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Caddo Lake
is situated on the Texas and Louisiana border in North East Texas and North West
Louisiana. Three hours west of Dallas and 30 minutes east of Shreveport.
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Caddo Lake
is the only natural lake in Texas and the largest in the South.
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Caddo Lake
supports one of the largest cypress growth swamps anywhere.
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Caddo Lake
covers about 26,800 acres at normal water level. Caddo Lake roughly lies
about half in Texas and half in Louisiana. The Louisiana side of Caddo
is more open water while the Texas side is more swamp like.
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Caddo Lake
has 71 species of fish, making it have the most diverse fish population
in the state of Texas.
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Caddo Lake
has about 225 species of birds, ranging from the smallest of warblers to
birds with six feet wing spans like the Great Blue Heron.
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Caddo Lake
is a large maze of interconnected waterways, with over a hundred miles
of clearly marked boat roads and more primitive boat roads that are not
so easy to navigate.
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Caddo lake
has hosted the filming of several motion pictures such as.
The Bayou Boy, (Disney) Soggy Bottom USA, Southern Comfort.
Big John, Gator Bait, Universal Soldier and several more
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In 1993,
the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, a treaty that provides the framework for
the conservation and wise use of wetlands throughout the world, designated
Caddo Lake as a wetland of international importance.
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Caddo Lake
Wildlife Management Area owned by the Texas Parks & Wildlife has roughly
8000 acres that is open to the public. A permit is required to go upon these
lands. A permit can be purchased at the Caddo Lake State Park located on FM.
2198.
