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 318-387-1114

Kayak/Canoe Rentals

Unfortunately, kayak and canoe rentals are
temporarily suspended due to staffing shortages.
   
Thank you for understanding.


The Friends of Black Bayou group owns eight (8) canoes, four (4) kayaks, and two (2) tandem kayaks, with all the needed accessories, and are happy to make them available for groups and individuals to use on Black Bayou Lake.
​Those wishing to reserve canoes or kayaks may call the Refuge at 318-387-1114.
​Renters should go to the Visitor Center to sign the rental contract, agreeing to comply with all applicable regulations and laws.


Daily rental fees are:
$30 for any two person craft (tandem kayak and canoes)
$20 for single kayak .
Current, paid-up members of FoBB may rent at half price.


If the heat index is over 100F we cannot rent conoes due to safety considerations.
Due to safety considerations, we do not rent canoes when the heat index is in excess of 100F or wind chill is below 45F or if there is a lake wind advisory. Please call in advance if you have any questions.

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Canoeing Black Bayou Lake and Kayaks
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Rent canoe and kayat at Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge
Groups enjoy canoeing and kayaking together at Black Bayou Lake, Monroe, Louisiana
Check out the lake from a canoe! Rent by the day or half day.
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Kayak rental in Monroe, Louisiana
Paddle around with nature for an enjoyable afternoon or morning.
All photos are copyrighted and used here with permission.  
Friends of Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge Officers 2022-2023
President: Joydeep Bhattacharjee 
Past-President: Vernon Wells
Treasurer: Anna Hill
Membership Secretary: Mark Elliott
Education Director: Clair Calhoun Roane
Nature Shop Director: Ann Smith

Membership/Outreach Secretary: Ann Smith (temporary)
At-Large Board Members: Leslie Calhoun (LWF Rep.), Kody Chase, Anirudh Girey, Tyler Fricker, Jon Guice, Ron Hiltz, Suzanne Laird-Dartez,
Charles Paxton, Rod Werner, Niles Majeste (TriBeta rep., ULM —National Biology Honor Society)
Consulting Directors (non-voting): Kris Kelley, Kelby Ouchley, Amy Ouchley, Gay Brantley, Becky Ham, Mike Rhymes 
Erin Cox - USFWS Liasion
Contact the Visitor Center at 318-387-1114 for more information.
Physical Location of the Visitor Center is located at 480 Richland Place, Monroe, Louisiana (no mail)
Mailing Address: Friends of Black Bayou Lake NWR, Post Office Box 9241, Monroe LA 71211-9241
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Note to Photographers:  All photos used on the FoBB web site are with permission.  We may have cropped or optimized some of the photos to fit the pages and load quicker. If we have used YOUR photo and you would prefer that we remove it, please send us an email and let us know.  We do plan to change photos often.  Thank you for continuing to share your talents and the refuge with the rest of the world. 
  • Home
  • About
    • FoBB Nature Store
    • Trails
    • Volunteer
    • Adopt a Tree
    • Planter's House
  • Location
  • Canoe Rentals
  • Join
  • Photo Contest
  • Events
    • Fall Celebration
  • Support the Refuge
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy