Lake Bruin is a 3,000-acre ox-bow lake in northeastern Louisiana formed by the Mississippi River.
Its clear water is wonderful for swimming, boating, and fishing. Part of the lake is within state-owned Lake Bruin State Park, but most of the land by the lake is privately owned, and the banks are dotted with many luxurious homes as well as piers that extend into the water.
The 53-acre park was established in 1928 as a fish hatchery. The park has three big fishing piers, a boat launch, and a boat shed. There are plenty of boats for rental. Fishing for largemouth bass is the most popular activity, though there is also crappie around the piers and bluegill fishing in the shallower waters.
Visitors will find barbeque grills and picnic tables in the park near the lake and next to two of the fishing piers.
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