge

Size: 35,000 acres

Location: southern terminus of Hwy 3056 which runs south of LA 14, approximately 14 miles east of Holmwood.

“The Pool”
Known as “The Pool,” Lacassine’s centerpiece is a 16,000-acre freshwater marsh managed to provide food for wintering waterfowl. Located on the Mississippi and Central Flyways, peak winter populations exceed 300,000 ducks and geese including large flocks of white-fronted and snow geese, pintail, blue-winged and green-winged teal, mallards, ring-necked ducks, gadwalls and American wigeon.

Summer in the Marsh
During the summer months, breeding populations of black-bellied whistling-ducks, wood ducks, and blue-winged teal make the refuge home. In addition, this refuge is home to one of the only roseate spoonbill nesting rookeries in Louisiana.

Good Company
Other Lacassine NWR inhabitants include armadillos, swamp rabbits, fox squirrel, nutria, mink, otters, raccoons, coyotes, white-tailed deer, and a large population of American alligators. Numerous fish, frog, turtle, and snake species are also found on the refuge.

Every Now & Then
On occasion, Lacassine has been used by several threatened and endangered species. These include bald eagles, peregrine falcons, and Louisiana black bear.

Driving, Walking, Standing
Bird watching at Lacassine is very popular, with a bird list available at the refuge or online. You’ll also enjoy a nature drive, foot trails, and observation towers that available year-round.

Activities
• Birding
• Hunting
• Fishing
• Wildlife observation
• Photography
• Wildlife auto drive