Cheniere Lake Trail

Impounded in 1946, Cheniere ("Shenny") Lake is the largest lake in Ouachita Parish, covering approximately 3,600 surface acres at pool stage. The lake is located about 3 miles SW of West Monroe, Louisiana (Well Road Exit, then South). Cheniere Lake is studded with tall Spanish moss, laden Cypress trees, and towering Tupelo Gum trees. Its many varieties of Louisiana wildlife include fish, birds, beaver, otter, nutria, turtles and alligators. Several spring-fed streams flow into the lake and it is relatively free of unnatural pollutants. Cheniere Lake is known for its natural scenic beauty and is operated by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury for the enjoyment of the public with six designated recreation areas.

important information regarding trail

This is a 5 mile Loop Paddle Trail. Cheniere Lake offers great shade from the sun and heat. The trees offer good protection from the wind. Paddlers should always be aware of other boat traffic. Paddlers need to exercise caution and be aware of duck hunters during duck season. Always Respect other Sportsmen. Please note this is a dense wooded paddle trail in Cheniere Lake. If you want to paddle open water, launch at Waypoint #5 and paddle the open part of Cheniere Lake.

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boat roads are marked as follows:

The GREEN Road is an East-West Road from Area 3 to Puckett Lake. If you paddle the GREEN Road and head East you will end up at the Spillway.

The RED Roads always head to land. If you paddle a RED Road, you will end up on the bank somewhere. There are way signs that mark which area you are headed to.

The WHITE Roads always head away from land. If you paddle a WHITE road, you will normally end up at the Green Road or a Red Road.