Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — Heat Advisory in effect.
- Advisory
- Heat Advisory
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:11 PM
- Water level
- 31.22 ft
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Water Conditions on Black Bayou
Updated 47 min agoSource: USGS station 07366472 — Chauvin Bayou near Monroe, LA · 3.1 mi from Black Bayou
Launch Light & Moon — July 25
local timeWaxing Gibbous (85% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
| Location | Monroe, Louisiana |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Black Bayou |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 4.7/5 (662 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 32.604877, -92.050327 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Ouachita Parish |
| Phone | (318) 387-1114 |
Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center is a public boat launch providing access to Black Bayou in Monroe, Louisiana at coordinates 32.60488, -92.05033. Rated 4.7/5 based on 662 Google reviews.
Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center is a public boat launch on Black Bayou in Monroe, Ouachita Parish County, Louisiana. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. This page shows live USGS water level and temperature, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
Is Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center free to use?
Yes, Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center is a public boat launch with free access in Monroe, Louisiana.
How is Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center rated?
Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center has a 4.7 out of 5 rating based on 662 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center access?
Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center provides boat launch access to Black Bayou in Monroe, Louisiana.
How do I get to Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center?
Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center is located at coordinates 32.604877, -92.050327 in Monroe, Louisiana. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
6 additional boat launches are located within 5.5 mi of Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.