Louisiana is incredibly rich in lakes both natural and man-made that provide endless opportunity for water sports, fishing, boating, bird watching, and any other kind of outdoor weekend recreation. Most lakes are shallow and surrounded by picturesque moss-covered southern cypress trees with their roots in the water. Nearby national parks or conservation lands protect many of the lakes because of their unique and often fragile ecosystems.
Lakes in Louisiana
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