BATON ROUGE (AP) — Louisiana residents and visitors can take advantage of the state’s outdoor recreational opportunities this weekend for free.
The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says a recreational fishing license for anglers 16 years old and older will not be needed this Saturday or Sunday.
In addition, the Office of State Parks is offering on Saturday open day-use access to all facilities, including picnic areas, hiking trails, fishing piers and boat ramps.
Family fishing events are scheduled from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the following state parks: Bayou Segnette, Westwego; Chicot, Ville Platte; Fontainebleu, Mandeville; Lake Claiborne, Homer; Poverty point Reservoir, Delhi; and Sam Houston Jones, Lake Charles.
Limited supplies, including poles and bait, will be available on a first come, first serve basis.
