7 Snake-Infested Lakes in Louisiana You Should Avoid This Summer

KNGT | Louisiana — Some of the most beautiful places on earth are right here in Louisiana, and that includes its many lakes., providing countless chances for leisure, fishing and water sport.

These lakes provide a little something for everyone to enjoy, wheather you love to fish, ski or just boat ride.

However, it also contains some very lovely nature! Throughout the state, you can see serene lakes, big pine trees, and damp grassy places. The river deltas, marshes, and swamps are the most well-known features.

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The Gulf of Mexico, and the Kisatchie National Forest are some of Louisiana's coolest locations. Numerous lakes, both man-made and natural, are also present. Snakes are among the many species that call these lakes home!

There are several reasons why snake population monitoring poses a special set of difficulties. "They have only lately been granted priority species status for protection due to their nocturnal and avoidant nature," stated A-Z Animals.
Many lakes in Louisiana are home to water snakes, which are frequently more poisonous than their land cousins.

In the 64 Parishes across the Bayou State, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries are in charge of countless Public Fishing Lakes (PFLs). Louisiana manages over 1.6 million acres of public lands and waterways for wildlife management, including areas suitable for fishing.

Which Louisiana lakes are the most infested with snakes?

#1 Lake Pontchartrain

#2 Lake Maurepas

#3 Calcasieu Lake

#4 Caddo Lake

#5 Lake Darbonne

#6 Lake Claiborne

#7 Toldeo Bend Reservoir

So if you find yourself on the water this summer, make sure you scan your surroundings just to make sure you dont meet up with a "Nope Rope". Go out and enjoy everything that Louisiana has to offer.